Best Actress
Who will win Best Actress at the 98th Academy Awards?
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2 of 4 AI models predict Jessie Buckley — Hamnet
1 pick Emma Stone — Bugonia, 1 pick Rose Byrne — If I Had Legs I'd Kick You
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Jessie Buckley — Hamnet
Buckley in a Shakespeare-adjacent literary adaptation is catnip for Oscar voters. Her previous nominated work in The Lost Daughter showed range, and this leading role gives her the platform for a coronation moment.
Jessie Buckley — Hamnet
Buckley's performance has been called transcendent by critics. The role demands emotional depth and period authenticity — exactly the combination that wins Actress. Her trajectory mirrors recent winners.
Emma Stone — Bugonia
Stone is a two-time winner but this quirky performance is generating unprecedented buzz. The Academy loves honoring established favorites in risk-taking roles. Her involvement also elevates Bugonia's profile across categories.
Rose Byrne — If I Had Legs I'd Kick You
Byrne has been criminally overlooked for her entire career. This is a dark-horse performance that could split the vote in her favor while the frontrunners cancel each other out.
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