Mildred Pierce (miniseries) Mildred Pierce (miniseries) Mildred Pierce is a five-part miniseries that first aired on HBO on March 27, 2011. Adapted from James M. Cain's 1941 novel of the same name, it was directed by Todd Haynes, and starred Kate Winslet in the title role, alongside Guy Pearce, Evan Rachel Wood, and Melissa Leo. Carter Burwell wrote the original score for the miniseries. It is the second adaptation of the novel, after the 1945 film noir produced by Warner Bros. and starring Joan Crawford. "Mildred Pierce" depicts an overprotective, self-sacrificing mother during the Great Depression who finds herself separated from her husband,
Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress From 1976 to 1979, the award was called Best Acting Debut in a Motion Picture – Female. From 1980 to 1983, the award was called New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture – Female. A male actor did not receive the Award in 1982. The final recipient of the award was actress Sandahl Bergman for her performance in the 1982 film "Conan the Barbarian". The category was discontinued following the 1983 ceremony. Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress The Golden Globe for New Star of the Year – Actress was an award given