Bette Davis is an astronomical object.
Bette Davis . Until the late 1940s , she was one of American cinema 's most celebrated leading ladies , known for her forceful and intense style . She clashed with studio executives and film directors as well as many of her co-stars . She won the Academy Award for Best Actress twice , was the first person to accrue ten Academy Award nominations for acting , and was the first woman to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Film Institute .