Actress in a Leading Role – Renee Zellweger, Judy

Unlike their male counterparts, this year’s best actress race looks to be pretty open by comparison. Newcomers Cynthia Erivo and Scarlett Johansson have an uphill battle to fight against veteran nominees in Charlize Theron, Saoirse Ronan, and Renée Zellweger, who will likely end up the winner for her portrayal of Judy Garland. With this being her third nomination in this category and portraying a beloved figure in Hollywood, Zellweger seems like the safest bet to come away with the award.