It is no wonder thatKatharine Hepburn’s moviesled her to become one of the most awarded performers.

This is very unusual considering her standing in Hollywood at the time and her ongoing legacy.

In fact,Katharine Hepburn holds the record for most Best Actress winsat four wins from 12 nominations.

Collage of John Wayne in True Grit and Henry Fonda in On Golden Pond

An overall span of nearly 50 years with a back-to-back win in the middle is very impressive.

As a result, she also holds the record for the longest period between first and last wins.

Her 1969 win forThe Lion in Winterwas also tied with Barbra Streisand inFunny Girl.

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The Oscars are often considered the most prestigious awards show in the industry and date back to 1929.

Rosario in close-up with a cut on her cheek shielding her face with her hand in Rosario

Christina Drayton (Katharine Hepburn) sits smiling in a car in Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner.

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The Oscars, also known as The Academy Awards, is an annual awards show celebrating workers in the film industry for their artistic and technical abilities. The Oscars are often considered the most prestigious awards show in the industry and date back to 1929. The 96th Academy Awards will be held on March 10, 2024, and be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel on ABC.

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