Natalie Wood

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Natalie Wood's career is distinguished by her ability to transition from child star to leading lady, a feat achieved by very few actors. She received three Academy Award nominations, highlighting her versatility and depth as a performer. Her Golden Globe wins further cemented her status as one of the most talented actresses of her generation. Her work in Rebel Without a Cause and West Side Story remains iconic, showcasing her unique ability to connect with audiences on an emotional level.

AwardsNatalie Wood received three Academy Award nominations and two Golden Globe Awards during her career. She was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for Rebel Without a Cause and Best Actress for Splendor in the Grass and Love with the Proper Stranger. She won the Golden Globe for Best Actress for Love with the Proper Stranger and for the TV movie From Here to Eternity.

Honours & Distinctions

Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce·1960

Awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions to the motion picture industry.

Rankings & Lists

#23

AFI's 100 Years...100 Stars

American Film Institute·2005

Magazine Covers

Life

1956

Natalie Wood: The New Face of Hollywood

Vogue

1961

Natalie Wood: Star of West Side Story

Records & Feats

Youngest Best Supporting Actress Nominee

Awards·1956

At age 16, she became the youngest nominee for Best Supporting Actress at the time of her nomination for Rebel Without a Cause.