supporting-actress

Oscarologists have overthunk themselves into calling the supporting-actress category for the "True Grit" star.

Oscars 2011 preview: What will viewers be talking about? 2011

Viola Davis, "The Help": Nominated in the supporting-actress category in 2009 for "Doubt," she dominates this film with her role as a maid with a tragic back story.

The Morning Line: Early Oscar Contenders 2011

Jeff Bridges will most likely not duplicate John Wayne's win for the remake, but his 14-year-old co-star, Hailee Steinfeld, serves as formidable competition in the supporting-actress race, as her ample screen time there was a chance she could've shown up in the lead actress category helps her out.

Oscar Snubs and Surprises: Who Missed the Cut? 2011

It includes a reunion with his supporting-actress nominee, and the favorite to win the Oscar this year.

That's a wrap for Lee Daniels as countdown to Oscars ends 2010

After a topsy-turvy season in which the supporting-actress category was the most in flux, it's nice to see the 63-year-old veteran get her first nomination.

Oscar Snubs and Surprises: Who Missed the Cut? 2011

Stuart was thought by many to be the sentimental favorite for the supporting-actress prize, but the award went to Kim Basinger for "L.A. Confidential."

Gloria Stuart Dies At 100 AP 2010

The supporting-actress Oscar could prove the most competitive among acting prizes.

Oscars 2011 Nominations List Huffington Post/AP 2011

A year ago, Mo'Nique received her first-ever Oscar nomination and went on to win the supporting-actress prize for her role as a loathsome welfare mother in "Precious."

Mo'Nique To Announce Oscar Nominations AP 2011

Stuart was thought by many to be the sentimental favorite for the supporting-actress prize, but the award went to Kim Basinger for "L.A. Confidential."

Gloria Stuart Dies At 100 AP 2010

Just don't confuse Angie with de Matteo's turn as hard-living, scantily clad Adriana on The Sopranos, which won her a supporting-actress Emmy in 2004, as well as a Golden Globe nomination.

'Desperate' times for Drea de Matteo 2009