Golden Globe Nominees: Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture

My predictions: 2/5
Who’s missing? Hong Chau (The Whale), Jessie Buckley (Women Talking), Claire Foy (Women Talking)

This category is pretty disappointing, even if it’s a good world we live in where Kerry Condon (The Banshees of Inisherin) is a shoo-in. I’m shocked by the omission of both “Women Talking” actresses and thought Chau was on track for a nomination too, while Carey Mulligan (She Said) showed up as the lone representative of her film. I’m all for Dolly De Leon (Triangle of Sadness) even though I don’t love the movie, but I’m frustrated by the fact that Jamie Lee Curtis (Everything Everywhere All at Once) is here over her costar Stephanie Hsu. Angela Bassett (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever) is a bit of a surprise given that no performers from the first film got nominated, but it’s a good mention and she is a very strong actress.

Who will win? Without the presumed frontrunners, I’ll bet on Condon to win this.

Golden Globe Predictions: Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture

I’ve been predicting the Golden Globe nominations for more than fifteen years, and even if the group doesn’t have the same industry relevance as in the past, it’s still helpful and fun to see what films and performances get honored. Here’s my assessment of the contenders in this category.

Last year’s nominees:
Caitriona Balfe (Belfast)
Ariana DeBose (West Side Story)
Kirsten Dunst (The Power of the Dog)
Aunjanue Ellis (King Richard)
Ruth Negga (Passing)

Two films have two contenders each, and it’s hard to imagine double dual nominees. Jessie Buckley (Women Talking) and Claire Foy (Women Talking) both seem likely to get in, while I think that Jamie Lee Curtis (Everything Everywhere All at Once) and Stephanie Hsu (Everything Everywhere All at Once) will both just miss out. Hong Chau (The Whale) is a good bet, though I do wish that her costar Sadie Sink (The Whale) was getting similar attention. Kerry Condon (The Banshees of Inisherin) is a wonderful standout of a film I liked much less than most people, and, provided she’s not classified as a lead, Carey Mulligan (She Said) could round out this category. The same thing goes for Janelle Monáe (Glass Onion: A Knives Out Story). Votes will also surely go to Nina Hoss (Tár), Dolly De Leon (Triangle of Sadness), Gabrielle Union (The Inspection), and Jean Smart (Babylon)

Current predictions:
Jessie Buckley (Women Talking)
Hong Chau (The Whale)
Kerry Condon (The Banshees of Inisherin)
Claire Foy (Women Talking)
Carey Mulligan (She Said)

Golden Globe Winner Predictions: Best Actress in a Supporting Role

The competition:
Caitriona Balfe (Belfast) plays protective mother Ma. She was nominated from 2015 to 2018 for “Outlander.” Her film is tied as the nominations leader.

Ariana DeBose (West Side Story) plays loyal girlfriend Anita. This is her first Globe nomination. Her film is up for Best Motion Picture – Comedy Musical, with director Steven Spielberg and costar Rachel Zegler also nominated.

Kirsten Dunst (The Power of the Dog) inn owner Rose Gordon. She earned her first nomination back in 1994 for “Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles.” She was nominated again in 2015 for season two of “Fargo” and in 2019 for “On Becoming a God in Central Florida.” Her film is tied as the nominations leader.

Aunjanue Ellis (King Richard) plays committed wife and mother Brandy Price. This is her first Globe nomination. Her costar Will Smith is also nominated, along with a song from the film, which contends for Best Motion Picture – Drama.

Ruth Negga (Passing) plays secretive wife Clare Bellew. She was previously nominated in 2016 for “Loving.” She is the lone representative from her film.

Additional notes: Everyone except Negga was cited by the Critics Choice Association in their nominations list. Only five times in the entire history of this category has the winner gone on not to be nominated for an Oscar, with last year being the first time in forty years that it happened when Jodie Foster won this prize. All but five times in the past fifteen years, the winner of this category has also won the Oscar, and several of those instances involved different nominees and category placements.
Who should win? This is a good list. I would choose DeBose or Balfe.
Who will win? I think this will be Dunst but it’s also possible it could be DeBose.

Golden Globe Winner Predictions: Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture

The competition:

Glenn Close (Hillbilly Elegy) plays grandmother Mamaw Vance. She has thirteen previous acting nominations, winning in 2004 for “The Lion in Winter,” in 2007 for “Damages,” and in 2018 for “The Wife.” She is the lone representative from her film.

