She won an Oscar for playing a character who'd lost an Oscar. Name the actress and the film.

Been trying to get an answer for this for weeks... its really difficult.. oh trivia gods help me

From luke
Thanks a lot

Not to sure of the answer but I found a site that has a list... hopefully this helps... Academy Awards Best Actress

Ima guess Cate blanchett though for her role in aviator... she played Katharine Hepburn...
Here's a link.. she is also on that list I sent you from the first link.. The Aviator (2004)

Cate Blanchett played Katheryn Hepburn in "The Aviator" -- during Hepburn's period with Howard Hughes, she was nominated for "The Philadelphia Story" in 1940, but lost to Ginger Rogers in "Kitty Foyle:" In 1942, she was also nominated for "Woman of the Year", but lost to Greer Garson.

Hey guys I got the answer for this one... its Maggie smith for the movie California suite...