Photograph, Mary Steenburgen
Object number2013.150.01
Date1981
Mediumpaper, ink
Dimensions6 3/4 × 8 1/2 in. (17.1 × 21.6 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionPress photograph of Mary Steenburgen holding her Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the movie "Melvin and Howard."Mary Steenburgen was born February 8, 1953 in Newport, Arkansas. She grew up in North Little Rock and attended Hendrix College. Steenburgen is an actress who has starred in movies and on television. She has appeared in over 80 films and TV series. She won an Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting role in “Melvin and Howard.” She was nominated for three Golden Globes and won one for “Melvin and Howard.” She was nominated for three Screen Actors Guild Awards, and won one along with the cast for “The Help.”
In the sepia-toned photo Steenburgen is standing between award presenters Diana Ross and Donald Sutherland at the 53rd Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles. Steenburgen is wearing a dark dress with flower printgs and his wearing a flower in her hair.
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