Actor or actress?
Congratulations to Amy Adams, nominated for an Oscar for her performance in "Junebug."
Our headline refers to Adams as an actor.
But the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences still bestows awards for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress. Adams is up for an Oscar in the latter category.
Is it politically incorrect to say actress these days? Maybe the Academy should get with the times.
If it does, however, should it go gender-neutral in its awards, throwing male and female actors into the same category?
And the Oscar for Best Performer goes to ...