Top 10 biggest Oscar upsets

4. Marisa Tomei beats Miranda Richardson and Vanessa Redgrave to win Best Supporting Actress (1992)

Favorites Miranda Richardson for Damage and Vanessa Redgrave in Howards End seemed like a tough choice for many on which would win Best Supporting Actress, but no one ever thought a young 28-year-old playing a sassy, gum-chewing girlfriend opposite Joe Pesci in the comedy My Cousin Vinny would stand a chance. While joining the elite, Tomei did not do too much to step out of the supporting role, but did receive two nominations since for In the Bedroom in 2001 and 2008’s The Wrestler.

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