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Melissa Leo

Aired on: February 20, 2009

After 30 years as an actress, Melissa Leo is enjoying what she calls a "once-in-a-lifetime" experience as an Oscar® nominee for her work in Frozen River. "It's a whirlwind," says Melissa, who now finds herself rubbing elbows with Hollywood legends. "There I am on the red carpet one day and I'm interviewing with a TV camera there, and this tall man comes up behind me and says, 'I want to meet you,' ... Clint Eastwood!" Still giggling in disbelief, she adds, "He's delightful, even more amazing in person!"