What Is the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress
The Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress honors the best female performance in a supporting role in a film released that year. The award is presented annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences during the Oscars ceremony.
Notable Oscar Winners Best Supporting Actress
Past winners include Lupita Nyong'o for "12 Years a Slave," Allison Janney for "I, Tonya," and Viola Davis for "Fences." These performances are recognized for strong screen presence and narrative impact within their films.
How the Winner Is Selected
Members of the Academy vote in a ranked-choice process to determine the winner. The final selection is based on votes from eligible actors and industry professionals. The Academy's official rules and historical data are available at https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies.
