In the 2000s, Caine appeared in the comedy "Miss Congeniality" (2000) as the refined pageant coach opposite Sandra Bullock as the undercover FBI agent. The film was massive box office success and Caine earned praise for his comic turn. That same year Caine also appeared in Philip Kaufman's controversial yet acclaimed film "Quills" (2000) as Dr. Royer-Collard opposite Geoffrey Rush, Kate Winslet, and Joaquin Phoenix. In 2001, Caine starred in the ensemble dramedy "Last Orders" starring Helen Mirren, Bob Hoskins, and Tom Courtenay. Caine's next film "The Quiet American" (2002) won him great critical acclaim, earning him his sixth Academy Award nomination. Caine also earned a Golden Globe Award and British Academy Film Award for his performance.