The Best Actress award has been presented 97 times, to 79 actresses. The first winner was Janet Gaynor for her roles in 7th Heaven, Street Angel, and Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans. The most recent winner is Emma Stone for her role in Poor Things (2023); she had previously won the award for her role in La La Land (2016). The record for most wins ...

Oct 17, 2024 · Learn more about every best-actress Oscar winner from 1929 to today, including all of the details about the speeches, the stars—and even a tie.

Jan 29, 2025 · The strong lineup includes comeback kid Demi Moore, Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres, and “Emilia Pérez” star Karla Sofía Gascón. But who will win? Share full article

Marilyn Monroe was an American actress, comedienne, singer, and model. Monroe is of English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh descent. She became one of the world's most enduring iconic figures and is remembered both for her winsome embodiment of the Hollywood sex symbol and her tragic personal and professional struggles within the film industry.

2 days ago · The best actress race is often considered one of the toughest races to win, including in recent years when Oscar pundits were split on whether Michelle Yeoh or Cate Blanchett would win in 2023.

4 days ago · Vote up working actresses who have starred in major films or TV series in the last ~5 years. Here is the place to rank the best actresses working today. This list includes many of the greatest actresses in film history, but more importantly, focuses on modern female movie stars and TV actresses.

Dec 12, 2024 · Katharine Hepburn has won the most Academy Awards for best actress (four), and Frances McDormand has received three. A number of actresses have earned two awards, notably Meryl Streep , who holds the record for the most nominations in the category (17).

Mar 12, 2023 · From four-time winner Katharine Hepburn to 17-time nominee (and two-time winner) Meryl Streep, see every leading lady who added her name to Hollywood history by winning the Academy Award for Best...

1 day ago · Mikey Madison, a Best Actress Oscar nominee, felt a career shift after starring in her acclaimed movie 'Anora.' Now, she has her 'fingers crossed' for some upcoming opportunities.

Dec 28, 2024 · The performance by Meryl Streep in Sophie’s Choice (1982) has been voted the greatest Oscar Best Actress winner ever. The results are from a recent Gold Derby ballot cast by 21 of our film...