ROOM's Brie Larson Wins OSCAR for Actress in a Leading Role

By: Feb. 28, 2016
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ROOM's Brie Larson has won the 2016 Academy Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role. This was her first Oscar nomination.

About the film: Brie Larson portrays Ma, a woman held captive in a small shed for seven years, who strives to create a normal life for her young son.

Other actors that received nominations in the category were:

Cate Blanchett, Carol
Jennifer Lawrence, Joy
Charlotte Rampling, 45 Years
Sioarse Ronan, Brooklyn

The 88th ACADEMY AWARDS are taking place tonight, Sunday, February 28, 2016, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and are being televised live by the ABCTelevision Network. The Oscar presentation is also being televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide. Comedian, actor and filmmaker Chris Rock returns as host of the event for a second time.



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