Heath Ledger was publicly criticized when cast as the Joker because he didn't fit the traditional image of the role. The result was historic: 32 Best Supporting Actor awards, including the rare 'quintuple' sweep of Oscar, Golden Globe, BAFTA, SAG, and Critics' Choice. The gap between media expectation and final outcome became one of cinema's most decisive proof-of-work stories.
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