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Freeman starred in “Driving Miss Daisy” in 1989 alongside Jessica Tandy, Dan Aykroyd and Patti LuPone. He took home a Golden Globe for his role in the comedy drama. “Driving Miss Daisy” went on to win for Best Picture at the 1990 Oscars and Tandy, who died in 1994, took home the trophy for Best Actress.

Lead Actress is the best category in any Oscar ceremony, and 21st-century winners like Charlize Theron and Cate Blanchett are among the all-time best.

Now, let's delve into solving the Oscar winner Mirren crossword clue, featured as 50 Down in the USA Today Crossword on January 24, 2026. This crossword clue page was generated automatically using information from play.usatoday.com. You can send feedback via this form.

Some speeches are famous for tears, some for quotes, and some because you can hear the history. Check out 15 standout moments from Black actors at REVOLT.

Looking to successful figures can add intention and meaning. These baby names linked to Oscar winners speak of talent and confidence

The Perfect Neighbor' and director Geeta Gandbhir scored Oscar nominations, but two previous Oscar documentary directors were snubbed.

Hours after the 2026 Oscar nominations announcement, EGOT-winning actress and former Academy board member Whoopi Goldberg lauded the group's recognition of cinema excellence. The 70-year-old called out " Sinners leading the pack" by "scoring 16 nominations" as the audience cheered for the record-breaking feat.