The Actress Who Threw Away Her Oscar

The Actress Who Threw Away Her Oscar


July 12, 2025 | Peter Kinney

The Actress Who Threw Away Her Oscar


Miyoshi Umeki was a Japanese-American actress and singer who smashed prejudices when she became the first Asian actress to win an Oscar. Then she smashed expectations when she threw it in the bin.

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