27 Years Ago Cate Blanchett and Judi Dench Shared the Strangest Oscar Record

In 1998, Cate Blanchett and Judi Dench were both nominated for Academy Awards for playing Queen Elizabeth I in different films — one of the most unusual coincidences in Oscar history. The piece also highlights other trivia, including Meryl Streep's record 21 acting nominations, John Williams' five Best Score wins, and Bob Hope's record as most frequent host.