Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
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| Name | Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| Presenter | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences |
| Country | United States |
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presents this award annually to recognize outstanding performances by actresses in Hollywood films, as seen in movies like 12 Years a Slave, The Help, and Les Misérables. This prestigious honor is considered one of the most respected awards in the film industry, with past winners including Kathy Bates, Angelina Jolie, and Cate Blanchett. The award is often presented by notable celebritys, such as Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, and Tom Hanks, at the annual Oscars ceremony, which is broadcast live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
● History of
the Award The Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress was first introduced at the 9th Academy Awards in 1937, with Gale Sondergaard being the first recipient for her role in Anthony Adverse. Since then, the award has been presented annually, with notable winners including Hattie McDaniel for Gone with the Wind, Rita Moreno for West Side Story, and Whoopi Goldberg for Ghost. The award has undergone several changes over the years, including the introduction of a new voting system in 1940, which allowed members of the Academy to vote in multiple categories. Other notable changes include the expansion of the nomination process in 2005, which allowed for more films to be considered for the award. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has also partnered with other organizations, such as the Screen Actors Guild and the Producers Guild of America, to promote the award and recognize excellence in film.
● Winners and Nominees
Some notable winners of the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress include Anne Hathaway for Les Misérables, Lupita Nyong'o for 12 Years a Slave, and Patricia Arquette for Boyhood. Other notable nominees include Sandra Bullock for Crash, Emma Stone for Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), and Naomi Watts for The Impossible. The award has also been presented to actresses who have appeared in independent films, such as Jennifer Lawrence for Winter's Bone and Brie Larson for Room. The nomination process involves a voting system where members of the Academy select their top choices for the award, with the winner being announced at the annual Oscars ceremony, which is attended by celebritys such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, and Denzel Washington.
● Rules and Eligibility
To be eligible for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, an actress must have appeared in a film that was released during the calendar year preceding the Oscars ceremony. The film must also meet certain eligibility requirements, such as being a feature-length film and being publicly exhibited for paid admission in a commercial theater. The voting process involves a preferential voting system, where members of the Academy rank their top choices for the award. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences also has a governing board that oversees the nomination process and ensures that the award is presented fairly and without bias. Other organizations, such as the Writers Guild of America and the Directors Guild of America, also have a role in the voting process.
● Records and Statistics
The Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress has been presented to a total of 83 actresses since its introduction in 1937. The record for the most wins in this category is held by Thelma Ritter, who was nominated a total of 6 times but did not win. The record for the most nominations without a win is held by Glenn Close, who has been nominated a total of 7 times. Other notable records include the youngest winner, Tatum O'Neal, who won for Paper Moon at the age of 10, and the oldest winner, Youssouf Djaoro, who won for Timbuktu at the age of 82. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences also keeps track of statistics on the award, including the number of films submitted for consideration and the number of votes cast in the voting process.
● Notable Winners and Nominees
Some notable winners and nominees of the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress include Meryl Streep for Kramer vs. Kramer, Judi Dench for Shakespeare in Love, and Cate Blanchett for The Aviator. Other notable nominees include Scarlett Johansson for Lost in Translation, Charlize Theron for North Country, and Amy Adams for Junebug. The award has also been presented to actresses who have appeared in foreign language films, such as Marion Cotillard for La Vie en Rose and Penélope Cruz for Vicky Cristina Barcelona. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has also recognized the contributions of actresses such as Ingrid Bergman, Audrey Hepburn, and Elizabeth Taylor, who have all won the award for their performances in films such as Anastasia, Roman Holiday, and Butterfield 8. The award has also been presented at various film festivals, including the Cannes Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival, which are attended by celebritys such as George Clooney, Julianne Moore, and Matt Damon.