In honor of her third Oscar nomination, EW looks back on the acclaimed actress' illustrious career.
But how does this latest success fare against Mulligans finest work?
15.The Great Gatsby(2013)
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Baz Luhrmanns take onF.
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Scott Fitzgeralds enduring Roaring 20s novel is as opulent and excessive as, well, the Roaring 20s.
The result is bold and sometimes dazzling, but ultimately misguided.
Fitzgeralds writing is a critique of the self-mythologizing upper class; Luhrmanns adaptation buys into the myth.
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The directors heavy-handed approach to the material also flattens the characters, especially Daisy.
With one look into her expressive, heartbroken eyes, you know exactly what shes fighting for.
Where to watchAnd When Did You Last See Your Father?
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But its Mulligan who really sticks with you.
(We wont be forgettingthat bathtub sceneanytime soon.)
Pride & Prejudiceis also notable for being Carey Mulligans first film credit.
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She booked the role of Kitty Bennet as a teenagerright after she was rejected from drama school.
An Educationalso works because of Mulligans nuanced, complex turn.
None of which would be quite so vivid without the beguiling performance of newcomer Mulligan.
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Mulligan is excellent as Jean Berkley, Llewyns disillusioned ex-girlfriend, and she has an unexpectedly lovely singing voice.
Where to watchPromising Young Woman: Freevee on Amazon Prime Video
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