Olivia Colman (The Father) plays devoted daughter Anne. Colman is a double nominee this year and has won on all three of her past nominations: in 2019 for “The Crown,” for which she contends again, in 2018 for “The Favourite,” and in 2016 for “The Night Manager.”

Jodie Foster (The Mauritanian) plays lawyer Nancy Hollander. She has seven previous nominations, including two wins, for “The Accused” in 1988 and in 1991 for “The Silence of the Lambs,” in addition to having received the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2012. Her costar Tahar Rahim is also nominated this year.

Amanda Seyfried (Mank) plays actress Marion Davies. This is her first Globe nomination. Her film is the nominations leader.

Helena Zengel (News of the World) plays orphan Johanna Leonberger. This is the first Globe nomination for the twelve-year-old actress. Her film is also nominated for Best Original Score.

Additional notes: Close, Colman, and Zengel are also nominated for individual SAG Awards, while Close, Colman, and Seyfried are up for Critics Choice Awards, where Zengel is a nominee in the Young Actor/Actress category. Only four times in the entire history of this category has the winner gone on not to be nominated for an Oscar, and the most recent time was more than forty years ago. All but four times in the past fifteen years, the winner of this category has also won the Oscar, and several of those instances involved different nominees and category placements.
Who should win? None of these performances are at the top of my list, but I think I’d choose Seyfried.
Who will win? It’s hard to know with popular critics’ pick Maria Bakalova in a different category – probably Close?

Golden Globe Nominees: Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture

My predictions: 3/5
Who’s missing? Ellen Burstyn (Pieces of a Woman), Saoirse Ronan (Ammonite), Youn Yuh-jung (Minari)

This category had an open spot since Maria Bakalova was in the category, and it was a great opportunity for Helena Zengel (News of the World) to get in for a strong breakthrough performance in a solid film. I didn’t expect Burstyn’s snub, and in her place we have a bit of a surprise in Jodie Foster (The Mauritanian), whose film also earned a nomination for star Tahar Rahim. I’m not sure her inclusion is entirely merited, but it is a worthwhile film. Amanda Seyfried (Mank) and Olivia Colman (The Father) both scored for films that performed very well, while Glenn Close (Hillbilly Elegy) managed to get in for her very poorly-reviewed movie.

Who will win? I’m honestly not sure. Maybe Close?

Golden Globe Musings: Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture

Golden Globe nominations for this year will be announced shortly, so here’s a survey of the contenders and the most likely predictions at this time. Weigh in with your thoughts, and let me know if I’ve left off anything important. A reminder that the Globes are wildly unpredictable and that, especially this year, it’s hard to know which films and performances will end up being honored.

Last year’s nominees:
Kathy Bates (Richard Jewell)
Annette Bening (The Report)
Laura Dern (Marriage Story)
Jennifer Lopez (Hustlers)
Margot Robbie (Bombshell)

The main critics’ honoree, Maria Bakalova (Borat Subsequent Moviefilm), is competing as a comedy lead actress, which opens this category up a bit more. Frontrunners include Amanda Seyfried (Mank), Olivia Colman (The Father), Ellen Burstyn (Pieces of a Woman), Glenn Close (Hillbilly Elegy), and Youn Yuh-jung (Minari). Other possibilities are Saoirse Ronan (Ammonite), Renée Elise Goldsberry (Hamilton), Helena Zengel (News of the World), and Talia Ryder (Never Rarely Sometimes Always).

Current predictions:
Ellen Burstyn (Pieces of a Woman)
Glenn Close (Hillbilly Elegy)
Olivia Colman (The Father)
Saoirse Ronan (Ammonite)
Amanda Seyfried (Mank)

Golden Globe Winner Predictions: Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture

The competition:
Kathy Bates (Richard Jewell) plays distraught mother Bobi Jewell. Bates has four previous film nominations, winning in 1990 for “Misery,” and three TV bids, winning in 1996 for “The Late Shift.” She last contended in 2014 for “American Horror Story.” She is the lone representative from her film.

