Oscars 2022: All 20 Actors Who Could Get Their First Oscar Nomination

12. Caitriona Balfe - Belfast

Cyrano Spencer The Harder They Fall
Universal

By far the surest thing in terms of acting nominations for Belfast is a Best Supporting Actress nod for Caitriona Balfe, who is neck-and-neck with Kirsten Dunst for the front-runner position right now.

Balfe has received enormous praise for her steely performance as Buddy's warm, protective mother, fighting to ensure her family unit remains in tact amid considerable upheaval in Belfast.

Given the popularity of her work in Outlander, there's already a considerable groundswell of support for Balfe's Oscar campaign, and while the nomination is 100% locked in, she could very well have what it takes to decisively unseat Dunst from the front of the pack, especially if the film's Best Picture momentum continues.

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