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The race to The Oscars is quickly heading towards its last stage with the night of the ceremony arriving in mere weeks, and along with that, speculations of who might win the Best Actress award are also being churned out. If people were to be questioned about this, most might say Emma Stone should bag the accolade for her stellar performance in her 2023 filmPoor Things.

Emma Stone in a still from Poor Things

But as is always the case, it’s not as easy as it seems to be, as following hot on her heels for the Academy Award is none other than Lily Gladstone, who too has received tremendous praise for her performance in Martin Scorsese’sKillers of the Flower Moon. Thus, many are also starting to believe that Stone has tough competition in the race going forward.

Emma Stone And Lily Gladstone Are The Closest Stars To Bagging The Best Actress Award At The Oscars

It’s common knowledge just how prestigious the Academy Award ceremony every year for the global film industry is, and not just the films, but more so for the actors, filmmakers, and everyone else involved in the project. When it comes to the side of Leading Actresses in films last year,Emma Stonestands atop the list with a tremendous amount of backing from both critics and the public alike.

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And despite the dismay of many that actressMargot Robbiewasn’t in the nominations list for the aforementioned category for her titular role inBarbie,people are now looking atLily Gladstone, the actress who was recently brought to the limelight through her exceptional portrayal of her character is Martin Scorsese’sKillers of the Flower Moon. Thus, many are convinced it’s going to be Stone Vs. Gladstone when the night of the Academy Awards arrives.

The 2024 Best Actress race so far:

Golden Globes: Lily Gladstone & Emma Stone

Critics Choice: Emma Stone

BAFTA: Emma Stone

SAG: Lily Gladstonepic.twitter.com/ijUM1UEHn3

— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates)August 05, 2025

Looking back at all the major award ceremonies so far, theLa La Landstar is a step ahead of Gladstone when it comes to the number of wins she has for the same category she has been nominated by The Academy for their accolade.

Lily Gladstone in a still from Killers of the Flower Moon

But as stated earlier, it’s not always as easy as it seems, and in the future, expectations might be flipped on their heads ifThe Last Manhuntactress emerges the winner.

Leonardo DiCaprio’s Last Movie Almost Committed an Unforgivable Sin With Oscar Nominated Star Lily Gladstone

Why WasPoor ThingsSo Well-Received?

Despite many solely feeling the exceptional nature of the film when viewing it on screen, only a handful will realize what made filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos’Poor Thingsas impactful as it is.

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One of the most polarizing things about this film is its weirdly distinct nature to portray some of the most disturbingly wacky scenarios in some of the most pristine environments, which creates a memorable contrast for the audience to both enjoy and think about. Along with that, the performances of the cast members are naturally another big part of why this film is deemed Oscar-worthy by almost everyone.

Poor Things,now in cinemas.

Deepak Bisht

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Deepak is a senior writer at FandomWire with a serious love for comic books (DC Absolute Universe and Marvel), the Warhammer universe (Horus Heresy and 40,000), cinematic universes (Sonic, MCU and DCU etc.) and Movies (Action, Adventure, Psychological Horror and Thrillers etc.).With over 1,400 articles under his belt, he spends most of his time diving into the world of superheroes, cinematic universes, TV shows, and films. His goal? To share accurate, engaging, and fun stories that keep fans hooked and in the know.

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Emma StoneLily GladstoneMargot Robbie

Emma Stone Reportedly Already Found Her Next Big Project After Poor Things’ Massive Success, to Star in Yorgos Lanthimos Upcoming Film

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A still from Poor Things