![epa07395388 Olivia Colman holds her award for Actress in a Leading Role for 'The Favourite;' as she poses in the press room during the 91st annual Academy Awards ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, USA, 24 February 2019. Green dress by Prada, jewels by Chopard. The Oscars are presented for outstanding individual or collective efforts in 24 categories in filmmaking. EPA-EFE/ETIENNE LAURENT](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/LCRZH75B6KH522ELGI3VQYDTTE.jpg?smart=true&auth=211fdd446de7464a7dc2b4dc37197d7ec2dac083bf369130804e8a54849df296&width=400&height=225)
Olivia Colman beat out frontrunner Glenn Close to be named Best Actress in 2019. EPA
Olivia Colman beat out frontrunner Glenn Close to be named Best Actress in 2019. EPA
The most unexpected Oscar winners of all time: From 'Crash' to Olivia Colman
The Academy Awards are different in many ways this year, making a surprise victor or two likely – so here are the ones that came before them
Gregory Wakeman
06 April, 2021