Renee Zellwegernow has anOscarfor portrayingJudy Garland, but this shouldnt make the Academys troubles melt like lemon drops.
There have been few performances so vulnerable, so willing to expose the costs and rewards of stardom.
Now, Zellweger has an Oscar in Garlands name.
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On Sunday night (and throughout awards season), Zellweger claimed her Oscar as a victory for Garland.
Her legacy of unique exceptionalism and inclusivity and generosity of spirit, it transcends any one artistic achievement.
Miss Garland, you are certainly among the heroes who unite and define us.
This is certainly for you.
But lets be clear: Hollywood took more from Garland than it ever gave.
Theres no undoing that.
Zellwegers win proves that Judy still means so much to so many.
But what it doesnt do is right this wrong.
