A Tribute to Kathryn Bigelow: The Biggest Female Film Pioneer and First Female Director Oscar Winner – Hollywood Insider

Before modern-day directors like Greta Gerwig and Chloé Zhao were hailed as feminist icons, there was one woman who paved the way for them. Kathryn Bigelow, the first woman to win an Oscar for Best Director, was revolutionary for today’s film industry. As of 2021, Bigelow is still only one of two female directors that have won Best Director at the Oscars.

Even though she’s less active in the film community than other directors, Bigelow was the start of a change in Hollywood. Though women are still struggling in a male-dominated industry, Bigelow is famous for her historic achievement as well as the legacy of her work that still lives on.

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