BEST ACTRESS: The History of Oscar-Winning Women

Ingrid Bergman. Audrey Hepburn. Elizabeth Taylor. Jane Fonda. Meryl Streep. The list of women who have won the coveted and legendary Academy Award for Best Actress is long and varied. Through this illustrious roster we can trace the history of women in Hollywood, from the rise of Mary Pickford in the early 20th century to the #MeToo and Time's Up movements of today which have galvanized women across the world to speak out for equal pay, respect, power, and opportunity. This lavishly illustrated coffee table book offers a vital examination of the first 75 women to have won the Best Actress Oscar over the span of 90 years, from inaugural recipient Janet Gaynor to Frances McDormand's 2018 acceptance speech that assertively brought women to the forefront. Glenda Jackson for Women In Love1969 and A Touch of Class 1973 and Maggie Smith for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie 1969, Audrey Hepburn for Roman Holiday 1953 and Olivia de Havilland for To Each His Own 1946 and The Heiress 1949 among them. Cate Blanchett, Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Winslet, Marion Cotillard for La Vie En Rose 2007 and Emma Stone for La La Land in 2016 bring the nostalgic images and icons of Hollywood up to date. Superb back stories and a truly beautiful and dazzling tome, from Bette Davis' groundbreaking battle against the studio system to the cutting-edge wardrobes of Katharine Hepburn, Diane Keaton and Cher, the historical significance of Halle Berry's victory to the performances of Jodie Foster, Brie Larson, and others. Showcasing a dazzling collection of 200 photographs, many of which have never before been seen or published, many featuring the women receiving their award or performing in their Oscar-winning role and in all their finery. 504 pages, 22.5 x 30.5 cm.
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