The whispers around the 2024 Oscars are getting louder, and one category is already generating fervent buzz: Best Actress. The anticipation for the Best Actress category is already reaching a fever pitch, with three powerhouse actresses emerging as frontrunners for the coveted golden statuette.
Margot Robbie’s portrayal of the iconic doll in Greta Gerwig’s live-action Barbie has already sparked murmurs of Oscar glory. There is a huge chance that Robbie could walk away with her first Oscar win in 2024. However, she may battle against two Marvel actresses to go home with the prestigious award—Emma Stone and Natalie Portman – two powerhouse – who gave memorable performances in their respective roles.
Margot Robbie Mesmerized Audiences in Barbie and Becomes a Strong Contender for the Oscar
Margot Robbie‘s role as Barbie is more than just a portrayal of an iconic doll; it’s a transformative journey that showcases her versatility as an actress. Robbie seamlessly embodies the essence of the character.
This would be Robbie’s third Oscar nomination following a Best Actress bid for I, Tonya, and a supporting nomination for Bombshell.
Her performance shines as brightly as Barbie’s plastic smile, evolving from playful perfection to a relatable journey of self-discovery.
Should Barbie resonate with its message and its significance for the Hollywood industry, it could heavily influence the Oscar race for Robbie. This could be the key to unlocking her first Academy Award win next year.
Emma Stone and Natalie Portman Are Not Far in the Race
Already an Oscar winner for La La Land (2016), producer and star Emma Stone makes a compelling stand in the Best Actress race. In Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things, based on Alasdair Gray’s surreal novel, Stone reunites with the director who gifted her the Oscar-nominated role in The Favourite.
Poor Things is like nothing else you’ve seen this year: A darkly comic satire set in a dazzlingly designed steampunk world. Portraying the enigmatic Bella Baxter, Stone captures the essence of the character’s complexity, delivering a performance that could easily give her a second Oscar.
Another Marvel actress Natalie Portman, who received an Academy Award in 2011 for Black Swan, gave a solid performance in May December, helmed by Todd Haynes, and that gives her a real chance to go as one of the favorites for the elusive award.
Portman, who plays actress Elizabeth Berry, showcased her brilliance and received acclaim for her ability to convey the complexity of the character’s emotions with authenticity.
The 96th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 10.
