Every year the Supporting Categories are the hardest to predict. And it makes me so damn frustrated. Grr. This year I am 100% positive two actresses will receive nominations; Octavia Spencer and Berenice Bejo.
Since the beginning of this crazy awards season I have been torn with the notion of Jessica Chastain and Melissa McCarthy receiving nominations. Jessica Chastain was in a bunch of movies this year and I’m happy The Help is the one she is getting notice for, but there is this inkling inside of me that wonders if she’ll be victim to a vote split and completely miss the nomination. On the other hand, if Melissa McCarthy received a nomination I would smile wide, very wide, but I keep wondering if the academy will shut her out just because it’s comedy. But, then I think back to when Robert Downey Jr. received a nomination for Tropic Thunder. So, that tells me anything can happen and that McCarthy has a great chance of hearing her name called Oscar morning.
Now, if Bejo, Spencer, Chastain, and McCarthy receive nominations that leaves one spot. And that spot will be filled by Janet McTeer, Shailene Woodley, or Carey Mulligan.
Let’s review the possible nominees for Best Supporting Actress.
| Octavia Spencer- The Help |
| Bérénice Bejo- The Artist |
The Artist is the type of film I really liked after seeing but learned to love over time. Bejo gives an outstanding performance and gives us a little reminder of the magic that is silent film. She is a lock for the nomination with recognition from the critics, Globes, and SAGs. Everybody loves The Artist and everybody loves her.
| Jessica Chastain- The Help |
The newcomer has been the breakthrough artist of 2011. Chastain played one of the most loveable characters in The Help and aside from Spencer’s character, you really were rooting for her from start to finish. Chastain plays Celia Foote, the ditzy, fun girl next door without a hurtful, racist bone in her body. She is absolutely colorblind and just lives her life in ignorant bliss. Celia is one of my favorite characters in the book/movie and Chastain brought her to life with such excitement and intelligence. I hope she isn’t the victim of a vote split because I think moviegoers all over want to see her with a nomination. She’s received love from the critics, Globes and SAGs, next stop, Oscars.| Melissa McCarthy- Bridesmaids |
Melissa McCarthy is one of the nicest people off screen, but when that camera turns on she has the dirtiest mouth. So it made sense why this role fit her like a glove. A lot of people have made remark that this movie proved women are funny, but this movie reminded people that this is how women are. We are as dirty and crude as the next person and people like Megan exist everywhere. McCarthy stole the show with her outrageous antics, incredibly high self-esteem and a bluntness that made you sit back and wonder if she really said what she said. Kristen Wiig wrote a good character, but McCarthy made it great. I will be the happiest person Oscar morning if her name is called. McCarthy has been loved by the critics and has received a nomination from the SAGs. Robert Downy Jr. proved a few years back that if you really invest in a character and turn it into the hilarious scene stealer you will get noticed. C’mon Academy!| Janet McTeer- Albert Nobbs |
| Shailene Woodley- The Decsendants |
| Carey Mulligan- Drive & Shame |
| Vanessa Redgrave- Coriolanus |
This category angers me every year because making a final decision always gives me a huge headache. Now that I’ve finished this list, yep, headache is back. I am positive Bejo and Spencer are locks and that Chastain will be nominated as well. The last two spots can go to any supporting actress on this list. But, here is my final decision.
Anna’s Final Five:
Bérénice Bejo- The Artist
Jessica Chastain- The Help
Janet McTeer- Albert Nobbs
Melissa McCarthy- Bridesmaids
Octavia Spencer- The Help
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I’m less solid than you are on McTeer, but we shall see…
At this point the only questionable choice is McTeer, I still think Woodley has a better chance but it’s between them both with maybe a surprise showing from Mulligan for “Shame”.
I don’t think there is a chance for Mulligan in Drive, especially if you consider vote splitting.
I think Mulligan will be a suprise nominee, like Maggie G was for Crazy Heart.