Oscar Best Actress Challenge - Part 3

[A] Cher | Pop star silenced doubters, Italian widow role proved singers can act.

[B] Jodie Foster | Rape survivor portrayal changed Hollywood's treatment of sensitive subjects forever.

[C] Jessica Tandy | Eighty years old, oldest winner proved leading roles aren't just for youth.

[D] Kathy Bates | Horror genre's first acting Oscar, sledgehammer scene entered pop culture permanently.

[A] Jodie Foster | FBI agent facing Hannibal made February release win Oscar history.

[B] Emma Thompson | British period drama excellence beat American favorites, continuing Merchant-Ivory dominance.

[C] Holly Hunter | Mute performance's sign language spoke louder than any dialogue could.

[D] Jessica Lange | Three-year shelf delay couldn't diminish military wife's unstable brilliance.

[A] Susan Sarandon | Nun helping death row inmate proved political films win Oscars.

[B] Frances McDormand | Pregnant Minnesota cop's "You betcha" created Coen brothers' masterpiece character.

[C] Helen Hunt | Waitress role beat British invasion, proving Americans still win occasionally.

[D] Gwyneth Paltrow | Pink dress acceptance tears launched thousand memes before memes existed.

[A] Hilary Swank | Unknown actress playing transgender man shocked established stars completely.

[B] Julia Roberts | America's Sweetheart went serious, proving rom-com queens have dramatic range.

[C] Halle Berry | First Black woman's win broke 74-year barrier, making Oscar history.

[D] Nicole Kidman | Prosthetic nose as Virginia Woolf proved beauty sacrifices win awards.

[A] Charlize Theron | Thirty-pound weight gain transformed model into serial killer perfectly.

[B] Hilary Swank | Second Oscar for boxer proved athletic roles require serious dedication.

[C] Reese Witherspoon | Legally Blonde star's June Carter proved comedic actresses excel dramatically.

[D] Helen Mirren | Elizabeth II portrayal so perfect, actual Queen reportedly approved.

[A] Marion Cotillard | French actress singing Piaf surprised Hollywood's English-language bias completely.

[B] Kate Winslet | Sixth nomination finally succeeded, Holocaust drama guaranteed Oscar attention.

[C] Sandra Bullock | Comedy queen's football mom surprised critics expecting Meryl Streep victory.

[D] Natalie Portman | Ballet training paid off, psychological thriller proved child stars mature.

[A] Meryl Streep | Third Oscar playing Thatcher proved accents remain her superpower.

[B] Jennifer Lawrence | Twenty-two-year-old's victory and stairs tumble created Hollywood's relatable star.

[C] Cate Blanchett | Woody Allen's socialite breakdown proved Australian versatility conquers genres.

[D] Julianne Moore | Fifth nomination's Alzheimer's portrayal finally earned overdue recognition deservedly.

[A] Brie Larson | Tiny film's captive mother beat blockbuster performances through emotional authenticity.

[B] Emma Stone | Musical audition scene alone justified win over heavyweight dramatic performances.

[C] Frances McDormand | Grieving mother's rage created inclusion rider speech, changing Hollywood contracts.

[D] Olivia Colman | British TV comedian's Queen Anne shocked Glenn Close's expected coronation.

[A] Renée Zellweger | Judy Garland tribute brought actress back from Hollywood exile triumphantly.

[B] Frances McDormand | Third Oscar living in van proved unconventional stories resonate universally.

[C] Jessica Chastain | Televangelist transformation with prosthetics proved dedication beats natural beauty.

[D] Michelle Yeoh | Sixty-year-old action star's multiverse mom made history for Asian actresses.

[A] Emma Stone | Frankenstein's bride comedy proved weird roles win second Oscars.

[B] Mikey Madison | Sex worker fairy tale upset favorites, proving indies still surprise Academy.