The first actress to win an Oscar was Janet Gaynor.
No, Meryl Streep did not win an Oscar for Mama Mia. She was not even nominated. Meryle Streep has been nominated for the following films.Nominated Oscar Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for: Julie & Julia (2009)Nominated Oscar Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for: Doubt (2008)Nominated Oscar Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for: The Devil Wears Prada (2006)Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: Adaptation. (2002)Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Music of the Heart (1999)Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: One True Thing (1998)Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: The Bridges of Madison County (1995)Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Postcards from the Edge (1990)Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Evil Angels (1988)Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Ironweed (1987)Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Out of Africa (1985)Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Silkwood (1983)Won Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Sophie's Choice (1982)Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981)Won Oscar Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: The Deer Hunter (1978)
Janet Gaynor won the Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 1927.
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Sarah Miles was nominated for her role in "Ryan's Daughter"
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Anna Paquin won the Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in 1993.
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Susan Sarandon has been nominated for five Oscars, but she only won once. 1996 Won Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Dead Man Walking (1995) 1995 Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: The Client (1994) 1993 Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Lorenzo's Oil (1992) 1992 Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Thelma & Louise (1991) 1982 Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Atlantic City (1980)
He never won a competitive OSCAR but in 1952 he received an Honorary OSCAR.
It was Dorothy Dandridge, who was nominated as Best Actress of 1954 for her performance as the title character in "Carmen Jones."