Charlene Swankie of Chloe Zhao's 2021 Academy Award-winning movie "Nomadland," talks about her role, her van and her time in Quartzsite, Arizona.

How three nomads — Linda May, Charlene Swankie and Bob Wells — brought authenticity and heart to Oscar contender 'Nomadland.' And an update on Swankie's health.

Chloé Zhao, left, and Charlene Swankie attend the 93rd Annual Academy Awards at Union Station on April 25, 2021 in Los Angeles, Calif. Chris Pizzello/Getty Images.

Swankie, whose full name is Charlene Swankie, was among them — but she hadn’t come over to meet Zhao. “On her way out, she noticed Swankie over there. And Swankie’s a very interesting ...

Charlene Swankie, also an alum of Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis, was perhaps the least likely to lend much financial help. At 77 years old, ...

At the red carpet for the 2021 Oscars, Nomadland's Chloé Zhao posed with Charlene Swankie and Linda May, two of the real 'nomads' whom she features in the Frances McDormand-led movie.

Oscars 2021: Nomadland director Chloe Zhao poses on red carpet with real-life nomad Charlene Swankie. By DAILYMAIL.COM REPORTER . Published: 20:29 EDT, 25 April 2021 | Updated: 07:02 EDT, 26 April ...

Linda May and Swankie, two of the featured performers in “Nomadland,” are attending the Oscars with Chloé Zhao and Joshua James Richards. Plus Icon Film Plus Icon TV ...

Swankie, whose full name is Charlene Swankie, was among them — but she hadn’t come over to meet Zhao. “On her way out, she noticed Swankie over there.

Linda May and Swankie, two of the featured performers in “Nomadland,” are attending the Oscars. The two nonprofessional actors are the plus-ones of Chloé Zhao (nominated for four Academy ...

Linda May and Swankie, two of the featured performers in “Nomadland,” are attending the Oscars. The two nonprofessional actors are the plus-ones of Chloé Zhao (nominated for four Academy ...

Linda May and Swankie, two of the featured performers in “Nomadland,” are attending the Oscars. The two nonprofessional actors are the plus-ones of Chloé Zhao (nominated for four Academy ...