Oscars Rule Change Allows Actors to Earn Multiple Nominations in Same Category
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Summary
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has changed its Oscar voting rules for the 99th Oscars, allowing actors to earn multiple nominations in the same acting category if each performance ranks among the top five vote getters. Previously, only the highest finisher would advance. This change aligns acting categories with other Oscar categories and could neutralize some "category fraud." Notable actors like Anne Hathaway and Brad Pitt could potentially benefit from this rule change, as they have delivered multiple acclaimed performances in a single year.
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Previously, only the highest finisher advanced.
The change has the potential to neutralize some of the presumed 'category fraud.'
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