Who Was Second in Actress in 2009?

[wolfali Joined: Sep 4th, 2018 Topics: 257 Posts: 16347 View Predictions]

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Meryl Streep won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical and tied with Sandra Bullock at Critics Choice whilst Carey Mulligan won the BAFTA when Sandra Bullock was snubbed. Who was second in the race that year and how close were they to beating Bullock?

FYC OSCARS : PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN IN ALL CATEGORIES (ESP. ACTRESS – Carey Mulligan AND ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY — EMERALD FENNELL), VANESSA KIRBY FOR "PIECES OF A WOMAN", ESSIE DAVIS FOR "BABYTEETH"

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[gabspss Joined: Sep 10th, 2018 Topics: 91 Posts: 1337 View Predictions]

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I actually think it was Gabourey Sidibe because Precious overperformed at the Awards in general and surprisingly won Screenplay when Up in the Air was considered one of the biggest locks of the night. Also Mo’Nique won so you know actors supported the film.

It's about the chaotic editing in Moulin Rouge!

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[Hoster1 Joined: Aug 8th, 2016 Topics: 4 Posts: 2382 View Predictions]

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It was propably Sidibe, since Academy went crazy for Precious even giving it Adapted Screenplay in a huge upset.

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[BamaEd Joined: Nov 3rd, 2010 Topics: 21 Posts: 1586 View Predictions]

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I’m not convinced it was either of them. I think it easily could have been Gabourey Sidibe from Precious. She did win the Independent Spirit award and didn’t really miss nominations. Also, Precious winning the Adapted Screenplay Oscar showed wider support than just Mo’Nique. I think it was very close among those 3. I think Mirren was definitely 5th, but 2-4 was very close. Nobody really took the lead overall. Streep won NY and Globe and Mulligan won NSFC and BAFTA. But then you have Sidibe with the Spirit and many breakthrough performer wins in a film with multiple Oscars.

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[Monsoon 🌊 Joined: Aug 11th, 2020 Topics: 25 Posts: 2226 View Predictions]

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You know damn well Streep was runner-up to the very undeserving Bullock. Neither of them should’ve been ahead of Gabourey Sidibe. Her performance in Precious was a revelation.

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[wattsgold Joined: Oct 6th, 2018 Topics: 3 Posts: 2103 View Predictions]

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That year’s outcome… at least we have An Education and Precious to appreciate.
Oh, and probably Meryl. Huge wave of support after TDWP and Doubt.

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[DCurrie Joined: Sep 18th, 2011 Topics: 27 Posts: 1696 View Predictions]

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I believe it was Gabourey Sidibe.

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[Bassett Joined: Dec 21st, 2016 Topics: 9 Posts: 4027 View Predictions]

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It was Meryl. Certainly not Gabby, sadly

FYC :

Best Actress - Viola Davis, Frances McDormand
Best Actor - Delroy Lindo, Chadwick Boseman
Best Supporting Actor - Colman Domingo, Glynn Turman
Best Picture - Nomadland
Best Director - Chloé Zhao
SAG Ensemble - Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Best Cinematography - Nomadland

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[ENGLAND Joined: Oct 5th, 2011 Topics: 123 Posts: 3801 View Predictions]

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I know many preferred Sidibe but I think they would have given it to Streep.

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[Brayden Fitzsimmons Joined: May 3rd, 2015 Topics: 108 Posts: 6817 View Predictions]

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Imagine being Helen Mirren that year showing up knowing she’s definitely 5th

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[ArtIsntEasy Joined: Dec 17th, 2011 Topics: 3 Posts: 1118 View Predictions]

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I do think Streep was 2nd, although I would’ve voted for Mulligan among the nominees.

My personal vote would’ve been Kim Hye-ja for MOTHER.

I do have to say that I was quite charmed by JULIE & JULIA. I would even say it’s one of the very few of the surge of Streep nominations in recent years that I supported.

“The art of making art is putting it together...”

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[Eddy Q Joined: Oct 13th, 2012 Topics: 23 Posts: 4470 View Predictions]

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BamaEd wrote:

Streep won NY and Globe and Mulligan won NSFC and BAFTA.

Mulligan won NBR, not NSFC, which went to Yolande Moreau for Séraphine.

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[Emmyfan Joined: Nov 26th, 2010 Topics: 74 Posts: 4583 View Predictions]

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Second should have been Gabourey Sidibe, but it was probably Streep. I would placed Streep fourth in the lineup. Mulligan would be a strong third and Mirren would be fifth in votes. My preferences were as follows:

1. Sidibe
2. Mulligan
3. Streep
4. Mirren
5. Bullock

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[M: The Original Joined: Aug 5th, 2014 Topics: 61 Posts: 6678 View Predictions]

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You guys are overreacting to Up in the Air’s loss in screenplay. Its director was involved in controversy over screen credit. So a lot of people didn’t want to see him win.

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[M: The Original Joined: Aug 5th, 2014 Topics: 61 Posts: 6678 View Predictions]

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ENGLAND wrote:

I know many preferred Sidibe but I think they would have given it to Streep.

Same here.

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