Quvenzhané Wallis Becomes Youngest Actress Ever To Be Nominated For A "Best Actress" Oscar

[Stephan Bobb]

Quvenzhané Wallis Becomes Youngest Actress Ever To Be Nominated For A "Best Actress" Oscar

9-year old Quvenzhané Wallis just made Oscar history as the youngest actress ever to be nominated for "Best Actress". She is starring as Hushpuppy in the film “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” which was also nominated as "Best Picture" and won rave reviews at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival. From Houma, Louisiana, Wallis was just 5 years old when she auditioned for the role, and has received major recognition and critical acclaim for her performance. Since her breakout role, she has now been cast in the upcoming movie "Twelve Years a Slave," which also stars Brad Pitt.