What Is the Best Supporting Actress Award
The Best Supporting Actress award honors an outstanding performance by a female actor in a secondary role in a feature film. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences presents this Oscar annually at the Academy Awards ceremony.
Recent and Notable Winners
Past winners include respected performers recognized for roles that add depth and complexity to a film. The Academy records each winner and their film, providing a detailed history of the category.
The Academy maintains official records of winners and nominees, which can be reviewed on the official Academy Awards site at www.oscars.org.
How the Winner Is Selected
Members of the Academy vote in a structured preferential process. Final results are determined by a majority vote among eligible voting members in the Actors Branch.
