The Academy Awards released in early January a list of women whose diverse acting range had earned consideration for best supporting actress. Some are new to the scene, others are established Oscars veterans. Who has a long shot at winning? Who has an edge over the competition?

Richard Roeper and Roe Conn analyze the best supporting actress nominees — and discuss which actress was snubbed this year — in the first episode of The Best Movies: Countdown for Gold.

Here is how each nominee has been recognized in acting by the Academy in the past:

ACTING STATS

Kathy Bates

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• 1991, “Misery” — Won
• 1999, “Primary Colors” — Nominated
• 2003, “About Schmidt” — Nominated

Laura Dern

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• 1992, “Rambling Rose” — Nominated
• 2015, “Wild” — Nominated

Scarlett Johansson

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• First time nominee in 2020

Florence Pugh

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• First time nominee in 2020

Margot Robbie

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• 2018, “I, Tonya” — Nominated

Notable Omission

Jennifer Lopez in “Hustlers”

Although J.Lo didn’t receive an Oscar nomination, her performance as Ramona received recognition and was nominated for best supporting actress by the Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild and Critics’ Choice Awards.