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For many best-actress Oscar winners, the award has been a bad-luck charm for matters of the heart. More than a handful of leading ladies have parted ways with their significant others after snagging a statuette — from the Golden Age of Hollywood (Bette Davis and first husband Harmon Nelson) to the '70s (Barbra Streisand and Elliott Gould) to the turn of the millennium (Helen Hunt and Hank Azaria). In the past week, Kate Winslet split from Sam Mendes, while Jesse James has apologized to his wife, 2009 Academy Award best-actress winner Sandra Bullock, after reports of infidelity surfaced. The future of Bullock and James' relationship is unclear, but the so-called "curse" has reared its ugly head frequently of late. Let's take a look at the last 10 best-actress winners:
For many best-actress Oscar winners, the award has been a bad-luck charm for matters of the heart. More than a handful of leading ladies have parted ways with their significant others after snagging a statuette — from the Golden Age of Hollywood (Bette Davis and first husband Harmon Nelson) to the '70s (Barbra Streisand and Elliott Gould) to the turn of the millennium (Helen Hunt and Hank Azaria). In the past week, Kate Winslet split from Sam Mendes, while Jesse James has apologized to his wife, 2009 Academy Award best-actress winner Sandra Bullock, after reports of infidelity surfaced. The future of Bullock and James' relationship is unclear, but the so-called "curse" has reared its ugly head frequently of late. Let's take a look at the last 10 best-actress winners:
Report: Sandra Bullock moves out out amid model's claim of infidelity by Jesse James
Julia RobertsWon Oscar for: Erin Brockovich (2000)Status at the time: dating Benjamin BrattIn June 2001, three months after Bratt escorted Roberts to the Oscars (where he untangled her gown's long train as she made her way to the winner's podium), the pair announced their break-up. Each is now married with children.Halle BerryWon Oscar for: Monster's Ball (2001)Status at the time: married to Eric BenetA year after becoming the first black actress to win in the lead category, Berry split from her musician-husband of two years, who later entered sex-addiction rehab. The couple divorced in 2005.Nicole KidmanJesse James apologizes to Sandra Bullock: "I deserve everything bad coming my way"
Hilary Swank
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Ryan Phillippe dishes on his divorce
Helen MirrenKate Winslet and Sam Mendes split
Sandra Bullock