Olivia Colman Hints That She Wanted Glenn Close to Win Her Oscar

In a delirious best actress race that broke wide open after January’s Golden Globe Awards, Olivia Colman came out on top and took home the Academy Award for “The Favourite.”Colman’s win meant Glenn Close has extended her losing streak.

During her 45-year career, Close has been nominated for seven Oscars, including “The World According to Garp,” “The Big Chill,” and “The Natural.” Close was widely considered to be the frontrunner in the lead actress category, so Colman seemed genuinely surprised to hear her named called.

“It’s genuinely quite stressful,” Colman said while accepting her trophy.

“This is hilarious.

I got an Oscar.”Colman gave a nod to her fellow nominee, admitting she wished Close took home the big prize.“Glenn Close, you’ve been my idol for so long,” Colman said while accepting her trophy.

“This is not how I wanted to it to be, and I think you’re amazing,

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