Headline: Glenn Close Nabs 8th Oscar? Tony Win May Pave Way
Glenn Close wins Tony for “Sunset Boulevard,” nears EGOT status. Revisits her iconic roles, Oscar record, & India links. Will she finally get an Oscar?
Veteran actress Glenn Close just won her third Tony Award for “Sunset Boulevard,” reigniting global fascination with her legendary career. At 77, this triumph fuels her quest for the elusive EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony). With 8 Oscar losses—a record—fans worldwide, including India, wonder: Will 2025 finally crown her? (72 words)
Tony Triumph: “Sunset Boulevard” Dominates Broadway
Close won Best Leading Actress in a Musical on June 16, 2024, for her role as Norma Desmond in the Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic. Critics hailed her “electrifying, tragicomic mastery” (The New York Times). This marks her:
- 4th Tony nomination
- 3rd win (previous: “The Real Thing,” “Death and the Maiden”)
The show also won Best Revival and Costume Design.
The Heartbreaking Oscar Record
Close holds the record for most Academy Award nominations without a win (8):
- The World According to Garp (1983)
- The Big Chill (1984)
- The Natural (1985)
- Fatal Attraction (1988)
- Dangerous Liaisons (1989)
- Albert Nobbs (2012)
- The Wife (2019)
- Hillbilly Elegy (2021)
Her 2019 loss for The Wife stunned awards pundits.
Unforgettable Roles: From Cruella to Indian Screens
Close’s career spans 50+ years of iconic characters:
- Alex Forrest in Fatal Attraction (“bunny boiler” trope)
- Cruella de Vil in live-action 101 Dalmatians
- Patty Hewes in TV’s Damages (2 Emmys)
Indian audiences know her best from:
✔️ The Wife (streaming on Netflix India)
✔️ Hillbilly Elegy (Prime Video)
✔️ AR Rahman-collaboration *9* (animated film)
India Connection: Mentorship & “The Wife” Resonance
Close filmed scenes for The Wife (2017) in Goa and has frequently praised AR Rahman’s score for *9*. In 2023, she mentored actors at the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI), calling India “a storyteller’s epicenter.” Her role as a long-suffering writer’s spouse in The Wife resonated deeply with Indian feminists and literary circles.
The EGOT Quest & What’s Next
With her Tony win, Close now needs only an Oscar to achieve EGOT status. Upcoming projects could be key:
- Swan Song: Sci-fi drama filming late 2024
- Brothers: Family epic with Josh Brolin
- Rumored Cruella 3
Industry analysts suggest a “career Oscar” (Honorary Award) is likely if competitive wins elude her.
Why She Matters: Legacy Beyond Awards
Close transcends trophies through:
🌟 Advocacy: Mental health awareness (co-founder of Bring Change to Mind)
🌟 Genre Versatility: Blockbusters to indie dramas
🌟 Longevity: Still leading projects at 77
As she told Film Companion India in 2022: “Awards are fleeting. Moving an audience—that’s immortality.”
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