Dear Gossips,   

Already bracing for whatever surprises and possible snubs that are coming later this morning when the Oscar nominations are announced. Every year there are shifts in momentum but this year’s swings seem more pronounced. Like at the beginning of the month, which was only three weeks ago, if Nicole Kidman’s and Angelina Jolie’s names were called in the Best Actress category, it would not be a shock. Today? If either one of them show up among the five, it’s going to be a Conversation. 

 

Sarah posted her nominations predication list yesterday over at The Squawk. For Best Actress, her final five are Cynthia Erivo, Demi Moore, Fernanda Torres, Karla Sofía Gascón, and Mikey Madison. Last week The Hollywood Reporter’s Scott Feinberg’s final prediction list, in the Best Actress category, included Demi, Fernanda, Karla, and Mikey… but instead of Cynthia Erivo, he had Kate Winslet for her performance in Lee. Kate’s campaign has been quieter and less headline-grabby than some of the others but, you’ll recall, Leonardo DiCaprio hosted a screening in support of her campaign back in November, and she’s very well liked by the Academy, in particular the actors branch. 

 

More and more experts, including Sarah, seem to be in agreement that Sebastian Stan will secure his first Oscar nomination today for his work in The Apprentice which would leave Daniel Craig off the list. I’m curious to see how that one plays out. And for Best Supporting Actress, it’s between Felicity Jones, Danielle Deadwyler (who is on Sarah’s prediction list), Jamie Lee Curtis, Selena Gomez, Monica Barbaro, and Margaret Qualley for those final two spots. If Margaret Qualley’s name is called, it will be a sign that the Academy really likes The Substance. And this might open the door to Coralie Fargeat being nominated for Best Director, which would make her the only woman in that category. 

 

Just a few things to keep an eye on when the nominations are announced. Sarah will have full coverage later this morning. 

 

Here’s Danielle Deadwyler at Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night. 

Yours in gossip, 

Lainey