Frances McDormand Takes Home Best Actress Award for 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri' | THR News

Frances McDormand won the Best Actress award at the Oscars for her role in 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri'. During her acceptance speech, she acknowledged all female nominees and introduced the concept of an 'inclusion rider', advocating for gender and racial diversity in contracts. McDormand's speech was a highlight of the awards season, where she also won at the Golden Globes, SAG Awards, and Film Independent Spirit Awards.

Who did Frances McDormand beat to win the Best Actress award at the Oscars?

• Nicole Kidman, Charlize Theron, Natalie Portman, and Amy Adams

• Emma Stone, Jennifer Lawrence, Cate Blanchett, and Viola Davis

• Sally Hawkins, Margot Robbie, Saoirse Ronan, and Meryl Streep

• Sandra Bullock, Anne Hathaway, Kate Winslet, and Helen Mirren

What did Frances McDormand ask the female nominees to do during her speech?

• Stand with her

• Join her on stage

• Give a speech

• Sing a song

What did Frances McDormand emphasize about storytelling and project financing?

• It should be discussed at parties

• It requires direct office meetings

• It is not important

• It should be left to producers

What is an 'inclusion rider' according to Frances McDormand?

• A type of film genre

• A new acting technique

• A fashion trend

• A contract clause for gender and racial diversity

Which awards did Frances McDormand win for her role in 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri'?

• Golden Globes, SAG Awards, and Film Independent Spirit Awards

• Emmy, Tony, and Grammy Awards

• BAFTA, Critics' Choice, and MTV Movie Awards

• People's Choice, Teen Choice, and Kids' Choice Awards