Annette Bening (The Report) plays Senator Dianne Feinstein. Bening has seven previous film nominations, winning for “Being Julia” and “The Kids Are All Right.” She also has a previous TV bid. She last contended in 2016 for “20th Century Women.” She is the lone representative from her film.

Laura Dern (Marriage Story) plays divorce lawyer Nora Fanshaw. Dern was Miss Golden Globe in 1981 and has just one previous film bid, for “Rambling Rose” in 1991. She has won four out of six TV bids, for “Afterburn,” “Recount,” “Enlightened,” and “Big Little Lies.” Her film is the nominations leader and contends for Best Motion Picture – Drama.

Jennifer Lopez (Hustlers) plays stripper Ramona Vega. Lopez was previously nominated in 1997 for “Selena.” She is the lone representative from her film.

Margot Robbie (Bombshell) plays Fox News producer Kayla Pospisil. Robbie was previously nominated in 2017 for “I, Tonya.” Her costar Charlize Theron is also nominated this year.

Additional notes: Dern, Lopez, and Robbie all contend for individual SAG Awards, and Robbie is nominated as part of her ensemble as well. Only four times in the entire history of this category has the winner gone on not to be nominated for an Oscar, and the most recent time was more than forty years ago. All but five times in the past fifteen years, the winner of this category has also won the Oscar, and several of those instances involved different nominees and category placements.
Who should win? I liked Bates, but she wasn’t the strongest part of her film. Bening didn’t impress me much in this turn. Robbie was great, and I’d be happy with her or Dern. Lopez did steal her film, which might be worthy of a win.
Who will win? It’s a two-way race between Lopez and Dern. I’m backing the former.

Golden Globe Nominees: Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture

My predictions: 3/5, missing Bates and Bening
Who’s missing? Zhao Shuzhen (The Farewell), Margot Robbie (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood)

I neglected to swap Kathy Bates (Richard Jewell) in after seeing her film, which I really liked, and it’s interesting to see her extracted as the lone nomination since she is good but not the best part of it. I’m genuinely surprised that Annette Bening (The Report) made the cut since I wasn’t at all impressed with her take on Dianne Feinstein when I saw her film at Sundance in January. My double nomination prediction for Margot Robbie (Bombshell) didn’t pan out, but she did get in for the performance that seems to have gone over better with awards bodies. Laura Dern (Marriage Story) is in for the nominations leader, even though she was snubbed for her equally strong TV turn on “Big Little Lies.” Rounding out the list is the one nominee I haven’t seen, Jennifer Lopez (Hustlers), whose film I’m going to see tonight!

Who will win? I actually think it will be Lopez over Dern, but let me watch the film first before I commit to that.

Golden Globe Musings: Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture

Golden Globe nominations for this year will be announced shortly, so here’s a survey of the contenders and the most likely predictions at this time. Weigh in with your thoughts, and let me know if I’ve left off anything important. A reminder that the Globes are wildly unpredictable and that it is still a bit early to gauge the reception or awards potential of a number of the so-called “contenders” at this point.

Last year’s nominees:
Amy Adams (Vice)
Claire Foy (First Man)
Regina King (If Beale Street Could Talk)
Emma Stone (The Favourite)
Rachel Weisz (The Favourite)

I’m not sure exactly where to start here aside from with Jennifer Lopez (Hustlers) and Laura Dern (Marriage Story), who seems like a sure thing even though I’m predicting her to miss out on a TV bid in the corresponding category. Zhao Shuzhen (The Farewell) seems to be building buzz, while I’m still not convinced that Annette Bening (The Report) is going anywhere. I’m actually going to predict that Margot Robbie (Bombshell) scores twice in this race, also earning a bid for her performance in “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” I still think Maggie Smith (Downton Abbey) might make the cut, but it’s also possible that late-breakers like Florence Pugh (Little Women) and Kathy Bates (Richard Jewell). Other possibilities include Scarlett Johansson (Jojo Rabbit), Thomasin McKenzie (Jojo Rabbit), Meryl Streep (The Laundromat), Nicole Kidman (Bombshell), Octavia Spencer (Luce), and Da’Vine Joy Randolph (Dolemite Is My Name).

