Still has a chance of winning the Oscar.
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Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — Jacki Weaver
dazza2151 — 15 years ago(January 17, 2011 07:31 PM)
Being nominated is definitely in the bag now. But I still think she has a chance. The Golden Globes are seen (as I understand) as the more commercial awards ceremony if that makes any sense. So I feel as though she still has a chance in the Oscars, as they may give it to the more deserving performance rather than the more 'known', yet good, performances.
Thoughts???
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Aussie Stud — 15 years ago(January 18, 2011 10:23 AM)
I remember when Clive Owen and Natalie Portman were amazing in Closer (in supporting roles). They both deservedly won their Golden Globes, but lost the Oscars to Morgan Freeman (actor getting his dues) and Cate Blanchett for The Aviator (which was tough for me because I felt Cate got screwed when she lost to Gwyneth).
It's hard to say everyone thought Cate Blanchett was going to win for "I'm Not Here" but lost to Tilda Swinton(!), everyone thought Kate Hudson was going to win but lost to Marcia Gay Harden(!!!). In those cases, it was a more obscure and respected actress winning for their body of work. I feel like had it been anyone else but Melissa Leo, Jacki Weaver might have a chance, but Melissa has been around for a while and she's an American character actress who's ready for her due.
The Academy will more than likely give the Oscar to an American character actress who has been working for years in a supporting role, than an Australian one. And considering most of the voters are from the US well, you do the math.
I think a nomination will be the best thing that Jacki can expect. -
Cienna — 15 years ago(February 26, 2011 07:01 PM)
Winning the Oscar doesn't really matter in the scheme of things. It would be sweet but since getting these noms and other awards, Weaver has firm offers of three films, three TV series and a miniseries and more. That's what it's all about.