which is the only actress to have won an Oscar for playing a man?
The correct answer is Linda Hunt. Linda Hunt won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Billy Kwan, a male character, in the film “The Year of Living Dangerously” (1982). While Hilary Swank won Oscars for her roles in “Boys Don’t Cry” and “Million Dollar Baby,” she portrayed female characters in both films. Cate Blanchett and Barbra Streisand have not won Oscars for playing male roles. Linda Hunt’s portrayal of a male character in “The Year of Living Dangerously” remains unique in Oscar history, making her the only actress to have won an Oscar for playing a man.
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