Current predictions:
Laura Dern (Marriage Story)
Jennifer Lopez (Hustlers)
Margot Robbie (Bombshell)
Margot Robbie (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood)
Zhao Shuzhen (The Farewell)

Golden Globe Winner Predictions: Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture

The competition:
Amy Adams (Vice) plays former Second Lady Lynne Cheney. Her film is nominated for Best Motion Picture – Comedy/Musical. Adams is also nominated for her TV work in “Sharp Objects” this year. She has seven previous nominations, with back-to-back wins in 2013 and 2014 for “American Hustle” and “Big Eyes,” respectively.

Claire Foy (First Man) plays Janet Shearon Armstrong, the wife of the first man to walk on the moon. Her film is also nominated for Best Original Score. Foy was nominated last year for her work on the TV show “The Crown” and won the year before that for the same performance.

Regina King (If Beale Street Could Talk) plays Sharon Rivers, a loyal mother trying to defend the father of her daughter’s baby from wrongful incarceration. Her film is nominated for Best Motion Picture – Drama. She also contends this year for her TV work in “Seven Seconds.” The three-time Emmy winner was previously nominated for a Globe in 2015 for “American Crime.”

Emma Stone (The Favourite) plays Abigail Masham, a woman vying with her cousin for the affection of the queen. Her film is nominated for Best Motion Picture – Comedy/Musical. Stone was nominated last year for “Battle of the Sexes,” won the year before that for “La La Land,” and was previously nominated for “Birdman” and “Easy A.”

Rachel Weisz (The Favourite) plays Sarah Churchill, a duchess vying with her cousin for the affection of the queen. Her film is nominated for Best Motion Picture – Comedy/Musical. She won a Globe in 2005 for “The Constant Gardener” and was also nominated in 2012 for “The Deep Blue Sea.”

Additional notes: Adams, Stone, and Weisz all contend for individual SAG Awards. Four times in the past fifteen years, two actresses from one film have faced off, with only one instance resulting in one of them winning, when Melissa Leo beat Amy Adams for “The Fighter.” Only four times in the entire history of this category has the winner gone on not to be nominated for an Oscar, and the most recent time was more than forty years ago. All but five times in the past fifteen years, the winner of this category has also won the Oscar, and several of those instances involved different nominees and category placements.
Who should win? This is a great list. Adams and Foy were the standouts of their films, and King delivered a strong turn in hers as well. Though I might argue that they’re leads, both Stone and Weisz were terrific in their film. I think I’d choose the latter but both were really great.
Who will win? Despite her SAG snub, King is still the frontrunner.

Golden Globe Nominees: Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture

My predictions: 5/5
Who’s missing? Nicole Kidman (Boy Erased), Elizabeth Debicki (Widows), Michelle Yeoh (Crazy Rich Asians)

This is my only fully accurate film category, and I’m pretty happy with the nominees. Claire Foy (First Man) managed to get in despite her film missing out in all the top races, which speaks to the nature of her performance. Both Amy Adams (Vice) and Regina King (If Beale Street Could Talk) are double nominees, also recognized for their miniseries work. And, fortunately, both Emma Stone (The Favourite) and Rachel Weisz (The Favourite) made the cut. This could well be the Oscar list – I don’t see any other contenders likely to knock the out right now, but of course we’ll have to see who else shows up as we get closer.

Who will win? She’s already won a bunch of precursors, and I think King will continue that sweep here.

Golden Globe Musings: Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture

Golden Globe nominations for this year will be announced in just a few weeks, so here’s a survey of the contenders and the most likely predictions at this time. Weigh in with your thoughts, and let me know if I’ve left off anything important. A reminder that the Globes are wildly unpredictable and that it is still a bit early to gauge the reception or awards potential of a number of the so-called “contenders” at this point.

Last year’s nominees:
Mary J. Blige (Mudbound)
Hong Chau (Downsizing)
Allison Janney (I, Tonya)
Laurie Metcalf (Lady Bird)
Octavia Spencer (The Shape of Water)

There are a number of women who might figure into this competition. Claire Foy (First Man) feels like a very safe bet, and, as long as she ends up classified in this category, so does Emma Stone (The Favourite). I’m rooting for Rachel Weisz (The Favourite), but she’s far from a lock here, competing with other films with multiple contenders, like Elizabeth Debicki (Widows) and Cynthia Erivo (Widows). Amy Adams (Vice) is a Globe favorite and should have no trouble getting in even if her film doesn’t find a lot of support, and the same should be true for Regina King (If Beale Street Could Talk). It’s very possible that Margot Robbie (Mary, Queen of Scots) could earn a nomination. Other possibilities include Nicole Kidman (Boy Erased), Michelle Yeoh (Crazy Rich Asians) and Natalie Portman (Vox Lux).

