I disagree that they will only nominate younger actresses in lead this year. Either Rampling or Smith will make the final five (I call it the older brit woman slot!) I also have the feeling Vikander will stay in the supporting category. I am SO glad that Mara will compete in lead and I am leaning towards her getting a nomination and Blanchett missing out - only due to the fact that there are so many worthy nominees this year in Best Actress that it's going to be inevitable that great performances aren't going to make it in. I also think when academy voters see Julia Roberts performance, she's going to enter the conversation more. Personally I think they should just decide to have more than five nominees this year and expand it to 8 (; There would still be major snubs! At the moment I'm predicting Larson, Lawrence, Mara, Ronan and Smith, but am really hoping Rampling makes it in there somehow too.
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