The Top 5 Youngest Oscar Winners for Best Actress
| Actress | Age | Film | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Marlee Matlin | 21 years, 218 days | Children of a Lesser God | 1986 |
2 |
Janet Gaynor | 22 years, 222 days | 7th Heaven, Street Angel, and Sunrise | 1927/28 |
3 |
Joan Fontaine | 24 years, 127 days | Suspicion | 1941 |
4 |
Audrey Hepburn | 24 years, 325 days | Roman Holiday | 1953 |
5 |
Jennifer Jones | 25 years | The Song of Bernadette | 1943 |
Sources: Academy Awards Database
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