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supporting actress

NOUN
bit player
Synonyms
WEAK
extra mute spear-carrier supernumerary supporting actor supporting player
Antonyms
WEAK
lead

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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

Moonstruck supporting actress Olympia Dukakis' statuette was stolen from her home and the thief tried to ransom it.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Amy Madigan won best supporting actress for Weapons, becoming the first winner of the category from a horror film since Ruth Gordon for Rosemary's Baby in 1969.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

The studio’s Sinners notched another four awards, while Amy Madigan won best supporting actress for Weapons, another Warner release.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

I don’t know who is going to win this supporting actress Oscar!

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026