Melissa Leo Says She Had a ‘Much Better Career’ Before Winning Best Supporting Actress Oscar: ‘I Never Wanted It’ - Variety
Google News • 1/18/2026 – 1/19/2026
Summary
Melissa Leo stated that winning the Best Supporting Actress Oscar has negatively impacted her career, claiming, "I never wanted it." She expressed that since receiving the award, she has only been offered roles as "older, nasty women." Leo emphasized that her career was "much better" before winning the Oscar.
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