Academy Award for Best Actress
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The Academy Award for Best Actress is an award presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). It is given in honor of an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role while working within the film industry. The award is traditionally presented by the previous year's Best Actor winner.
History[edit | edit source]
The award was first presented at the 1st Academy Awards ceremony, held in 1929, to Janet Gaynor for her roles in 7th Heaven, Street Angel, and Sunrise. Initially, the award was not tied to a specific film, but this practice was changed in 1931.
Criteria[edit | edit source]
The Best Actress award is given to an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role. The nominees and winner are selected by the Academy's actors branch, while the final winner is chosen by the Academy's entire membership.
Notable Winners[edit | edit source]
Some of the most notable winners of the Academy Award for Best Actress include:
- Katharine Hepburn, who holds the record for the most wins with four awards.
- Meryl Streep, who has been nominated a record 21 times and has won three times.
- Ingrid Bergman, who won the award three times.
Multiple Wins and Nominations[edit | edit source]
Several actresses have received multiple nominations and wins in this category. Bette Davis, Olivia de Havilland, and Elizabeth Taylor are among those who have won the award twice.
Recent Winners[edit | edit source]
Recent winners of the Academy Award for Best Actress include:
- Frances McDormand for Nomadland (2020)
- Renée Zellweger for Judy (2019)
- Olivia Colman for The Favourite (2018)
Ceremony[edit | edit source]
The award is presented at the annual Academy Awards ceremony, which is one of the most prestigious events in the film industry. The ceremony is broadcast live in more than 200 countries.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Academy Award for Best Actor
- Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
- Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
- Academy Award for Best Director
- Academy Award for Best Picture
See Also[edit | edit source]
- List of Academy Award winners and nominees for Best Actress
- List of actors with two or more Academy Awards in acting categories
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