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84th Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actress

Nominees include Berenice Bejo, Jessica Chastain, Melissa McCarthy, Janet McTeer and Octavia Spencer

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It wasn’t until the 9th Academy Awards ceremony (1936) that this award was given and the first recipient was Gale Sondergaard for her performance in Anthony Adverse.

Until the 8th Academy Awards (1935), nominations for the Best Actress award included all actresses, whether the performance was a leading or supporting one.

BERENICE BEJO – The Artist

JESSICA CHASTAIN – The Help

MELISSA McCARTHY – Bridesmaids

JANET McTEER – Albert Nobbs

OCTAVIA SPENCER – The Help

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