Academy Award for Best Actress

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Award presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences


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]

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]

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]

Some of the most notable winners of the Academy Award for Best Actress include:

Multiple Wins and Nominations[edit]

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]

Recent winners of the Academy Award for Best Actress include:

Ceremony[edit]

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]

See Also[edit]


Academy Awards
Awards of Merit
Special awards
Former awards
Ceremonies
(years of film release)


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