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In 1974 this young actress who co-starred in a film with her father became the youngest person to ever win the Academy Award as Best Supporting Actress. Who was she, and for what film?

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At the 46th Academy Awards ceremony in 1974, a remarkable record was set that still stands today. Ten-year-old Tatum O'Neal won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, making her the youngest person to ever win a competitive Academy Award. The victory was for her debut film role, where she managed to outshine a cast of seasoned performers, including her famous co-star.

The film was Peter Bogdanovich's critically acclaimed "Paper Moon." Set in the Great (Review) Depression and shot in striking black and white, the story follows a charismatic con man named Moses Pray. In a perfect piece of casting, the role was played by O'Neal's real-life father, Ryan O'Neal. Tatum played Addie Loggins, a cynical and precocious orphan who may or may not be Moses's daughter. She joins him on the road, quickly proving to be an even more effective swindler than he is.

The on-screen chemistry between the real-life father and daughter was undeniable, but it was Tatum's wise-beyond-her-years performance that truly captivated audiences and critics. She beat out a strong field of nominees, including Linda Blair for her terrifying role in "The Exorc