Sally Hawkins
Breakthrough Years
2008
The lead role in Mike Leigh's Happy-Go-Lucky brought Sally Hawkins widespread critical acclaim and her first major awards, including the Golden Globe for Best Actress. Her captivating performance as Poppy solidified her reputation as a formidable leading actress.
2013
This year saw Hawkins gain significant industry recognition with her first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in Woody Allen's Blue Jasmine. Her nuanced portrayal of Ginger earned her critical praise and elevated her international profile.
2017
Hawkins achieved global recognition and her second Academy Award nomination, this time for Best Actress, for her lead role as Elisa Esposito in Guillermo del Toro's The Shape of Water. Her powerful silent performance in the Best Picture-winning film was widely celebrated as a career-defining moment.