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Oscars 2026: Chloé Zhao Becomes Only The Second Woman With Multiple Best Director Nods - Guess Who Did It First?

Oscars 2026: Chloé Zhao Becomes Only The Second Woman With Multiple Best Director Nods - Guess Who Did It First?

Koimoi 3 months ago

After recently winning two Golden Globes, the Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal-starrer Hamnet has earned eight nominations at the 2026 Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress.

Directed by Chloé Zhao, the widely praised historical tragedy saw Chloé Zhao emerge as the only female filmmaker nominated for Best Director at the 98th Academy Awards.

And that's not all. With her latest Best Director nomination, Chloé Zhao has become only the second woman in Oscar history to earn multiple nominations in this category. Curious to know which female filmmaker achieved this rare milestone first? Read on to find out.

The First Woman To Earn Multiple Best Director Oscar Nominations

Jane Campion was the first woman in Oscar history to earn two Best Director nominations. The now 71-year-old filmmaker first made history with her nomination for The Piano (1993), a highly acclaimed drama that became one of the most celebrated films of the decade.

Almost 30 years later, she returned to the same category with The Power of the Dog (2021). And this time, she didn't just get nominated - she won the Oscar, becoming one of the very few women ever to take home the Best Director trophy. Until Chloé Zhao's 2026 achievement, Jane Campion was the only woman to reach this milestone.

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