A quick note - it's unclear yet how the Academy will categorise Carol stars Rooney Mara or Cate Blanchett. They're co-leads, but rumours suggest that Mara will be put in the 'supporting' camp. Housekeeping aside, here are our predictions from an impressive year of supporting actress performances... Predicted Nominees: Alicia Vikander - The Danish Girl Jennifer Jason Leigh - The Hateful Eight Kate Winslet - Steve Jobs Rachel McAdams - Spotlight Rooney Mara - Carol (Predicted Winner)Other Possibilities: Alicia Vikander - but for Ex Machina instead Helen Mirren - Trumbo Marion Cotillard - Macbeth
