re: What will the oscars do about their best actor versus actress categories?

In one of the more insensitive decisions made by Hollywood/media conglomerates, back in 1992, the Chicago Film Critics Association nominated Jaye Davidson as both "Most Promising Actor" and "Most Promising Actress" for his role in The Crying Game. He is merely a gay man who was cast in the role of a transgender woman. He lost both awards.

The MPAA nominated him for Best Actor in a Supporting Role that year.