| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| First woman to win a best director Oscar, for the 2009 war film The Hurt Locker | The Times Specialist | 07 Jul 2025 |
| First woman to win a Best Director Oscar | LA Times Daily | 22 Apr 2023 |
| * She directed 'The Hurt Locker' | Premier Sunday | 25 Nov 2018 |