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supporting actress



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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

She was again named best supporting actress in 1982 and best actress the following year for Une étrange affaire and La Balance.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

At the first event, I caught a glimpse of the legendary actor Minnie Driver, who was nominated for supporting actress for the film “Good Will Hunting” in 1998.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026




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