The Academy Awards are the pinnacle of achievement for actors and filmmakers, with many celebrities and professionals hoping to go from zero to hero in one night. But have you ever wondered – who is the most Oscar-winning woman of all time? Is it an A-list celebrity we all recognize, or an unsung hero of film?
Read on to find out the answer – you’ll be surprised!
The most Oscars ever won by a woman is four, and the record is held by two talented actresses: Katharine Hepburn and Meryl Streep.
Katharine Hepburn won four Academy Awards for Best Actress over the course of her career, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest actresses in Hollywood history. Her wins came for her performances in Morning Glory (1933), Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner (1967), The Lion in Winter (1968), and On Golden Pond (1981).
Meryl Streep has also won four Academy Awards for Best Actress, tying Hepburn’s record. Streep has been nominated for an astounding 21 Oscars in total, more than any other actor or actress in history. She won her first Oscar for her portrayal of Joanna Kramer in Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), and went on to win for Sophie’s Choice (1982), The Iron Lady (2011), and Florence Foster Jenkins (2016).
Both Hepburn and Streep are highly respected and admired in the film industry, and their impressive Oscar wins are a testament to their talent and dedication to their craft.
