Winona Ryder's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Winona Ryder. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Winona Ryder is an American actress who gained recognition in the late 1980s for her roles as unconventional characters and further solidified her career with dramatic performances in the 1990s. She has received numerous awards, including a Golden Globe, and has been nominated for prestigious accolades such as Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, and a Grammy Award. Ryder's work has established her as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1990: Starring Roles in Edward Scissorhands, Mermaids, and Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael, ShoWest Award

In 1990, Winona Ryder starred in 'Edward Scissorhands' alongside Johnny Depp, 'Mermaids' with Cher and Christina Ricci, and 'Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael' with Jeff Daniels. She also made a cameo in Roy Orbison's music video and was awarded 'ShoWest's Female Star of Tomorrow'.

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October 1993: The Age of Innocence Release

In October 1993, 'The Age of Innocence', starring Winona Ryder, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Daniel Day-Lewis, was released. Winona Ryder won a Golden Globe and received Academy Award and BAFTA nominations for her performance.

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1994: Starring in Reality Bites, Little Women, and Guest Appearance in The Simpsons

In 1994, Winona Ryder starred in 'Reality Bites' and 'Little Women'. She also made a guest appearance in 'The Simpsons' episode "Lisa's Rival" as Allison Taylor. She received her second Oscar nomination for Little Women.

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1995: Starring in How to Make an American Quilt and Narrating The Diary of a Young Girl

In 1995, Winona Ryder starred in 'How to Make an American Quilt' and narrated Anne Frank's 'The Diary of a Young Girl', receiving a Grammy Award nomination for the narration.

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1997: Starring in 'Alien Resurrection' and 'Female Star of the Year' award

In 1997, Winona Ryder starred in 'Alien Resurrection' alongside Sigourney Weaver. The film was commercially successful, and Ryder won a Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Best Actress. Also in 1997, she was presented with the 'Female Star of the Year' award at ShoWest.

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April 2000: Awarded Peter J. Owens Award

In April 2000, Winona Ryder was awarded the Peter J. Owens Award at the San Francisco Film Festival.

October 6, 2000: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

On October 6, 2000, Winona Ryder received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

June 18, 2004: Felony charges reduced to misdemeanors

On June 18, 2004, Superior Court Judge Elden Fox reviewed Winona Ryder's probation report and reduced her felonies to misdemeanors after she served 480 hours of community service.

December 2005: Finished probation

In December 2005, Winona Ryder finished her probation related to the 2001 shoplifting incident.

2011: Role in 'Black Swan', 'Stay Cool', and 'The Dilemma'

In 2011, Winona Ryder had a supporting role in 'Black Swan', starred in 'Stay Cool', and appeared in 'The Dilemma'. She was also nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for her performance in 'When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story'.

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