| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Oscar-winning director behind upcoming movie Hamnet (5,4) | ||
| Second woman, after Kathryn Bigelow, to win a best director Oscar (2020) | New York Times | 04 Jan 2025 |
| Oscar-winning director of "Nomadland" | Universal | 14 Jan 2023 |
| *Asian American who became only the second woman to win the Oscar for Best Director | New York Times | 06 Sep 2021 |