Seventy women representing a record 76 Oscar nominations translated to a record number of female wins Sunday with 17 awards, beating a previous high of 15 set in 2019 and running the gamut from best director and picture to original screenplay, animated film and song.The 2019 Oscars, for films out in 2018, had the same number of women winners but fewer awards.
Two of the nominees, Chloe Zhao and Frances McDormand took home two awards each — all for Nomandland. This year’s awards were also more prominent.
Winners from both years included the two acting awards.“What an incredible night full of firsts for women,” she said, calling the night “a great celebration of talent and an inspiration for all of the women who work in the screen industries
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