From what I’ve read, Winslet is extraordinary in her transformation of the character in her final years. They say that you really can’t recognize that it’s Kate Winslet.
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Then give them the Oscar for makeup ...
Melissa Leo gave a WAAAY better performance in “Frozen River” ...
One theory postulated that Streep and Winslet were going to split the same contingent of voters and Leo would be able to squeeze out a victory. Looks like that didn't happen.