Freeman: Hollywood is evolving

Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman was delighted to be one of the two African Americans securing the male acting Oscars last Sunday night - a sign that "Hollywood is evolving".

Over the years, the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has received criticisms from black rights groups for failing to recognise the acting achievements of African American actors.

This year marks the first time the two Actor categories have gone to black stars, with Jamie Foxx picking up Best Actor for Ray and Freeman receiving the Best Supporting Actor for Million Dollar Baby.

Freeman says: "(My Oscar) means Hollywood is continuing to make history.

"Life goes on, things change, they never stay the same. So we're evolving with the rest of the world.

"My Oscar means total acceptance. So many people vote for you when you get it."