Right at the beginning of the decade, in 2001, a performance based on a true story caused a sensation. A combative paralegal with no legal training took on a huge energy company and won the audience’s heart by storm. We ask you in our quiz about Oscar winners: Who was honored with the Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role in “Erin Brockovich” in 2001? If you remember the radiant smile and irrepressible energy of this actress, you’re probably right.
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Just one year later, the Academy Awards made history. In an intense drama about loss, racism and forgiveness, an actress delivered such a raw and honest performance that the jury had no choice but to award her the prize. Who won the 2002 Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role for “Monster’s Ball” – the first African-American woman to do so? I’m sure you still remember her tearful and passionate acceptance speech, which became a symbol of change in Hollywood.
Towards the end of the decade, there was no way around a royal portrayal that captivated with its incredible precision and dignity. The portrait of a British monarch in a time of national crisis required the highest level of acting skill to avoid falling into mere caricature. Who won an Oscar in 2007 for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in “The Queen”? This British acting icon has proven that she is one of the absolute best in her field. You know the answer, for sure! Check out our quiz about Oscar winners.
At the end of the decade, at the awards ceremony in spring 2010, a woman triumphed who had previously been known primarily for her roles in romantic comedies. In a touching sports drama, she embodied a determined mother who gives a homeless teenager a new future. Who won the 2010 Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role in the sports drama “Blind Side”? With this role, she proved her dramatic range and crowned her career with the most coveted trophy in the world. Do you know her name?
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11. February 26, 18:00 – Isabell Slisz
