1941: Barbara Stanwyck
Barbara Stanwyck is known as one of the greatest actresses of Old Hollywood. The talented starlet was in high demand in 1941. It was a great year for the actress as she starred in four major motion pictures that year – three of which landed her Academy Award nominations.
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One of those nominations was for best actress in Ball of Fire. Needless to say, the girl was on top of the world. She had an impressive career, and Barbara Stanwyck is still considered an amazing talent all these years later.