Two lists, both alike in dignity: the top 10 best best actress Oscar winners and the top 10 worst best actress Oscar winners. Anyone they missed?
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• Jan 23 2007 • 12:08PM
I'd add Cher too. Not only did she beat Glenn Close, she beat Glenn Close for Fatal Attraction. WTF?
• Jan 23 2007 • 12:35PM
Move Vivien Leigh to the worst list.
• Jan 23 2007 • 12:41PM
Holly Hunter in that dreadful pile of steamy dung that pulled the wool over nearly everyone's eyes, The Piano. "Ms. Thompson? This the Academy. We've just called to apologize, we're idiots. Sorry, we have to hang up and call Mr. Scorsese."
Ditto for Anna Paquin as Best supporting actress.
• Jan 23 2007 • 4:10PM
Excellent lists. I agree fully.
Holly Hunter in The Piano is one of the best performances ever.
Helen Hunt, Halle Berry, Hilary Swank belong on that worst list. I have repressed the fact that Helen Hunt won that award. What a shame!
• Jan 23 2007 • 4:34PM
Dreadful pile of steamy dung.
• Jan 23 2007 • 9:43PM
Jodie Foster in Silence of the Lambs, I can't fathom another acress who could have looked Hopkins straght in the eye and not blinked.
• Jan 24 2007 • 4:09PM
Don't forget Marisa Tomei
• Jan 24 2007 • 8:58PM
Pity about Julia Roberts on the Worst list. There's nothing wrong with being likable.
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Shane • Jan 23 2007 • 11:58AM
I think it is a pretty good list. I would put almost every one of those on my list of actresses that were undeserving of their Oscar. I don't necessarily think Gwyneth deserved to be on this list because I can't think of who was more deserving that year except perhaps Cate Blanchett for Elizabeth.
Halle Berry is for sure on my list, but I would also add Charlize Theron for Monster (which is an unwatchable movie, but proves if you whore it up and/or make yourself ugly, you'll win an Oscar...see Halle Berry and Nicole Kidman). I'd also add Cher, who won for Moonstruck. She beat out Holly Hunter, Glenn Close, and Meryl Streep that year.