Current predictions:
Amy Adams (Vice)
Elizabeth Debicki (Widows)
Claire Foy (First Man)
Regina King (If Beale Street Could Talk)
Emma Stone (The Favourite)

Golden Globe Winner Predictions: Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture

The competition: Mary J. Blige’s devoted matriarch (Mudbound), Hong Chau’s shrunken activist (Downsizing), Allison Janney’s cruel mother (I, Tonya), Laurie Metcalf’s concerned mother (Lady Bird), and Octavia Spencer’s sarcastic janitor (The Shape of Water).

For your information: Spencer won this award in 2011 for “The Help” and was nominated again last year for “Hidden Figures.” Janney has five previous TV nods, and Metcalf has two. Blige is also nominated for a song from her film this year, and has one previous song nomination. This is Chau’s first nomination. Janney, Metcalf, and Spencer all have their films nominated for the top prize.

Who should win? I haven’t seen Chau’s performance yet. Janney, Metcalf, and Spencer were all superb, so I’d be happy with any of them.

Who will win? While I’m sure both Blige and Janney will garner plenty of votes, I think that Metcalf is the frontrunner.

Golden Globe Nominees: Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture

My predictions: 3/5, picking Hunter and Leo over Blige and Chau
Who’s missing? Holly Hunter, Melissa Leo, Michelle Pfeiffer

I’m surprised that Holly Hunter is here even though she wasn’t the standout of her completely shut-out movie for me, and I’m sadder about Melissa Leo’s omission. It’s interesting that both Mary J. Blige (Mudbound) and Hong Chau (Downsizing) both made it in despite their films being ignored elsewhere (Blige’s managed a song nomination). I haven’t seen the latter, so I can’t comment on it yet. Expected frontrunners Allison Janney (I, Tonya) and Laurie Metcalf (Lady Bird) are both here, as is a great representative from the most-nominated film, Octavia Spencer (The Shape of Water).

Who will win? I think that Metcalf should be able to take it, but this is a competitive category.

Golden Globe Musings: Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture

Golden Globe nominations for this year will be announced in just a few weeks, so here’s a survey of the contenders and the most likely predictions at this time. Weigh in with your thoughts, and let me know if I’ve left off anything important. A reminder that the Globes are wildly unpredictable and that it is still a bit early to gauge the reception or awards potential of a number of the so-called “contenders” at this point.

Last year’s nominees:
Viola Davis (Fences)
Naomie Harris (Moonlight)
Nicole Kidman (Lion)
Octavia Spencer (Hidden Figures)
Michelle Williams (Manchester by the Sea)

Playing a memorable mother seems to be the key to this race this year, with the three frontrunners - Laurie Metcalf (Lady Bird), Allison Janney (I, Tonya) and Holly Hunter (The Big Sick) – all fitting that bill. At this point, Melissa Leo (Novitiate) and Octavia Spencer (The Shape of Water) seem like the best bets to join them. Other contenders include Mary J. Blige (Mudbound), Kristin Scott Thomas (Darkest Hour), Michelle Pfeiffer (Mother!), Hong Chau (Downsizing), and Catherine Keener (Get Out).

Current predictions:
Holly Hunter (The Big Sick)
Allison Janney (I, Tonya)
Melissa Leo (Novitiate)
Laurie Metcalf (Lady Bird)
Octavia Spencer (The Shape of Water)

Golden Globe Winner Predictions: Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture

The competition: Viola Davis’ loyal wife (Fences), Naomie Harris’ troubled mother (Moonlight), Nicole Kidman’s devoted mother (Lion), Octavia Spencer’s talented supervisor (Hidden Figures), and Michelle Williams’ devastated ex-wife (Manchester by the Sea).

For your information: This is Kidman’s eleventh nomination, and she has won three times before, most recently in 2002 for “The Hours.” This is Williams’ fourth nomination, and she won in 2011 for “My Week with Marilyn.” Spencer won in 2011 for “The Help.” This is Davis’ fifth overall nomination, representing both film and TV work. This is the first nomination for Harris. “Lion,” “Manchester by the Sea,” and “Moonlight” are all nominated for Best Motion Picture – Drama.

