This week’s Awards Magnet mailbag brings us a thrilling question—can Anora win big without its star, Mikey Madison? After a strong showing at the Producers Guild of America (PGA) and Directors Guild of America (DGA) awards, it looks like Anora has its sights set on Best Picture and Best Director at the Oscars. But all eyes are now turning to the Best Actress category and whether Madison can regain her frontrunner status.
Despite being the movie’s heart and soul, Madison’s performance has been overshadowed by Demi Moore’s impressive Golden Globe win for The Substance. The question burning in fans' minds: How can voters reward Anora without rewarding Madison? The answer might lie in history. Many Best Picture winners, such as Birdman and The Shape of Water, triumphed without their lead actors taking home gold. However, three out of the last four Best Picture winners featured acting wins from their leads, including the past two years. So, will this trend continue?
While Moore has claimed the Globe and Critics Choice Award, these are not as tied to the industry as the BAFTAs, which will give us a better look at how voters might lean. But one listener offers a new perspective: Does the vibrancy of a character sway voters more than a quiet, stoic role? Madison’s Ani is bold and full of personality, while Moore’s Elisabeth Sparkle has more subdued, reflective moments. This raises a bigger question—how does this affect the Best Actor race? Could voters be drawn to the loud, expressive performances like those of Adrien Brody (The Brutalist) and Timothée Chalamet (A Complete Unknown)? Or does the fact that Bob Dylan (whom Chalamet portrays) is a real person complicate things?
We’ll have to wait and see how the BAFTAs shake out, but one thing is clear: the race for Best Actress—and the Oscars—is heating up! What do you think? Can Anora win without Mikey Madison, or is her performance too integral to the film’s success? Share your thoughts with us!
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