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    Hildur Guðnadóttir

    Hildur Guðnadóttir

    Awards & Honours

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    Awards Won

    2

    Honours

    2

    Rankings

    2

    Covers

    2

    Records

    Hildur Guðnadóttir stands as a monumental figure in contemporary film music, having achieved what few composers ever do: sweeping the three most prestigious awards for a single score. Her historic win for Joker broke barriers for women in a male-dominated field, earning her the title of the first solo female composer to take home the Oscar, Golden Globe, and BAFTA simultaneously. Beyond these major wins, her work on Chernobyl demonstrated her mastery of atmospheric tension, securing her a Grammy and an Emmy. Her influence extends beyond awards, as she has inspired a new generation of composers to embrace experimentation and emotional depth in their scores.

    Hildur Guðnadóttir receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    Time 100 Most Influential People

    Time Magazine·2020

    Named one of the 100 most influential people in the world for her contributions to film music.

    Honorary Degree

    University of Iceland·2021

    Awarded an honorary degree recognizing her contributions to arts and culture.

    Rankings & Lists

    #15

    Greatest Film Composers of All Time

    Rolling Stone·2023
    #8

    Top 50 Composers of the 21st Century

    Billboard·2024

    Magazine Covers

    TIME

    April 2020

    The New Sound of Cinema

    Variety

    February 2020

    Oscar Winner Hildur Guðnadóttir

    Records & Feats

    First Solo Female Composer to Win Oscar, Golden Globe, and BAFTA

    Historic First·2020

    Achieved the unprecedented feat of winning all three major awards for Best Original Score for the film Joker.

    Youngest Female Composer to Win Oscar for Original Score

    Awards·2020

    Became the youngest woman to receive the Academy Award for Best Original Score at the time of her win.