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Frances McDormand

Frances McDormand is a highly acclaimed US actress and winner of two Oscars.

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Chloe Zhao poses in the press room at the Oscars in Los Angeles, California, April 25

China snubs Chloe Zhao's historic Oscar haul

The Chinese-born Chloe Zhao's best director and best picture Oscar wins have been literally muted in her home country.
CultureApril 26, 2021
A portrait of Chloe Zhao.

Chloe Zhao, the director reinventing US cinema

The Oscar-nominated director of "Nomadland" has cast the Road Movie in a new light and will revisit the Marvel universe.
FilmApril 23, 2021
Best Actress Frances McDormand

Alleged Oscar thief arrested

A man accused of stealing Frances McDormand's best actress Oscar has been arrested.
SocietyMarch 6, 2018
USA Oscar-Verleihung 2018 | Best Actress Frances McDormand

Two new words for Hollywood: inclusion rider

Upon accepting her best actress Oscar, Frances McDormand reminded actors of their power — and popularized an idea.
CultureMarch 5, 2018