Gena Rowlands, a renowned two-time Oscar nominee, passed away at age 94, likely to be honored during the Oscars In Memoriam tribute. Known for her performances in films like "A Woman Under the Influence" and "Gloria," she never secured a competitive Oscar but received an honorary one in 2016. Rowlands was a muse for her husband, John Cassavetes, and her acting style profoundly influenced many, including Cate Blanchett, highlighting her deep authenticity and stage presence. Despite her losses in key nominations, she is remembered for her significant contributions to cinema.
When Gena Rowlands received her Honorary Oscar in 2016, she was radiant yet humble, seemingly surprised to be receiving such an accolade. Introducing Rowlands, Cate Blanchett confessed, "She's had the most profound influence on my work. The intense authenticity and immediacy of her acting, it seems to me, is the closest to that special quality, that presence, of a live stage performance."
Rowlands received best actress nominations for "A Woman Under the Influence" (1974) and "Gloria" (1980). Though she lost to Ellen Burstyn in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" and then to Sissy Spacek for "Coal Miner's Daughter," Rowlands also should have been nominated for several other films, including "Faces" (1968), "Love Streams" (1984), and "The Notebook" (2004).
Collection
[
|
...
]