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10 Oscar Winners Whose Careers Have Tanked


6. Marlee Matlin

Marlee Matlin was not only the youngest woman to snag the Best Actress Oscar at 21, she is also the only deaf actress to do so. Her breakout role in Children of a Lesser God in 1986 was her also her film debut. However, there aren’t a lot of jobs out there for deaf actresses, so it’s no big surprise that she hasn’t followed up with many memorable star turns since then. In fact, she’s done remarkably well in television, even scoring a Golden Globe and Emmy nomination throughout the years. However, you know when you start signing up for Dancing With the Stars and Celebrity Apprentice, you’re no longer a Hollywood A-lister.

10 Oscar winners whose careers have tanked
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