Melissa Leo Wins Deserved Golden Globe for The Fighter

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If Academy Awards were actually given to actors who deserved them, then Melissa Leo would already have a collection of little gold men starting with one for her work in 21 Grams (2003) , and another for her role Frozen River (2009).
Below is a clip from 21 Grams, in case you forgot how great she was in it:


In previous years I posted about her previous nominations for an Oscar:
Why Melissa Leo Should Win Best Actor (2009)
A More Personal Take...Melissa Leo to Win Best Actor (2009)

But, the truth is, whenever it comes to Leo's work, everyone in the business knows what those of us growing up with her knew;  Melissa Leo is not just extremely talented, she's also a fearless powerhouse who gives her all for her work. 

So today I'm giving a "shout out" to Leo for her Golden Globe win last night.
And I'm stating I've got my fingers crossed (again) that she will also be nominated for her work in The Fighter, and even, perhaps, make 2011 the year she scores her first Oscar.

Here's a link to a nice story from The Burlington Free Press about her background in Vermont.

Golden Globe winner Leo spent time growing up in Vermont




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