Brian Rowe of The Awards Contender ranks all 20 acting Oscar nominees of 2025, sharing his personal preferences and some controversial choices (0:00-0:48). He emphasizes that even lower-ranked performances are generally considered good nominations.
Here's a breakdown of his ranking from 20 to 1:
Kate Hudson for Song Blue (0:53): Ranked 20th due to the film's quality, despite her strong performance.
Tiana Taylor for One Battle After Another (3:01): Ranked 19th; while talented, other performances in the film were more impactful.
Elle Fanning for Sentimental Value (5:34): Ranked 18th; a solid first nomination, but not as memorable as others.
Delroy Lindo for Sinners (6:49): Ranked 17th; a well-deserved nomination for his long career, but the role offered limited scope.
Renata Rinfa for Sentimental Value (8:19): Ranked 16th; a good nomination, but he wished she had more screen time.
Benicio Del Toro for One Battle After Another (9:39): Ranked 15th; an appealing and fun performance, but not the best in his category.
Anamaria Marinca for Sentimental Value (10:52): Ranked 14th; a very good performance, but unlikely to be remembered as strongly as others.
Michael B. Jordan for Sinners (12:23): Ranked 13th; a terrific dual performance, deserving of the nomination, but without a standout "wow" moment.
Stellan Skarsgård for Sentimental Value (14:01): Ranked 12th; his favorite performance in the film, very authentic and moving.
Emma Stone for Bugonia (14:55): Ranked 11th; an incredible performance that would be higher in a less competitive year.
Wagner Moura for The Secret Agent (16:14): Ranked 10th; a stunning, deeply authentic performance that carries the film.
Jacob Elordi for Frankenstein (17:22): Ranked 9th; a surprising and original physical transformation that brings the monster to life.
Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another (18:49): Ranked 8th; one of his best performances, combining humor and energy.
Wanuri Kahiu for Sinners (20:25): Ranked 7th; a commanding and standout supporting performance.
Ethan Hawke for Blue Moon (21:40): Ranked 6th; an extraordinary performance with a significant physical transformation and dialogue.
Amy Madigan for Weapons (23:20): Ranked 5th; a memorable and powerful performance in a horror film, his top choice for Best Supporting Actress.
Sean Penn for One Battle After Another (25:29): Ranked 4th; an MVP performance, possibly his career-best, with a captivating final scene.
Rose Byrne for If I Had Legs, I'd Kick You (27:28): Ranked 3rd; a monumental and dominating performance as a mother in crisis.
Timothée Chalamet for Marty Supreme (29:03): Ranked 2nd; an incredible, unreserved performance, perfect for the character.
Jessie Buckley for Hamnet (31:14): Ranked 1st; the most devastating and incredible performance of the year, a strong contender to win Best Actress.
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