The “bullshit” actor Clint Eastwood called the worst Oscar nominee he’d ever seen
Clint Eastwood harshly criticised Jessica Lange’s performance in *Frances*, calling it the worst ham acting he had seen, despite her Best Actress Oscar nomination. His remarks set him against the Academy’s judgement and most contemporary opinion.
In a 1985 interview, Eastwood said he preferred working with actresses including Carrie Snodgress, Jessica Walter and Sondra Locke, and argued Lange could not act in their league. Lange’s nomination was for her portrayal of farmer Frances Farmer in the 1982 biographical drama; Eastwood was an 11-time Oscar nominee, but only twice nominated for acting.
- Eastwood called Lange’s *Frances* performance the worst ham acting he had seen.
- Lange received a Best Actress Oscar nomination for the 1982 film.
- Eastwood said he preferred several actresses he had worked with.
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Jessica Lange is an American actor who played Frances Farmer in the 1982 film Frances, a drama based on the life of the American actor and stage performer. Lange was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for the role.
Clint Eastwood is an American actor and film-maker who has received many Oscar nominations, including two for acting. In a 1985 interview, he criticised Lange’s performance and compared her unfavourably with several actresses he admired. His view differed from the Academy’s recognition of her work and from much of the contemporary response.