Why was Woman of the Year important in the careers of Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn?

The 1942 film Woman of the Year was a pivotal moment in the careers of Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn because it marked their first professional collaboration.12

For both actors, the film served as the beginning of a legendary screen partnership; they went on to star together in nine films, becoming one of Hollywood's most iconic pairings. Beyond their professional success, the production of the film was personally significant as it initiated an enduring romantic relationship between the two that lasted until Tracy’s death in 1967.13

The film itself was also a critical success, with its screenplay winning an Academy Award and Hepburn receiving a nomination for best actress.2