Did You Know All these Actresses Have More than One Oscar?

It’s rarer than you might think to win multiple Academy Awards, and an elite group of actresses have done it—sometimes across different categories, sometimes with a long gap between wins. From record-setting legends to modern powerhouses, these women stacked Oscars through performances that defined entire eras and genres. Here’s a quick tour of who they are, what they won for, and a few standout roles that built their award-winning reputations. You’ll also spot several who claimed wins in both Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress.

Katharine Hepburn

Katharine Hepburn holds the all-time record for actors with four Oscars, all for Best Actress. Her wins included roles in films such as ‘Morning Glory’, ‘Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner’, ‘The Lion in Winter’, and ‘On Golden Pond’. She was known for playing fiercely independent characters and maintained a long, acclaimed stage and screen career. Hepburn also amassed a large number of nominations, underscoring her consistent status among the Academy’s favorites.

Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep has three Oscars—two for Best Actress and one for Best Supporting Actress. Her winning performances came in ‘Kramer vs. Kramer’, ‘Sophie’s Choice’, and ‘The Iron Lady’. Streep is also the most-nominated actor in Academy history, reflecting exceptional range and longevity. Beyond her wins, roles in ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ and ‘Doubt’ further cemented her awards profile.

Ingrid Bergman

Ingrid Bergman won three Oscars: two Best Actress awards and one Best Supporting Actress. Her recognized performances include ‘Gaslight’, ‘Anastasia’, and ‘Murder on the Orient Express’. Bergman worked in multiple languages and industries, spanning Hollywood and European cinema. She is frequently cited for bringing naturalism and emotional precision to the screen.

Frances McDormand

Frances McDormand has three Best Actress Oscars, earned for ‘Fargo’, ‘Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri’, and ‘Nomadland’. She is also an Oscar-winning producer of ‘Nomadland’, which took Best Picture. McDormand is associated with roles that blend vulnerability and grit across independent and studio films. Her work with the Coen brothers and in projects like ‘Olive Kitteridge’ broadened her awards footprint.

Emma Stone

Emma Stone has two Best Actress wins, for ‘La La Land’ and ‘Poor Things’. She also served as a producer on ‘Poor Things’, which received a Best Picture nomination. Beyond those wins, she has earned additional acting nominations, including for ‘Birdman’ and ‘The Favourite’. Her collaborations with Yorgos Lanthimos have been central to her recent awards momentum.

Bette Davis

Bette Davis won two Oscars, both for Best Actress. Signature performances tied to her awards legacy include ‘Dangerous’ and ‘Jezebel’. Known for complex, uncompromising characters, she helped define the classic Hollywood era. Davis also accumulated numerous additional nominations, reinforcing her reputation as a leading dramatic star.

Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor earned two Best Actress Oscars. Her award-recognized work included ‘BUtterfield 8’ and ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’. Taylor’s career ranged from child roles to mature dramas, and she became a global icon on and off the screen. She also used her platform for extensive humanitarian work, particularly in HIV/AIDS advocacy.

Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda has two Best Actress Oscars. Her winning films were ‘Klute’ and ‘Coming Home’. Beyond acting, Fonda is widely known for activism and a successful fitness media venture, but her screen work remained consistently acclaimed. Later performances in projects like ‘The Morning After’ added further nominations.

Jodie Foster

Jodie Foster won two Best Actress Oscars. Her trophies came for ‘The Accused’ and ‘The Silence of the Lambs’. Starting as a child actor, she transitioned to adult stardom and later to directing and producing. Foster’s filmography includes acclaimed titles like ‘Contact’ and ‘Panic Room’.

Hilary Swank

Hilary Swank earned two Best Actress Oscars. Her wins were for ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ and ‘Million Dollar Baby’. Swank is known for transformative roles that demanded extensive preparation. Her broader credits include projects such as ‘Conviction’ and ‘P.S. I Love You’.

Sally Field

Sally Field has two Oscars, both for Best Actress. She won for ‘Norma Rae’ and ‘Places in the Heart’. Field successfully moved from television to film, earning respect across comedy and drama. Additional film and stage work, along with directing, expanded her industry footprint.

Vivien Leigh

Vivien Leigh won two Best Actress Oscars. Her celebrated wins were for ‘Gone with the Wind’ and ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’. Leigh balanced stage and screen careers and worked frequently in Shakespearean productions. Her portrayals of complex, iconic characters remain fixtures in film history.

Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett holds two acting Oscars: one Best Actress and one Best Supporting Actress. She won for ‘Blue Jasmine’ and ‘The Aviator’. Blanchett has portrayed historical figures and fictional characters across arthouse and blockbuster films. Titles like ‘Carol’ and ‘Tár’ further strengthened her awards profile with additional nominations.

Maggie Smith

Maggie Smith has two Oscars: one for Best Actress and one for Best Supporting Actress. Her winning performances were in ‘The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie’ and ‘California Suite’. Smith’s career spans theater, film, and television, with international recognition for roles like ‘Downton Abbey’. She is also a multi-Tony and BAFTA recipient.

Dianne Wiest

Dianne Wiest earned two Oscars, both for Best Supporting Actress. Her wins were for ‘Hannah and Her Sisters’ and ‘Bullets Over Broadway’. Wiest has a wide range of stage and screen credits and frequently collaborates with notable directors. Additional highlights include ‘Parenthood’ and ‘The Birdcage’.

Shelley Winters

Shelley Winters won two Best Supporting Actress Oscars. She received them for ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’ and ‘A Patch of Blue’. Winters appeared in a broad mix of dramas and thrillers throughout her career. Other significant roles include ‘Lolita’ and ‘The Poseidon Adventure’.

Jessica Lange

Jessica Lange holds two Oscars: one Best Actress and one Best Supporting Actress. She won for ‘Blue Sky’ and ‘Tootsie’. Lange has also achieved major success on television, earning multiple Emmys. Film work such as ‘Frances’ and ‘Country’ garnered further recognition.

Renée Zellweger

Renée Zellweger has two Academy Awards, one for Best Actress and one for Best Supporting Actress. Her wins were for ‘Judy’ and ‘Cold Mountain’. Zellweger’s career spans romantic comedies, musicals, and biographical dramas. Roles in ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’ and ‘Chicago’ broadened her awards momentum.

Olivia de Havilland

Olivia de Havilland earned two Best Actress Oscars. Her winning films were ‘To Each His Own’ and ‘The Heiress’. De Havilland played pivotal roles in shaping artists’ contract rights within the industry. Earlier performances such as ‘Gone with the Wind’ contributed to her enduring stature.

Glenda Jackson

Glenda Jackson won two Best Actress Oscars. She received them for ‘Women in Love’ and ‘A Touch of Class’. Jackson paused her acting career for a lengthy tenure in British politics before returning to the stage and screen. Her later performances on stage earned major accolades as well.

Luise Rainer

Luise Rainer claimed two Best Actress Oscars. She won for ‘The Great Ziegfeld’ and ‘The Good Earth’. Rainer was the first actor to win back-to-back Academy Awards. Her Hollywood career was brief but historically significant.

Helen Hayes

Helen Hayes earned two Oscars: one for Best Actress and one for Best Supporting Actress. Her wins were for ‘The Sin of Madelon Claudet’ and ‘Airport’. Often called the “First Lady of the American Theatre,” Hayes balanced an extensive stage career with film and television work. She is among the few performers recognized across multiple major award bodies.

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