Irene Cara
Awards & Honours
5
Awards Won
3
Honours
3
Rankings
3
Covers
2
Records
Irene Cara stands as one of the most decorated artists of her generation, achieving a rare trifecta of major awards for a single song. Her win for "Flashdance... What a Feeling" solidified her place in history as a triple-threat performer who could act, sing, and write at the highest level. She was the first woman to win an Oscar for a song she wrote and performed in such a short span, setting a benchmark for female artists in the music industry.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Received a star for her contributions to the recording industry.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Honored for her impact on Latino culture and the arts.
Guinness World Record
Recognized for the longevity and sales of "Flashdance... What a Feeling" as one of the best-selling singles of all time.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Movie Themes
Top 100 Songs of the 1980s
100 Greatest Songs of the '80s
Magazine Covers
Rolling Stone
December 1983
The New Queen of Pop
Ebony
1984
Celebrating Achievements
Jet
1984
Oscar Winner
Records & Feats
Triple Crown Winner
One of the few artists to win an Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Grammy for the same song.
Longest Running #1 Hit
"Flashdance... What a Feeling" spent five weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.