Only One Person Has Won the Best Picture Oscar Two Years in a Row

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By Sarah Lewis

Published Sep 11, 2023

Winning an Academy Award for Best Picture twice in a row is a singular accolade held only by this filmmaker.

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David O. Selznick won Best Picture at the Oscars two years in a row, making him the only person to achieve this impressive feat in Academy Award history.
The film Gone with the Wind was a huge success and won numerous Oscars, but its legacy is complicated due to its racist portrayal of African American characters and the mistreatment of Hattie McDaniel, who won Best Supporting Actress for her role.
Selznick's next award-winning film, Rebecca, solidified his reputation as a classic movie legend, showcasing his talent for working with popular literature and transforming it into successful films.