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Mia Farrow, an illustrious figure in the entertainment industry, boasts an impressive record of seven Golden Globe nominations, including a victory for her role in the 1964 film Guns at Batasi. Additionally, she has received three BAFTA nominations throughout her career. However, one notable absence remains: she has never been nominated for an Emmy, Oscar, or Tony. This year, Farrow may finally achieve a significant milestone by receiving a nomination for Best Actress in a Play at the Tony Awards for her performance in The Roommate.
Farrow’s career took off in 1964, marked by her mentioned Golden Globe triumph and her portrayal of Allison MacKenzie in the first two seasons of Peyton Place. While her performance in Guns at Batasi did not secure an Oscar nomination, her role in Peyton Place garnered attention at the Golden Globes, though it ultimately did not lead to an Emmy nomination. In 1968, her performance as the eponymous character in Roman Polanski‘s critically acclaimed film Rosemary’s Baby earned her nominations from both the Golden Globes and BAFTA. Despite the film receiving two Oscar nominations — Best Supporting Actress for Ruth Gordon (who won) and Best Adapted Screenplay for Roman Polanski — Farrow was notably absent from the Best Actress category.
Following this, she featured prominently in 13 films directed by Woody Allen, where she gained further recognition from both the Golden Globes and BAFTA for her roles in Broadway Danny Rose, The Purple Rose of Cairo, Hannah and Her Sisters, and Alice. Even with these films receiving at least one Oscar nomination each, including Hannah and Her Sisters, which was nominated for Best Picture and secured two acting awards for Michael Caine and Dianne Wiest, Farrow’s performances continued to go unrecognized. Her latest Golden Globe nomination came in 1999 for the CBS film Forget Me Never.
Last fall, Farrow made her return to Broadway, sharing the stage with three-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone in Jen Silverman‘s comedy, The Roommate. In this piece, she portrayed Sharon, a recently divorced woman from Iowa who finds herself in need of a roommate for financial reasons. Her character becomes entwined with that of Robyn (LuPone), a leather-clad lesbian from the Bronx, marking her first experience with a housemate. While critics offered mixed reviews of the play itself, they unanimously applauded Farrow’s performance, deeming it worthy of recognition.
Critically acclaimed theater journalist Greg Evans from Deadline described her as “delightful,” noting her deep commitment to her role, which made it all the more effective. Frank Scheck from New York Stage Review mentioned that Farrow expertly embodied the spirit of Betty White’s character, Rose Nylund, showcasing Sharon’s amusing confusion and eagerness to please, particularly emphasizing her character’s darker turn as the play progressed. Patrick Ryan of USA Today praised her as “enchanting from start to finish.”
As the Tony Awards approach, predictions from Gold Derby indicate that Farrow is poised to receive her inaugural Tony nomination. Currently, she ranks third in the Best Actress in a Play category, trailing behind Sarah Snook for her performance in The Picture of Dorian Gray and Laura Donnelly for The Hills of California. Farrow holds a lead over Sadie Sink in John Proctor is the Villain and LaTanya Richardson Jackson in Purpose, solidifying her potential for a significant recognition this awards season.
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