Secret Superheroes celebrates people who’ve overcome adversity, made amazing contributions to society, and inspired others to do the same. Each week we highlight exceptional people in different fields. This week we focus on the Oscars.
Steven Spielberg
He may need no introduction, but Steven Spielberg’s early life has often been overlooked. He’s now turned the spotlight on himself with The Fabelmans, a coming-of-age tale about an aspiring director who has to navigate his parent’s divorce, antisemitic abuse and other challenges lifted directly from Steven’s own youthful experiences. We take a closer look at the fascinating early career of one of the greatest directors in history.
Australia’s most successful Oscar-winning actor is back with her eighth nomination, chasing her third win, but these days Cate is more than just a cinema star. Her lifelong commitment to theater has seen her light up stages from Sydney to Broadway, but she’s now pivoting to television, while also keeping up her work as a humanitarian and philanthropist.
As a young boy Brian used Boyz N The Hood as a template for his own career, following in the footsteps of the film’s protagonist by swapping the projects for college. The Atlanta star’s nomination for Best Supporting Actor means he’s no longer one of Hollywood’s best-kept secrets, and this humble Superhero (he also plays Phastos in Eternals) may not be suffering from imposter syndrome for much longer.
