Tue Mar 04 05:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” Launches Careers, Ignites Awards Buzz

**Los Angeles, CA** – Quentin Tarantino’s *Once Upon a Time in Hollywood*, a 2019 film, continues to make waves, not just for its A-list cast featuring Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt, but for its impact on the careers of several supporting actresses. The film, a revisionist take on the Manson Family murders, served as a springboard for Mikey Madison and Margaret Qualley.

Madison’s chilling portrayal of Sadie, a Manson family member, in *Once Upon a Time in Hollywood* led to her starring role in *Anora*, earning her widespread critical acclaim and positioning her as a frontrunner for an Oscar. Qualley’s performance as Pussycat, another Manson follower, also garnered attention, though her powerful performance in *The Substance* was surprisingly overlooked by the Academy Awards.

While the film focuses on the struggles of fading actor Rick Dalton (DiCaprio) and his stunt double Cliff Booth (Pitt) navigating the changing Hollywood landscape of 1969, the supporting cast, including Qualley, Madison, Sydney Sweeney (as Snake), and Austin Butler (as Tex Watson), have all experienced significant career boosts following their appearances. The film also features a cameo by Maya Hawke, daughter of Tarantino collaborator Uma Thurman.

*Once Upon a Time in Hollywood*, despite altering the course of the historical events, provides a captivating backdrop showcasing both the era’s glamour and its darker underbelly. The film’s impact extends beyond its box office success, highlighting the power of even supporting roles in launching promising actors to stardom.

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