Overview

• The Best Actress Oscar has been awarded annually since 1929, spotlighting standout performances across nearly a century of cinematic history.
• Meryl Streep holds the record for most nominations in the category, with 17 nods and two wins for Best Actress, including her acclaimed role in 'Sophie's Choice' (1982).
• Michelle Yeoh made history in 2023 as the first Asian actress to win Best Actress for her role in 'Everything Everywhere All at Once.'
• The category has also seen ties, such as the 1969 awards shared by Katharine Hepburn ('The Lion in Winter') and Barbra Streisand ('Funny Girl').
• Recent winners include Emma Stone for 'Poor Things' (2024), marking her second Oscar, and Jessica Chastain for 'The Eyes of Tammy Faye' (2023).