A Century Before 'Anora,' The Very First Best Actress Oscar Went to a Legend Playing a Sex Worker

Almost a century before Mikey Madison won Best Actress for Anora, the first Best Actress win went to Janet Gaynor's performances as a sex worker.

March 14, 2025 · 1 min · 15 words · Matthew Mccarthy

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What is ‘Street Angel’ About?

She soon, however, escapes the iron grip of the law.

Janet Gaynor on the poster of Street Angel

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