The 84th Academy Award Best Supporting Actress Nominees

Updated September 9, 2022 | Infoplease Staff

Here are the nominees for actress in a supporting role. First-time nominee Melissa McCarthy is coming off a breakthrough year.
Along with receiving various nominations and awards for her role in Bridesmaids, she is also the current Best Actress in a Comedy Series Emmy Winner for Mike & Molly.

And the Best Supporting Actress Nominees Are...

• Bérénice Béjo, The Artist
• Jessica Chastain, The Help
• Melissa McCarthy, Bridesmaids
• Janet McTeer, Albert Nobbs
• Octavia Spencer, The Help

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