Which performer(s) is more likely to break Meryl Streep's Oscar nomination record in the future..
Cate Blanchett (6 so far)
Kate Winslet (5)
If she were any younger, Judi Dench
Edward Norton
Johnny Depp

Cate Blanchett, Kate Winslet and Julianne Moore

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Edward Norton
Johnny Depp

Amy Winehouse would sing: no, no, no

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Blanchett and Winslet are on that path.

I agree with musicboy. And I would add Leonardo DiCaprio.

I don't think Cate Blanchett or Kate Winslet will break Streep's nomination record. They don't make enough "accessible" films.

Let me elaborate.

You guys know why Streep was able to break Katharine Hepburn's nomination record? Because, like Hepburn, Streep churned out a string of films that were appealing to both critics and audiences. Blanchett and Winslet's tastes are "more indie." I could be totally off base, but I don't think Winslet or Blanchett will ever go the "commercial route." And in order to rack up double digit Oscar nominations you must make some commercially accessible films.

It's sad but true.

Make a list of every actor who has earned 10+ acting nominations and you'll see what I mean.

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You guys know why Streep was able to break Katharine Hepburn's nomination record? Because, like Hepburn, Streep churned out a string of films that were appealing to both critics and audiences. Blanchett and Winslet's tastes are "more indie." I could be totally off base, but I don't think Winslet or Blanchett will ever go the "commercial route." And in order to rack up double digit Oscar nominations you must make some commercially accessible films.

You may be right about Winslet(even though I don't think she'll make it there anyway), but I think Blanchett makes a ton of commerically accessible films.

Coming Up:
Robin Hood

In the past few years:
Elizabeth: The Golden Age
The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons
The Aviator
Bandits

I think those were commercially acceptable and she got awards buzz for all of those performances.

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Originally posted by G.Penn:

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You guys know why Streep was able to break Katharine Hepburn's nomination record? Because, like Hepburn, Streep churned out a string of films that were appealing to both critics and audiences. Blanchett and Winslet's tastes are "more indie." I could be totally off base, but I don't think Winslet or Blanchett will ever go the "commercial route." And in order to rack up double digit Oscar nominations you must make some commercially accessible films.

You may be right about Winslet(even though I don't think she'll make it there anyway), but I think Blanchett makes a ton of commerically accessible films.

Coming Up:
Robin Hood

In the past few years:
Elizabeth: The Golden Age
The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons
The Aviator
Bandits

I think those were commercially acceptable and she got awards buzz for all of those performances.

Not to mention, she was also in the Lord of The Rings trilogy...how much more accessible can you get? (I guess a new Star Wars could put her over the edge...)

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Originally posted by True Tenor:

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Originally posted by G.Penn:

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You guys know why Streep was able to break Katharine Hepburn's nomination record? Because, like Hepburn, Streep churned out a string of films that were appealing to both critics and audiences. Blanchett and Winslet's tastes are "more indie." I could be totally off base, but I don't think Winslet or Blanchett will ever go the "commercial route." And in order to rack up double digit Oscar nominations you must make some commercially accessible films.

You may be right about Winslet(even though I don't think she'll make it there anyway), but I think Blanchett makes a ton of commerically accessible films.

Coming Up:
Robin Hood

In the past few years:
Elizabeth: The Golden Age
The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons
The Aviator
Bandits

I think those were commercially acceptable and she got awards buzz for all of those performances.

Not to mention, she was also in the Lord of The Rings trilogy...how much more accessible can you get? (I guess a new Star Wars could put her over the edge...)

And Indiana Jones 4, don't forget (even though we'd like to).

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Originally posted by Sasun V.:
Which performer(s) is more likely to break Meryl Streep's Oscar nomination record in the future..
Cate Blanchett (6 so far)
Kate Winslet (5)
If she were any younger, Judi Dench
Edward Norton
Johnny Depp

It's the other way around:
Kate - 6
Cate - 5

I'm not sure anyone will break Meryl's record anytime soon; not even Kate or Cate.

Meryl shows no signs of slowing down and continues to rack up nominations. Her record increases it seems every year, so I don't know. I think she is safe for quite awhile.

I know he is not a performer but
KEVIN O´Connell could go on losing and losing again and aganin.

I see some irony in Kate Winslet starring in, the most "accessible" film of all time.
Btw, did anyone see The Holiday?

Yes, I love her in The Holiday.

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Yes, I love her in The Holiday.

me either i love her in that film. she really makes me laugh out loud in that film. i do like her character in that film too.

Meryl's record will be safe for another generation or possibly two...Racking up nominations still at age 60...an amazing feat with #16 coming this year...and no signs of slowing down....the 2 great kates, winslet and blanchett might get 10-12 each...but they wont be able to pass the greatest of all..STREEP!!! Even jack Nicholson's 12 seems safe as the nearest to him are also from his generation...

From 1978 to 2009 (assuming she gets nodded for J&J), it's a staggering record of:

16 nods in 32 years or
1 every 2 years

70s' - 2
80's - 6
90's - 4
00's - 4
She's showing no signs of slowing down

She would receive 5 of them from the age of 50 (tying with Hepburn and Dench).

And her films are making money at the same time.

I'm going to go out on a limb and say Anne Hathaway, she has the age, the popularity and her acting is improving at least imo should she continue to act i could see her getting nominations, wins maybe not but nominations sure

I'll even go further and say Dakota fanning, possibly abigail bresslin and other young actresses should their acting as child stars evolve into adulthood

*shrugs*

Age and versatility.

In the 70s', you'd think there's no stopping Marsha Mason (she got one almost every other year), but it was for playing the same person and AMPAS got tired. Same with Bette Davis after a while, and even Jane Fonda. Hepburn made smart choices in the fifties and sixties (I can't say she's versatile). Being British helps but not much - Jackson faded, Smith again acted the same. Dench is the flavour of the month but seem to be playing the same. The lack of versatility is their barrier.

I wish there are more roles for the likes of Spacek and Lange (who was back in top form in Grey Gardens), but age is their enemy.

That said, I see versatility in Blanchett.

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Meryl Streep keeps getting nominated as years go by. I can see she exceeding 20 nominations.

That's a tough number to beat!