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BAFTAs Shake Up Oscar Predictions in Supporting Categories

2/23/2026

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The BAFTAs have made the Oscar race in supporting categories unpredictable.
Sean Penn, the actor, and Wunmi Mosaku, the actress, won BAFTAs for their performances.
Historically, BAFTAs have predicted Oscar winners, with 9 of 10 Best Supporting Actor and 8 of 10 Supporting Actress winners going on to win, though this year the competition is split.
The Oscars will air on March 15, with ongoing analysis from Newsweek.

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Story summary

The BAFTAs have made the Oscar race in supporting categories unpredictable.
Sean Penn, the actor, and Wunmi Mosaku, the actress, won BAFTAs for their performances.
Historically, BAFTAs have predicted Oscar winners, with 9 of 10 Best Supporting Actor and 8 of 10 Supporting Actress winners going on to win, though this year the competition is split.
The Oscars will air on March 15, with ongoing analysis from Newsweek.