As random and as subjective as this award is, it means a great deal in a year of extraordinary, yet again, extraordinary performances by women... And perhaps those of us in the industry who are still foolishly clinging to the idea that female films with women at the center are niche experiences. They are not. Audiences want to see them, and in fact, they earn money. The world is round, people.
After winning the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in Blue Jasmine
Cate Blanchett