Who won Best Actress Oscars 2019? The prestigious Academy Award for Best Actress went to Glenn Close for her portrayal of a woman dealing with the complexities of her family life in the film “The Wife.” Close’s powerful performance earned her the recognition she had long been seeking, making her the first actress to be nominated for five Oscars and win the coveted trophy.
Glenn Close has been a prominent figure in Hollywood for over four decades, and her win at the 91st Academy Awards marked a historic moment for her career. In “The Wife,” Close plays Joan Castleman, a wife and academic who supports her husband, Joe Castleman (played by Jonathan Pryce), a successful writer. As the story unfolds, Joan discovers that her husband has been cheating on her for years, and the revelation leads her on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
Her performance was met with critical acclaim, with many critics noting the depth and range of emotions Close brought to the role. It was her ability to convey the inner turmoil and resilience of Joan Castleman that ultimately won her the hearts of both the audience and the Academy. This win also made Close the oldest actress to win an Oscar for acting, at the age of 71.
In her acceptance speech, Close expressed her gratitude to the cast and crew of “The Wife,” as well as to her fellow nominees. She also paid tribute to her late mother, Agnes Moorehead, who had been an actress and mentor to Close. “I just want to say to my mother, who was an actress, that it’s been a beautiful journey,” Close said. “And to my father, who was a sculptor, who carved my heart, thank you for everything.”
The win for Best Actress in 2019 was not just a personal triumph for Glenn Close, but also a testament to the power of storytelling and the importance of representing diverse and complex characters on the big screen. Close’s portrayal of Joan Castleman will be remembered as one of the greatest performances in the history of cinema, and her Oscar win will go down in the annals of the Academy Awards as a moment of triumph for an actress who has truly earned her place among the greats.
