Actors Who Achieved 'Oscar Firsts'

Even after nearly a century, the Academy Awards continue to deliver unexpected and groundbreaking wins and nominations. Lily Gladstone's well-deserved recognition for her performance in Martin Scorsese's ‘The Killers of the Flower Moon,’ earning her a recent 'Best Actress' nomination, stands as a testament to this.

Remarkably, Gladstone holds the distinction of being the first Native American actor born in the United States and only the second Indigenous person ever to receive an Oscar nomination.

While the future promises increased diversity, it's crucial to acknowledge the trailblazers who have shaped the Oscars landscape. Whether breaking age records, like being the oldest or youngest actor to win an Academy Award, or achieving historic firsts, such as being the first deaf person to claim the Grand Prize, actors like Meryl Streep and Hattie McDaniel have left an indelible mark on Oscars history.

– Farheen Ali