AwardsWatch’s 50 Favorite Performances of 2016
“I think having your heart broken is a tremendous way to learn about the world.”
5. Annette Bening, 20th Century Women
356 points / 34 mentions / 3 #1 spots
“I decided long ago, never to walk in anyone’s shadow…”
4. Sandra Hüller, Toni Erdmann
378 points / 39 mentions / 6 #1 spots
“Despite knowing the journey and where it leads, I embrace it, and I welcome every moment of it.”
3. Amy Adams, Arrival
396 points / 42 mentions / 9 #1 spots
“I can’t beat it.”
2. Casey Affleck, Manchester by the Sea
416 points / 40 mentions / 7 #1 spots
“Nutjobs, I can handle. My specialty.”
1. Isabelle Huppert, Elle
510 points / 49 mentions / 8 #1 spots
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