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The year is 1938 and the nominees are:
1. Luise Rainer - The Good Earth
2. Irene Donne - The Awful Truth
3. Greta Garbo - Camille
4. Janet Gaynor - A Star is Born
5. Barbara Stanwyck - Stella Dallas
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In 1938 Luise Rainer became the first performer to win back-to-back Oscars as well as the first performer to have two Academy Awards. Her first Oscar was won the year prior for The Great Ziegfeld. If you weren’t aware, this is perhaps one of the most controversial Oscar wins because Luise Rainer, a German born woman, is portraying a Chinese woman in yellow face in The Good Earth. A big part of her win for this Oscar was the major financial support from the MGM studio she was represented by. The other nominees gave career standouts in their respective films but were freelance actors and couldn’t campaign to the same lengths as a major studio. Luise Rainer was only in Hollywood for a total of 3 years before eventually leaving as a result of the lack of interest in “the glam” of movie stardom. Regardless, she set an Oscar record that has only been repeated (in leading roles) by Katharine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy, and Tom Hanks.
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[ For full episode catalogue please subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BestActress ]
The year is 1938 and the nominees are:
1. Luise Rainer - The Good Earth
2. Irene Donne - The Awful Truth
3. Greta Garbo - Camille
4. Janet Gaynor - A Star is Born
5. Barbara Stanwyck - Stella Dallas
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In 1938 Luise Rainer became the first performer to win back-to-back Oscars as well as the first performer to have two Academy Awards. Her first Oscar was won the year prior for The Great Ziegfeld. If you weren’t aware, this is perhaps one of the most controversial Oscar wins because Luise Rainer, a German born woman, is portraying a Chinese woman in yellow face in The Good Earth. A big part of her win for this Oscar was the major financial support from the MGM studio she was represented by. The other nominees gave career standouts in their respective films but were freelance actors and couldn’t campaign to the same lengths as a major studio. Luise Rainer was only in Hollywood for a total of 3 years before eventually leaving as a result of the lack of interest in “the glam” of movie stardom. Regardless, she set an Oscar record that has only been repeated (in leading roles) by Katharine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy, and Tom Hanks.
Join host Kyle Brownrigg with guest host Chris as they discuss.
[ For full episode catalogue please subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BestActress ] The year is 2023 and the nominees are:
1. Michelle Yeoh - Everything Everywhere All at Once
2. Cate Blanchett - Tár
3. Ana de Armas - Blonde
4. Andrea Riseborough
5. Michelle Williams - The Fabelmans
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In 2023 Michelle Yeoh became the second woman of colour in the 95 year history of the Oscars to win Best Actress in a Leading Role for the critical smash hit, Everything Everywhere All at Once. This was one of the most exciting Best Actress Oscar races in recent memory. In my opinion it really came down to Yeoh, Blanchett, and Riseborough (the dark horse nominee of the century). I think a lot of people were expecting Riseborough to be the upset since her nomination shocked everyone, including the Academy, and called for a recount and investigation, which turned out to be above board. Blanchett as Tár is arguably one of Blanchett’s greatest performances on screen. Yeoh was utilizing all her skills in this powerhouse performance in EEAAO. It was a real nail biter! I think the correct winner was Yeoh however when it comes down to personal taste, I have my opinions. I’m sorry to say I don’t think Williams or de Armas had a real shot at this trophy. Not this year. Who do you think should have won?
Join host Kyle Brownrigg with guest host Cathryn Nailer as they discuss.
Best Actress
[ For full episode catalogue please subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BestActress ]
The year is 1938 and the nominees are:
1. Luise Rainer - The Good Earth
2. Irene Donne - The Awful Truth
3. Greta Garbo - Camille
4. Janet Gaynor - A Star is Born
5. Barbara Stanwyck - Stella Dallas
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In 1938 Luise Rainer became the first performer to win back-to-back Oscars as well as the first performer to have two Academy Awards. Her first Oscar was won the year prior for The Great Ziegfeld. If you weren’t aware, this is perhaps one of the most controversial Oscar wins because Luise Rainer, a German born woman, is portraying a Chinese woman in yellow face in The Good Earth. A big part of her win for this Oscar was the major financial support from the MGM studio she was represented by. The other nominees gave career standouts in their respective films but were freelance actors and couldn’t campaign to the same lengths as a major studio. Luise Rainer was only in Hollywood for a total of 3 years before eventually leaving as a result of the lack of interest in “the glam” of movie stardom. Regardless, she set an Oscar record that has only been repeated (in leading roles) by Katharine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy, and Tom Hanks.
Join host Kyle Brownrigg with guest host Chris as they discuss.
