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Grace KELLY in a scene from the film THE COUNTRY GIRL in 1954. This is one of Oscar's great disasters. Academy voters at the time were so astonished that Kelly would play a plain Jane that they failed to ... more

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Jennifer Jason Leigh and Miranda Richardson in a scene from the film 'Kansas City' (Altman, 1996). Leigh is an actress who takes chances, and that's great. Here her over-the-top take on the character didn't quite work out. less

Jennifer Jason Leigh and Miranda Richardson in a scene from the film 'Kansas City' (Altman, 1996). Leigh is an actress whotakes chances, and that's great. Here her over-the-top take on the character didn't ... more

Nicole Kidman in AUSTRALIA (2008). As a stick in the mud she was a stick in the mud -- it's exactly the opposite of the kind of role she excels at.

Nicole Kidman in AUSTRALIA (2008). As a stick in the mud she was a stick in the mud -- it's exactly the opposite of the kind of role she excels at.

Nicole Kidman in AUSTRALIA (2008). As a stick in the mud she was a... Photo-6393392.87027 - seattlepi.com

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Marilyn Monroe poses for a portrait in front of Niagara Falls dressed as Rose Loomis from the film "Niagara" which was released on January 21, 1953 and filmed partially on location. She looked great. That