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.
14 Actors Who Won Oscars for Playing Sex Workers
Mikey Madison thanked sex workers in her acceptance speech after winning best actress on Sunday — but 'Anora' is far from the first Oscar-winning film to portray the oft-targeted community.