Top 10 Best Oscar Winning Performances Of All Time

5) Hilary Swank – “Boys Don’t Cry”                                       (5 of 10)

5) Hilary Swank – “Boys Don’t Cry”                                       (5 of 10)

Category: Best Actress

Year: 1999

Hillary Swank is mocked by a lot of Oscar geeks nowadays, which is down to the fact that her career has fizzled out so much after twice winning the Oscar. However, no one can deny that Swank is a gifted actress and her Oscar winning performance in “Boys Don’t Cry” was simply superb.