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Melissa Leo Says Her 2011 Oscar Hurt Her Career

Her remarks came in a Guardian fan Q&A revisiting the fallout from her 2011 win.

Overview

  • Leo said winning best supporting actress for The Fighter "has not been good for me or my career" and that she had a better career before the award.
  • She reflected on her onstage profanity during the televised acceptance speech and expressed regret over the moment.
  • Leo said post-win offers skewed toward roles as "older, nasty women," which she no longer wants to play.
  • Coverage notes her unusual 2011 self-funded "Consider" ads, which drew attention during the awards campaign.
  • Despite her view of the award’s impact, she has continued to work in film and television, including Flight, Oblivion, Prisoners, The Equalizer and I Know This Much Is True.