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For which film did Judy Holliday win an Academy Award?

  • Bells Are Ringing

  • Adam's Rib

  • The Solid Gold Cadillac

  • Born Yesterday

Answer

The Academy Award for Best Actress went to Judy Holliday for her portrayal of Billie Dawn in the 1950 romantic comedy Born Yesterday. Holliday's performance as a ditzy showgirl who undergoes a transformation under the tutelage of a newspaperman won critical acclaim and showcased her comedic timing and versatility.
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