1986 Academy Awards: Best Actress Outcome

In 1986, Geraldine Page received the Academy Award for Best Actress. This marked her eighth nomination for the award.

Page was recognized for her performance in "The Trip to Bountiful."

Whoopi Goldberg was also a nominee in the same category for her debut role in "The Color Purple."

That year, "The Color Purple" was nominated for 11 awards but did not secure any wins.