7. Olivia Colman Surprises Glenn Close (2019)
At the 91st Academy Awards, Olivia Colman won Best Actress for her role as Queen Anne in ‘The Favourite,’ defeating the favored Glenn Close, who was nominated for ‘The Wife.’ Colman’s genuine shock and heartfelt acceptance speech endeared her to audiences worldwide. She expressed admiration for Close, stating, “You’ve been my idol for so long and this is not how I wanted it to be.” For more details, refer to this article from The Guardian: Olivia Colman wins best actress Oscar for The Favourite.
