| Kristen Stewart Spencer | Lady Gaga The House of Gucci | Jessica Chastain The Eyes of Tammy Faye | Frances McDormand The Tragedy of Macbeth | Jodie Comer The Last Duel |
| No nominations | 1 nomination (for acting) | 2 nominations | 6 nominations (for acting) 3 wins | No nominations |
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| Biopics for a hot topic are all the rage and if Larrain can get that performance out of Portman in Jackie, maybe Stewart can break through with Oscar | I don’t trust Gucci at all, but Gaga’s acting career maybe undeniable. Nobody has any idea what to expect from the film | This looks like a big performance and Oscar loves when you play a real person. Can she be truly seen under all that makeup? | No actress in Hollywood is on a hotter Oscar streak than McDormand. It is much more likely they would be sick of her than her being bad | The film looks like a showcase just for her, but will the it be good enough to garner her awards consideration? |
| ALTERNATIVES | ||||
| Penelope Cruz Parallel Mothers | Tessa Thompson Passing | Jennifer Hudson Respect | Emila Jones Coda | Alicia Vikander Blue Bayou |
| 3 nominations 1 win | No nominations | 1 nomination, 1 win | No nominations | 1 nomination, 1 win |
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| She has shown the ability to be nominated for Spanish-speaking Almodovar movies in the past, so why don’t do it again? | She has a ton of fans and the commercial success, but will she be overshadowed by Negga or other aspects of the film? | The film arrived with a “Meh” but Hudson was singled out. Maybe she can win some precursors and leg it out | Hollywood loves to award brand-new stars and Jones seems primed. Could be in line for breakthrough awards | She’s been all over the place in quality since her Oscar win, but as the most familiar face in the film, she could find herself in the Academy’s good graces again |
| MORE ALTERNATIVES | ||||
| Anya Taylor-Joy Last Night in Soho | Halle Berry Bruised | Cate Blanchett Nightmare Alley | Olivia Colman The Lost Daughter | Sandra Bullock The Unforgiveable |
| No nominations | 1 nomination, 1 win | 7 nominations, 2 wins | 2 nominations, 1 win | 2 nominations, 1 win |
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| The film’s reviews are mixed at best, but Taylor-Joy is beloved across the industry. If audiences love it, you never know | Berry has to return to the Oscar limelight eventually, right? She directs herself in this MMA drama | Blanchett is always great, but she already has two wins and the Oscars are fresh off awarding McDormand her third. But, if the film is a hit… | She has kept popping up in the awards conversation and doesn’t look to be going away. Is she a lead? | The buzz around the film is growing and Bullock hasn’t been in the mix in a while. Might be time for a resurgence |
