'Beats Of The Southern Wild' Best Actress Hopeful Quvenzhané Wallis And The 10 Youngest Oscar Nominees In History

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Keisha Castle-Hughes

In 2004, Keisha Castle-Hughes became the second youngest Best Actress nominee when she earned a nod for “Whale Rider" at the age of 13.

Marlee Matlin

In 1987, 21-year-old “Children of a Lesser God” star Marlee Matlin became the youngest Best Actress winner in history. She is also the first deaf winner.

Mickey Rooney

Mickey Rooney was 19 years old when he earned a Best Actor nomination for the musical “Babes in Arms” in 1940.

Haley Joal Osment

Haley Joel Osment was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for the 1999 horror film “The Sixth Sense” at the age of 11. He cried when he didn't win! 

Abigail Breslin

Abigail Breslin was 10 when she received a Best Supporting Actress nomination for the 2006 comedy “Little Miss Sunshine.”

Anna Paquin

"True Blood" star Anna Paquin took home Best Supporting Actress for the 1993 drama “The Piano" when she was 11. She is currently the second youngest Oscar winner in history.

Jackie Coopero

Tatum O'Neal

In 1974, Tatum O’Neal became the youngest Oscar winner in history when at 10 years old she earned the Best Supporting Actress award for “Paper Moon.”

Justin Henry

In 1980, 8-year-old Justin Henry became the youngest nominee of all time when he earned a Best Supporting Actor nod for “Kramer vs. Kramer.”