Sunday, August 18, 2024

The Oscar Narrative: First 2025 Nomination Predictions - Best Actress

First 2025 Nomination Predictions
Amy Adams "Nightbitch"
Lady Gaga "Joker: Folie à Deux"
Angelina Jolie "Maria"
Mikey Madison "Anora"
Julianne Moore "The Room Next Door"

Other Contenders - Karla Sofía Gascón "Emilio Perez", Saoirse Ronan "The Outrun", Cynthia Erivo "Wicked", Ariana Grande "Wicked", Demi Moore "The Substance", Tilda Swinton "The End", June Squibb "Thelma", Nicole Kidman "Babygirl", Marianne Jean-Baptiste "Hard Truths", Lily Gladstone "Fancy Dance", Naomi Watts "The Friend", Salma Hayek "Without Blood", Pamela Anderson "The Last Showgirl", Kate Winslet "Lee", Jodie Comer "The Bikeriders", Kerry Washington "Six Triple Eight", Kirsten Dunst "Civil War", Regina King "Shirley", Zendaya "Challengers"

Commentary - A great race this year features veterans and newbies alike. For the top five, I am going with Amy Adams, directed by Marielle Heller, Lady Gaga in a role that could easily play on her strengths, Angelina Jolie with Pablo Larrain, Julianne Moore with Pedro Almodovar, and breakthrough star Mikey Madison. Beyond those talented five, there is a plethora of previous nominees and winners that are hoping to return to the game including Saoirse Ronan, Cynthia Erivo, Tilda Swinton, June Squibb, Nicole Kidman, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Lily Gladstone, Naomi Watts, Salma Hayek, Kate Winslet, Kirsten Dunst, and Regina King. Veterans like Demi Moore and Pamela Anderson are hoping to finally get some recognition for their work, and don't discount breakthroughs like Karla Sofia Gascon, Jodie Comer, and Zendaya. 

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