Who should win? These are all solid performances – I think Williams is my favorite.

Who will win? It seems that Davis is ahead of the pack at this point.

Golden Globe Nominees: Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture

My predictions: 4/5, picking Gerwig over Spencer
Who’s missing? Greta Gerwig

This category makes a lot of sense. I chose a fifth nominee somewhat at random, and therefore Octavia Spencer (Hidden Figures) makes some sense since her film seems to be popular and she’s well-regarded. I have to see that and Viola Davis (Fences) in her film. Naomie Harris (Moonlight) is a good choice, and I’m especially excited about Nicole Kidman (Lion) and Michelle Williams (Manchester by the Sea), great parts of very, very good films.

Who will win? I’d pick Davis at this point.

Golden Globe Musings: Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture

Golden Globe nominations for this year will be announced very soon, so here’s a survey of the contenders and the most likely predictions at this time. Weigh in with your thoughts, and let me know if I’ve left off anything important. A reminder that the Globes are wildly unpredictable and that it is still a bit early to gauge the reception or awards potential of a number of the so-called “contenders” at this point.

Last year’s nominees:
Jane Fonda (Youth)
Jennifer Jason Leigh (The Hateful Eight)
Helen Mirren (Trumbo)
Alicia Vikander (Ex Machina)
Kate Winslet (Steve Jobs)

There are a few clear frontrunners this year, though it’s unclear if some, like Viola Davis (Fences), will end up in the lead race instead. It looks like most say here, so I may change my predictions in that other category. Naomie Harris (Moonlight), Nicole Kidman (Lion), and Michelle Williams (Manchester by the Sea) are at the head of the pack. Octavia Spencer (Hidden Figures) and Janelle Monae (Hidden Figures) have been cited by different precursors, so one or both of them could make it in here. Other possibilities include Greta Gerwig (20th Century Women), Felicity Jones (A Monster Calls), and Helen Mirren (Eye in the Sky).

Current predictions:
Viola Davis (Fences)
Greta Gerwig (20th Century Women)
Naomie Harris (Moonlight)
Nicole Kidman (Lion)
Michelle Williams (Manchester by the Sea)

Golden Globe Winner Predictions: Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture

The competition: Jane Fonda’s Hollywood actress (Youth), Jennifer Jason Leigh’s uppity prisoner (The Hateful Eight), Helen Mirren’s gossip queen (Trumbo), Alicia Vikander’s cunning robot (Ex Machina), and Kate Winslet’s loyal collaborator (Steve Jobs).

For your information: This is Fonda’s fifteen nomination, and she has won seven times. This is Mirren’s fourteenth nomination, and she has won three times, including two trophies out of three nominations in 2006. This is the eleventh nomination for Winslet, who has won three times. In 2008, she won both Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress. Leigh was nominated once before and Vikander is also nominated for “The Danish Girl” this year.

Who should win? Winslet really impressed me in her film, and I’d sooner vote for Leigh in “Anomalisa” and Vikander in “The Danish Girl” than the roles they’re nominated for, even though they were good.

Who will win? There’s no real frontrunner here, and so this will be helpful in determining who might be able to take home the Oscar, though Rooney Mara and Alicia Vikander being recognized for what the Globes consider leading roles will change things. It could be any of them, but I’ll bet on Leigh.

Golden Globe Nominees: Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture

My predictions: 4/5, picking Stewart over Vikander
Who’s missing? Kristen Stewart, Rachel McAdams, Elizabeth Banks

I was confused when I heard Alicia Vikander (Ex Machina) announced during the nominations broadcast, but I turns out that she managed to score two nominations this year, making her a very hot commodity. I have to see that film as soon as I can. She’s joined by two other SAG snubees: Jane Fonda (Youth), representing her film, and Jennifer Jason Leigh (The Hateful Eight), whose film also got mentions for screenplay and score. Though her film didn’t crack the top race, I’m happy to see Kate Winslet (Steve Jobs) here, and Helen Mirren (Trumbo) is now looking like a very strong Oscar contender. Is it too late for Kristen Stewart? I’m not so sure.

Who will win? I’m going to say Vikander, though it’s a longshot.