Anna Paquin’s acting journey began on a high note after she landed the role of Flora McGrath in the 1993 historical drama The Piano. Marking her feature film debut, the movie was a huge hit and earned three Oscars, including Best Supporting Actress for Paquin, making her one of the youngest actors ever to receive such an honor.
She has since continued to demonstrate her acting prowess in numerous films. However, winning the industry’s most prestigious award for her first film at 11 was undoubtedly overwhelming for the young star. Later in an interview, Paquin reflected on her emotions at the time and recounted how she nearly violated an Oscar protocol after receiving her award.
Anna Paquin Recalled Breaking the Oscars Protocol At the 66th Academy Awards
Anna Paquin has been open about showing interest in the 1993 film as it allowed her to take a break from school. The success of the film and the recognition it brought to her was surprising for her, especially at the 66th Academy Awards, when she won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.
In an interview with The Guardian, the 41-year-old actress shared that coming from a small town in New Zealand, she was surprised that everyone at the award ceremony seemed to know who she was. “I was just confused that everyone knew who I was,” she said before adding, “I was just some kid from a small town in New Zealand.”
She shared that while her parents had set her up “not to be disappointed” if she lost, they did not explain to her what they should do upon winning. And as she was not aware of the protocol after winning the award, she started walking back to her seat after receiving the golden statue.
As per norms, the winner is to go backstage for the photographs and further interviews for their victory. Paquin, who was only 11 at the time, however, recalled, “taking my trophy down the stairs and back to my seat.”
“If you look back at the footage, you can see people trying to stop me, and I’m just walking away to sit back down with my mum,” she further shared. Paquin has also opened up about how she tried to hide her Oscar because she didn’t want her friends to perceive her differently after winning the prestigious award.
Anna Paquin is Reportedly Reprising Her Role as Rogue in Deadpool & Wolverine
Anna Paquin’s one of the most popular roles include Rogue in the X-Men film series. And the actress is rumored to reprise her role a decade later in the upcoming film Deadpool & Wolverine. The True Blood actress is reportedly expected to be one of the actors from the original franchise who will be appearing in the highly anticipated film.
Her return as Rogue could reportedly be connected to Hugh Jackman’s return as Wolverine. Paquin was last seen embodying the mutant character in The Days of Future Past in a brief cameo. However, an extended version of the film featured Rogue in a prominent role, before the makers reduced her character for a brief cameo only.
The Piano is available to rent/buy on Apple TV+.
Deadpool & Wolverine is set to be released on July 26, 2024.
