“12 Years A Slave” Star’s Sister’s Reaction To His Oscar Nomination Will Make You Happy Cry

Chiwetel Ejiofor’s sister Zain Asher, a financial news reporter for CNN, got emotional on air talking about her brother’s years of hard work (which, let it be known, included Love Actually ).

On Thursday, Chiwetel Ejiofor was nominated for his first-ever Oscar for his performance in 12 Years A Slave.

On Thursday, Chiwetel Ejiofor was nominated for his first-ever Oscar for his performance in 12 Years A Slave .

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And no one was happier for him than his sister, CNN financial news reporter Zain Asher.

And no one was happier for him than his sister, CNN financial news reporter Zain Asher.

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Though she tried not to cry while on air on Friday talking about Ejiofor's dedication to his work...

Though she tried not to cry while on air on Friday talking about Ejiofor's dedication to his work...

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