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Leading Contenders
Awkwafina, “The Farewell” (A24 – July 12)
Scarlett Johansson, “Marriage Story” (Netflix – November 6; streams December 6)
Helen Mirren, “The Good Liar” (Warner Bros. – November 15)
Julianne Moore, “Gloria Bell” (A24 – March 8)
Saoirse Ronan, “Little Women” (Sony – December 25)
Charlize Theron, “Bombshell” (Lionsgate – December 20)
Alfre Woodard, “Clemency” (Neon – December 27)
Renée Zellweger, “Judy” (Roadside/LD Ent – September 27)
SEE 2020 Oscar Predictions: Best Picture
Strong Contenders
Jessie Buckley, “Wild Rose” (Neon – June 21)
Michelle Dockery, “Downton Abbey” (Focus – September 20)
Cynthia Erivo, “Harriet” (Focus – November 1)
Anne Hathaway, “Dry Run” (Focus Features – November 22)
Felicity Jones, “The Aeronauts” (Amazon – December 6)
Kristen Stewart, “Seberg” (Amazon – December 13)
Honor Swinton-Byrne, “The Souvenir” (A24 – May 17)
Jodie Turner-Smith, “Queen & Slim” (Universal – November 27)
SEE 2020 Oscar Predictions: Best Director
Possible Contenders
Juliette Binoche, “The Truth” (IFC – Fall)
Catherine Deneuve, “The Truth” (IFC – Fall)
Taraji P. Henson, “The Best of Enemies” (STX – April 5)
Mindy Kaling, “Late Night” (Amazon – June 7)
Lupita Nyong’o, “Us” (Universal – March 22)
Margot Robbie, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (Sony – July 26)
