Marisa Tomei for ‘My Cousin Vinny’ Is the Rare Perfect Oscars Win

On the 30th anniversary of Tomei’s shocking Oscars upset, we remember what it was that made her victory so controversial—and why it was so deserved.

Kevin Fallon 

Senior Editor, Obsessed

Published Mar. 9 2023 4:13AM EST 

Kevin Fallon

Senior Editor, Obsessed

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kevin.fallon@thedailybeast.com

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