Actress in a Supporting Role Oscar Nominations 2022

 


The Oscars 2022 Actress in a Supporting Role nominations have been announced! Five actresses are now competing to take home the most prestigious award in film, the Oscar, with the winner revealed when The Oscars airs LIVE SUNDAY MARCH 27 8e/5p on ABC. The nominees for Actress in a Supporting Role are: Jessie Buckley, Ariana DeBose, Judi Dench, Kirsten Dunst and Aunjanue Ellis. The category this year includes four first-time nominees, while Judi Dench gains her eighth nomination and third for Actress in a Supporting Role. Judi Dench was previously nominated for her supporting roles in SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE (1998), for which she won the award, and CHOCOLAT (2000). For all the details, you can read more about the Oscars 2022 Actress In a Supporting Role nominees below. You can also explore other Oscars 2022 nominees and see the complete Oscars 2022 nominations list right here on Oscar.com.

OSCAR NOMINATIONS 2022 - ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

Jessie Buckley as Young Leda in THE LOST DAUGHTER

Film Synopsis
A noted professor's summer vacation in Greece takes a dark turn when her obsession with a conflicted young mother forces her to confront the secrets of her past.

Ariana DeBose as Anita in WEST SIDE STORY

Film Synopsis
In 1957, the Puerto Rican gang the Sharks clashes with the Jets, a gang of white youths, over control of San Juan Hill on Manhattan's West Side, even though the neighborhood will soon be demolished. As the violence escalates, Maria and Tony find love despite their differing backgrounds and strive to realize their dream of a peaceful future together.

Judi Dench as Granny in BELFAST

Film Synopsis
Nine-year-old Buddy's life in Belfast in 1969 is filled with his close-knit family, music, the magic of movies and a crush on a classmate, but as the Troubles encroach on his neighborhood, his parents must decide whether to remain in their home or move abroad.

Kirsten Dunst as Rose Gordon in THE POWER OF THE DOG

Film Synopsis
In 1920s Montana, charismatic but caustic rancher Phil Burbank inspires fear and awe when his kindly brother brings home a new wife and her teenage son, who is taunted mercilessly by Phil because of his gentleness and intellect. Phil continues to torment them both until he finds himself exposed to the possibility of love.

Aunjanue Ellis as Oracene "Brandy" Williams in KING RICHARD

Film Synopsis
Armed with a brazen plan, Richard Williams is determined to write his daughters into history. Along with his wife Oracene, Richard guides their young daughters, Venus and Serena, on their path to changing the sport of tennis and the world forever.

Oscars 2022 will be produced by Will Packer and will be held on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby® Theatre at Hollywood & Highland® in Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC and in more than 200 territories worldwide.