Linda Hunt is a towering figure and one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actresses, impressing fans with her captivating performances in films and television and her fascinating married life.
Actress Linda Hunt’s journey to stardom has been anything but ordinary. Her male role in an ’80s film eventually catapulted her to victory, earning her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Despite facing challenges related to her disability, Hunt’s exceptional qualities have propelled her toward success, ultimately leading her to find the love of her life.
Linda Hunt is one of the most versatile actresses today. She gained fame and won an Academy Award for portraying the male character, photojournalist Billy Kwan in the 1982 film “The Year of Living Dangerously” alongside actor Mel Gibson.
The film marked a groundbreaking moment in cinematic history. No actor had ever received an Oscar for portraying a character of the opposite sex before this achievement.
However, an encounter with a waiter who had addressed Hunt as “sir” left her feeling both “upset” and “weird.” Eventually, she began accepting on-screen roles that aligned with her gender.
The change also brought immense relief to her parents, especially her father, who had been worried about her life in the spotlight. Hunt was born in 1945 in Westport, Connecticut, and was often teased because of her height. She recalled:
“I knew that I was different by the time I was like ten. Everybody was taking their spurts except me. I was not growing up…”..CONTINUE READING