Every Best Actress Oscar Winner of the 21st Century, Ranked

The Oscars mean everything and nothing all at once. At face value, the Oscars are merely trophies handed out by Hollywood to Hollywood. But in practice, actually winning one of these statues can change the course of a performer’s career. It can open doors to exciting new projects, allow an actor to be picky or choosy about what they do next, or, as it's not entirely uncommon, it can turn out not to change a darn thing.