healer

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Supporting actress could see a rare horror villain role rewarded for Amy Madigan in "Weapons," or go to "One Battle" revolutionary Teyana Taylor or "Sinners" Hoodoo healer Wunmi Mosaku.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

“Music is the ultimate healer in my opinion,” says Nancy Wilson of Heart.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

"That's based on the assumption that a sober state of mind is more desirable," said the self-styled healer.

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2025

On the big screen, she captivated audiences with her role as a sangoma, or traditional healer, in the 2004 Oscar-nominated South African film Yesterday.

From BBC • Aug. 29, 2025

If you dishonored your ancestors in some fashion, the only way to atone for that lapse was to consult with a traditional healer or tribal elder, who communicated with the ancestors and conveyed profound apologies.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela