2027 Oscar predictions: best actress

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Set us as preferred Julianne Moore is a consensus pick for her careening high-wire act as an overlooked housewife discovering a life in the theater in “The Debut.”Citing the versatility Moore has showcased over her career, Amy Nicholson says, “ ‘The Debut’ lets her do it all, showcasing her multifaceted gifts like a jewel box with a diamond.”“Julianne Moore’s Oscar for ‘Still Alice’ is often cited as an example of a great actor winning for the wrong movie,” writes Glenn Whipp.“With ‘The Debut,’ she has the right movie, one that elicits a comic performance for the ages.

That second Oscar is in the bag.”Dual threat Olivia Wilde slots in at No.2, just ahead of “Obsession’s” breakout Inde Navarrette.

And Dave Karger adds, “I’d love to see Coon recognized for her astonishing work in ‘The Liberation.’ ”The Buzzmeter panel tracks the top contenders across major categories for both the Oscars and the Emmys.1.Julianne Moore, “The Debut”2.

Olivia Wilde, “The Invite”3.Inde Navarrette, “Obsession”4.

Sandra Hüller, “Rose”5.Virginie Efira, “All of a Sudden”T6.

Emily Blunt, “Disclosure Day”T6.Carrie Coon, “The Liberation”RogerEbert.comRobert Daniels1.

Julianne Moore, “The Debut”2.Sandra Hüller, “Rose”3.

Olivia Wilde, “The Invite”4.Jeon do-yeon, “Possible Love”5.

Emily Blunt, “Disclosure Day”“Every year, there’s one category that feels over even before we hit October.Lead actress has that feeling with Julianne Moore as a housewife-turned-first-time-actress in a minor part in a small theater.

Moore has a scene so incredible and committed, my audience applauded halfway through and exploded at the end.”Turner Classic MoviesDave Karger1.Julianne Moore, “The Debut”2.

Inde Navarrette, “Obsession”3.Olivia Wilde, “The Invite”4.

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