supporting actress
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Amy Madigan won the Oscar for best supporting actress for her turn as a malevolent witch in last year’s “Weapons.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
In addition to Mosaku’s Academy Award nomination for supporting actress, “Sinners’” Oscars haul included wins for filmmaker Ryan Coogler, star Michael B. Jordan, cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw and composer Ludwig Göransson.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
In a sea of glamorous gowns and tuxedoes, Hacks star Megan Stalter, who was nominated for best comedy supporting actress, arrived on the Emmys blue carpet gilded as an Emmy statuette.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
Less expected was Allison Janney’s win for best supporting actress for “The Diplomat,” although Janney also has eight Emmys, so how much of a shock could that truly be?
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026
Amy Madigan won best supporting actress at the Oscars for her performance as the hilarious, horrifying witch Gladys.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
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