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Marlee Matlin Remains the Youngest Actress to Win an Oscar:
How
Old Was She?
Marlee Matlin made history as the youngest actress to win the Academy
Award for Best Actress at just 21 years old.
In her acceptance speech, Matlin said, "To be honest, I didn't
prepare this speech." She was only 21, making her the youngest actress to
win the coveted award.
As the Oscars approach, film enthusiasts are eager to find out who will
take home the golden statuettes. Others recall their first time walking the red
carpet.
Marlee Matlin holds the record for the youngest woman to win the Best
Actress Oscar. Born in Illinois, Matlin, now 59, won the award in 1987 for her
role as Sarah Norman in the 1986 romantic drama "Children of a Lesser
God."
She has held this record for 38 years. In her acceptance speech, Matlin
said, "To tell you the truth, I didn't prepare this speech, but I
certainly want to thank the Academy and its members, and I want to thank all
those special people in the film, and I can mention them: Randa Haines, William
Hurt, and the entire crew, especially William Hurt for his great support and
love for this film."
"I just want to thank you all. I love you." How old was Marlee
Matlin when she won the Oscar? Marlee Matlin was 21 years old when she won the
Best Actress Oscar at the 59th Academy Awards on March 30, 1987.
Who is the youngest nominee for
Best Actress? This year,
Mckenna Madison is the youngest nominee for Best Actress for her role in
"Anora." Madison is 25 years old.
Who are the nominees for Best
Actress this year? Cynthia
Erivo for "Wicked" Carla Sofia Gascon for "Emilia Perez"
Mckenna Madison for "Anora" Demi Moore for "Substance"
Fernanda Torres for "I'm Still Here."
When is the Oscars ceremony? The 2025 Oscars ceremony will air from 7 to
10 pm ET on Sunday, March 2.