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Golden Globes narrowed the Oscar race into five key head-to-head battles—Buckley vs Byrne for Best Actress, Chalamet vs Moura for Best Actor, unpredictable shifts in Supporting Actor/Actress, and One Battle After Another vs Hamnet for Best Picture—illustrating how Globes momentum and quirky category splits shape Oscars.
Timothée Chalamet won Best Actor at the Critics Choice Awards for his role in 'Marty Supreme' and thanked his girlfriend Kylie Jenner during his acceptance speech, highlighting their relationship and his gratitude for her support.
The article discusses early predictions for the 2026 Oscars Best Actor category, highlighting notable contenders such as Dwayne Johnson, Jesse Plemons, Oscar Isaac, Michael B. Jordan, and returning favorites like Daniel Day-Lewis and Russell Crowe, with film festival debuts and upcoming releases shaping the race.
Cillian Murphy wins the Oscar for best actor for his portrayal of J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” dedicating the award to peacemakers and expressing gratitude to the film's crew and his family. This marks Murphy's first Academy Award win after a successful career and collaboration with Nolan, and he spoke about the challenges of portraying Oppenheimer's moral dilemmas.
As the Oscar nominations approach, "Oppenheimer" emerges as a dominant front-runner for Best Picture, while "Saltburn" gains momentum with BAFTA nominations. Jonathan Glazer and Greta Gerwig face uncertainty in the Best Director category, while Paul Giamatti and Emma Stone see their chances rise in the acting races. Meanwhile, Willem Dafoe and Sandra Hüller are potential surprises in the supporting categories, while Jodie Foster's nomination streak ends at BAFTA.
Cillian Murphy wins his first Golden Globe for best actor in a motion picture drama for his role in "Oppenheimer," thanking director Christopher Nolan and his fellow cast members during his acceptance speech. The film also received nominations in multiple categories at the 81st Golden Globe awards.
The Hollywood Reporter has released its predictions for the upcoming Academy Awards, including frontrunners for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and other categories. The list includes films such as "American Fiction," "Oppenheimer," "Barbie," and "Killers of the Flower Moon," with directors like Christopher Nolan, Greta Gerwig, and Martin Scorsese among the top contenders. Actors Bradley Cooper, Paul Giamatti, Annette Bening, and Emma Stone are also predicted to be strong contenders in their respective categories.
The Hollywood Reporter's executive editor of awards coverage, Scott Feinberg, predicts the frontrunners and major threats for various categories at the Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Screenplay, Best International Feature, Best Documentary Feature, and Best Animated Feature. The predictions are based on consultations with voters and industry insiders, analysis of marketing and awards campaigns, and the history of the Oscars.
Bradley Cooper's new film "Maestro" is expected to add to his nine Oscar nominations, with predictions for Best Picture and Best Actor. However, his chances for a Best Director nomination are uncertain. Cooper's portrayal of composer Leonard Bernstein is seen as a transformative performance, potentially earning him his first win. The film's screenplay, co-written by Cooper, may also receive recognition. Overall, Cooper is predicted to receive two nominations, bringing his total to 11, but whether he will finally win remains to be seen.
Koji Yakusho won the Best Actor award at Cannes for his role in "Perfect Days" by Wim Wenders, becoming the first Japanese actor to win the prize since 2004. The film tells the story of a Tokyo toilet cleaner who spends his spare time reading, watering his plants, taking photos, and listening to songs on his car stereo.
Helen Mirren revealed that she cried tears of joy when her friend Brendan Fraser won the Best Actor award at the 95th Oscars. Mirren and Fraser starred in the 2009 film "Inkheart." Fraser's win signified a major comeback for him after he alleged that he was sexually assaulted by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association President in 2003. Fraser beat out several high-profile actors for the award and thanked the Academy and director Darren Aronofsky in his acceptance speech.