supporting actress
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Fricker earned the Academy Award for supporting actress, becoming the first Irish female actor to win an Oscar, and Day-Lewis took home the prize for lead actor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Out of seven drama supporting actress slots, four went to “The Pitt,” including nods for Taylor Dearden, Fiona Dourif, newcomer Sepideh Moafi and last year’s winner Katherine LaNasa.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
It was like gay sports, particularly with the best actress and best supporting actress races.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
Graham was named best leading actor for playing Cooper's on-screen dad, and Tremarco won best supporting actress for playing his mum.
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
Streep won a Golden Globe and received an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress in her first turn as Miranda Priestly -- who is not-so-subtly based on longtime "Vogue" chief Anna Wintour.
From Barron's ● May 3, 2026
