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Meryl Streep sets new record with 16th Oscar nomination
Gold DerbyMeryl Streep's nomination for "Julie & Julia" increases her Oscar record to 16, putting her even further ahead of Katharine Hepburn and Jack Nicholson (both at 12). Though Hepburn won four lead-actress Oscars and Nicholson a pair of lead-actor Academy... -
Oscars quiz: Who turned down Jodie Foster's role in 'Silence of the Lambs'?
Gold DerbyIf Sandra Bullock ends up winning the Oscar for "The Blind Side," Julia Roberts will probably be miffed since she turned down the role. That won't be the first time a star pooh-poohed a role that went on to Oscar glory. Check out the quz below. To see the... -
Quiz: Can you spot Meryl Streep's Oscar nomination?
Gold DerbyMeryl Streep ("Julie & Julia") has made so many movies that it's hard to remember which ones earned her one of those record 16 Oscar bids. She was nominated only for one of the films cited below. Which one? To see the answer, click the "Continue reading"... -
Oscars quiz: Which star did not win best actress for her film debut?
Gold DerbyIf Gabourey Sidibe ("Precious") wins the Oscar on March 7, she'll become the fifth performer to prevail as best actress for her film debut. Of the previous four, one was Shirley Booth ("Come Back, Little Sheba"). The three others are pictured below. Who... -
Quiz: How many seat fillers are used at the Oscars?
Gold DerbyThere are 3,300 seats in the Kodak Theatre. How many seat fillers are used to make them look full during the Oscars ceremony? To see the answer, click on the "Continue reading" link underneath the photo below. ANSWER: c.) 250 Photo: AMPAS MORE GOLD... -
Oscars quiz: Who gave this boastful acceptance speech?
Gold DerbyTo see the answer, click on the "Continue reading" link below. ANSWER: When Shirley MacLaine won best actress for "Terms of Endearment" (1983), she roared, "I deserve this! I have wondered for 26 years what this would feel like.â Photo AMPAS RELATED... -
Oscars quiz: Who won best supporting actress twice?
Gold DerbyIf Penelope Cruz ("Nine") wins on March 7, she'll become the third star to claim the Oscar for best supporting actress twice. One of the current dual champs was Dianne Wiest ("Hannah and Her Sisters," 1986; "Bullets Over Broadway," 1994). Can you name the... -
Quiz: Who won the most Oscars for directing?
Gold DerbyTo see the answer, click on the "Continue reading" link underneath the photos below. ANSWER: John Ford won the most Oscars for directing (four): "The Quiet Man," 1952; "How Green Was My Valley," 1941; "The Grapes of Wrath," 1940; "The Informer," 1935.... -
Quiz: Who won two consecutive Oscars?
Gold DerbyIf Penelope Cruz ("Nine") wins supporting actress one year after prevailing for "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," she'll join an elite group of stars who pulled off two consecutive Oscar victories. Some famous examples: Luise Rainer ("The Great Ziegfeld," 1936;... -
Quiz: Which double champ dissed the Oscars as 'a public hanging'?
Gold DerbyTo see the answer, click on the "Continue reading" link underneath the photos below. ANSWER: Glenda Jackson did not attend the Oscars ceremony either time she won best actress: "Women in Love" (1970), "A Touch of Class" (1973). One year after triumphing... -
Oscars quiz: Which one of these films was nominated for best picture?
Gold DerbyYep, believe it or not, only one of these four notable movies nabbed a bid in the top Oscars race. Which one? To see the answer, click on the "Continue Reading" link underneath the photos below. ANSWER: "Peyton Place" (1957) is considered to be one of the... -
Quiz: Who gave this notorious acceptance speech at the Oscars?
Gold DerbyHint: it was one of these Oscar best-actor champs. To see the answer, click on the "Continue reading" link below. ANSWER: Dustin Hoffman, best actor ("Kramer vs. Kramer"), 1979 Photo: AMPAS MORE GOLD DERBY OSCAR QUIZZES Quiz: Which one of these films...
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