supporting actress
Example Sentences
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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
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
Amy Madigan won the Oscar for supporting actress on Sunday for her role in ‘Weapons’ and teased an Aunt Gladys sequel in the press room.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026
