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The BAFTAs Just Changed Everything in the Oscar Supporting Race

The BAFTAs Just Changed Everything in the Oscar Supporting Race

Summary

The British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) results have added unpredictability to the Oscar race for the Best Supporting categories. Sean Penn and Wunmi Mosaku won at the BAFTAs despite not winning other major awards earlier. Historically, the BAFTAs are good at predicting Oscar winners, but this year the competition is open.

Key Facts

  • The BAFTAs are considered reliable for predicting Oscar winners.
  • Sean Penn and Wunmi Mosaku won BAFTAs for Best Supporting roles.
  • Penn and Mosaku had not won in other major awards like the Golden Globes or Critics' Choice.
  • The Oscar race for supporting categories is currently unpredictable.
  • Historically, BAFTA winners often win the Oscars in these categories.
  • The Oscars are happening on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre.

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