

The statuesque actor looked like she had stepped out of a fairy tale in this nude Armani Prive design. As they say in fashion, everything that's old is new again! 2014: Cate Blanchett for "Blue Jasmine" Cate Blanchett onstage after she won best actress for her work in "Blue Jasmine." LUCY NICHOLSON / Reuters not unlike those on Olivia de Havilland's dress from 1950. The white column gown was covered in sequins and featured black and white floral appliques. Julianne Moore chose a stunning Chanel design for her big night. 2015: Julianne Moore for "Still Alice" Julianne Moore joyously displays her award for best actress in 2015.

She accessorized the pleated gown with a large, pearl-encrusted belt and matching earrings. She won for her role in "La La Land." 2016: Brie Larson for "Room" Brie Larson poses on the red carpet before taking home the Oscar for her performance in "Room." Ethan Miller / Getty Imagesīrie Larson took home the gold for her role in "Room" wearing a royal blue Gucci dress. Frazer Harrison / Getty ImagesĮmma Stone took a cue from flappers with this gold, fringe-covered number in 2017. The outspoken star used the opportunity to introduce the world to the term "inclusion rider." 2017: Emma Stone for "La La Land" Emma Stone's gold gown had a touch of flapper style. Chris Pizzello / APįrances McDormand accepted the award for her role in "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" while wearing a long-sleeve gold and black ombre gown. 2018: Frances McDormand for "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" Frances McDormand radiated joy in this gold and black number. The deep green color and delicate embroidery made her humble and hilarious acceptance speech all the more memorable. Olivia Colman looked regal in a custom-made Prada gown that combined unlikely elements, like a turtleneck, long sleeves and a silk organza cape that gathered into a bow at the back. 2019: Olivia Colman for "The Favourite" Olivia Colman's one-of-a-kind dress stood out on the red carpet. Her sleek and perfectly fitted asymmetrical dress won rave reviews as one of the best dresses on the red carpet. Renee Zellweger nabbed her second Academy Award in 2020, this time as best actress for her role as Judy Garland in the eponymous biopic. 2020: Renee Zellweger for "Judy" Renee Zellweger wore this fabulous one-shoulder white dress covered in sparkly beading. The youngest nominee was Quvenzhane Wallis (“Beasts of the Southern Wild”) at age 9.Ĭlick through our updated photo gallery of every Academy Award-winning Best Actress, from the most recent Oscar winner to the very first champion.Take a look back at nearly a century of best actress winners and the gowns they wore for their big night. The youngest winner was Marlee Matlin (“Children of a Lesser God”) at age 21. The oldest nominee was Emmanuelle Riva (“Amour”) at age 85.

The oldest winner was Jessica Tandy (“Driving Miss Daisy”) at age 80. Streep holds the record of most lead nominations at 17. The ladies with two lead wins have included Ingrid Bergman, Bette Davis, Olivia de Havilland, Sally Field, Jane Fonda, Jodie Foster, Glenda Jackson, Vivien Leigh, Luise Rainer, Meryl Streep and Hilary Swank. Since then, only one woman has won the category four times: Katharine Hepburn for “Morning Glory,” “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” “The Lion in Winter” and “On Golden Pond.” Next with three is Frances McDormand (“Fargo,” “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,” “Nomadland”). The most recent champ was Renee Zellweger for “Judy.” Janet Gaynor for a combo of “7th Heaven,” “Street Angel” and “Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans” was the first recipient for his leading roles. The Academy Awards have been handing out a Best Actress trophy since the very first ceremony in 1928.
