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One Of These 21 Women Will Probably Win Best Actress At The 2016 Oscars
Welcome to For Your Consideration, The Huffington Post’s breakdown of all things Oscar. Between now and Feb. 28, 2016, entertainment editorsMatthew Jacobsand Joe Satran will pore over awards season and discuss which films will make the most noise at the 88th annual Academy Awards.
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Which Best Actress contender can charm the Academy’s massive acting branch the most? As canada goose outlet store uk things currently stand, it seems the category has four front runners (Cate Blanchett, Brie Larson, Jennifer Lawrence and Saoirse Ronan) and one wild card spot that could go to any number canada goose outlet kokemuksia of worthy ladies. But this is the Oscars we’re talking about. A lot could change over the next few months, especially as the Golden Globes and other precursor canada goose factory outlet vancouver prizes influence the race. Here are 21 women whose names will be plastered across awards season, ranked in ascending order of likelihood.
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