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 a celebrated American actress known for her roles portraying unconventional characters in the late 1980s and achieving broader recognition for her dramatic performances in the 1990s. She has received critical acclaim throughout her career, including a Golden Globe Award and nominations for two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, and a Grammy Award, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
1993: Oscar Nomination for The Age of Innocence
In 1993, Ryder earned an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal in The Age of Innocence.
1994: Oscar Nomination for Little Women and starred in Reality Bites
In 1994, Ryder received an Oscar nomination for Best Actress for her portrayal of Jo March in Little Women, and she starred in Reality Bites.
1994: Starred in Reality Bites and Little Women
In 1994, Winona Ryder starred in Reality Bites and Little Women, receiving her second Oscar nomination for the latter.
1995: Starred in How to Make an American Quilt and Narrated Anne Frank's Diary
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.
1997: Alien Resurrection release and ShoWest Award
In 1997, Winona Ryder starred in Alien Resurrection as an android, alongside Sigourney Weaver. Though not the most successful in the Alien series, it grossed $161 million worldwide and Ryder received mostly positive reviews, winning a Blockbuster Entertainment Award. At the 1997 ShoWest event, she was presented with the 'Female Star of the Year' award.
April 2000: 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: Hollywood Walk of Fame star
On October 6, 2000, Winona Ryder received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
June 18, 2004: Felonies reduced to misdemeanors
On June 18, 2004, a Superior Court Judge reviewed Winona Ryder's probation report and reduced her felonies to misdemeanors after she completed 480 hours of community service.
December 2005: Probation finished
In December 2005, Winona Ryder finished her probation.
2011: Black Swan, Stay Cool, When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story, The Dilemma
In 2011, Winona Ryder had a supporting role in Black Swan, starred in Stay Cool and When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story, and appeared in The Dilemma.
July 2016: Stranger Things premiere
In July 2016, the first season of Stranger Things premiered, starring Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers, to critical acclaim.
2016: Played Joyce Byers on Stranger Things
Since 2016, Winona Ryder has played Joyce Byers on the Netflix series Stranger Things, receiving her third Golden Globe nomination for the role.
