HBO’s upcoming documentary FAYE chronicles the journey of legendary actor Faye Dunaway and how she became one of the most influential voices in cinema. The documentary also talks about the challenges she faced throughout her career. It delves into her life, highlighting how the 83-year-old star never shied away from discussing the double standards she faced as a female in Hollywood.
Born on January 14, 1941, Faye Dunaway started her professional acting career on Broadway and made her feature debut in the 1967 film The Happening. In the following years, she worked on several projects that received love from critics and audiences.
Dunaway received her first Oscar nomination for playing Bonnie in the 1968 film Bonnie & Clyde. Seven years later, in 1975, she garnered her second nomination at the Academy Awards for Chinatown. However, she had to wait two more years to get her hands on the golden statuette.
Faye Dunaway won her first and only Academy Award for Sidney Lumet’s Network in 1977. She was 36 when she won her first Oscar.
How old was Faye Dunaway when she won her first Oscar?
As mentioned above, Faye Dunaway was 36 when she won her first Oscar. While promoting the documentary FAYE, the actress appeared on Live With Kelly and Mark to talk about her win at the Academy Awards. During the conversation, Dunaway revealed that she jumped out of her seat to make her way to the stage.
Additionally, she noted that it is an amazing moment when one’s name is announced from the stage. She said, “The word on the street was that it was kind of my year, but you never know. But when they said my name, it was an amazing moment. I jumped, I got up, and somehow got to the stage. It’s important because they can’t take that away from you.”
Apart from her triumphs, the HBO documentary will shed light on Faye Dunaway’s struggles with mental health problems. Moreover, it will elaborate on her iconic photoshoot at the Beverly Hills Hotel after her first Oscar win. Correspondingly, the documentary features interviews with Hollywood stars such as Sharon Stone, Mickey Rourke, and James Gray about Dunaway’s legacy.
FAYE will be available for streaming on Max on July 13.
