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The Oscars' Best Actress Sexualization Controversy, Explained

The Oscars' Best Actress Sexualization Controversy, Explained

The Take

March 4, 202513m 46s

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While awards season always has its fair share of ups and downs, some have begun noticing that a very particular trend seems to be happening with recent Best Actress Oscar winners – namely Mikey Madison for Anora and Emma Stone for Poor Things. But… it’s actually not a new trend at all – but instead seems to be a resurgence of an old school problem. So, is it actually a signifier of a problematic shift backwards, or just a bit of coincidence? Let’s take a closer look at these roles, the larger context, and what it all really means!

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