@tessamaethompson was widely praised for her role in 'Passing,' a critically-acclaimed adaptation of a classic work of Black literature. But the film was overlooked—some would say snubbed—during awards season. Her response says a lot about her approach to Hollywood: “You win some, you lose some.” “I am also petty and salty,” she adds. “But the thing is … in terms of awards, there’s no objective truth about what’s fine and what’s good in a work. It’s all subjective. So what do you do?” Read our August 2022 cover story at the link in bio. — August 2022 Issue (on sale July 26) Photographer: @collierschorrstudio Stylist: @samiranasr Creative Director: @lauragenninger Hair: @lacyredway Makeup: @romyglow Manicure: @ginaedwards_ Production: Eric Jacobson at @henstoothproductions Set Design: @itsmeiansaltersworld Story by: @laurenmichelejackson Entertainment Director: @angcutt #TessaThompson wears @fendi, @alexandermcqueen, @bulgari, @maxmara, @maisonalaia, @dior, @falke, and @churchs.