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OSCARS QUIZ: Who was the youngest best actress winner?

January 17, 2008 |  9:50 am

If Ellen Page ("Juno") wins best actress, she'll set a new record for youngest actress. Who holds that distinction today? Your options: Joan Fontaine ("Suspicion"), Janet Gaynor ("Seventh Heaven," "Street Angel," "Sunrise"), Audrey Hepburn, "Roman Holiday" Marlee Matlin ("Children of a Lesser God"). CLICK HERE to see the answer!

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YOUNGEST WINNER:

Marlee Matlin, "Children of a Lesser God" (1986) — Age at time of victory: 21 years, 218 days

Janet Gaynor, "7tth Heaven," "Street Angel," "Sunrise" (1927/28) — 22 years, 222 days

Joan Fontaine, "Suspicion" (1941) — 24 years, 127 days

Audrey Hepburn, "Roman Holiday" (1953) — 24 years, 325 days

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