Ralph Fiennes Faces Oscars Setback as Conclave Competes in Tight Race

Anonymous voters reveal mistaken assumptions about Fiennes' past wins, while Conclave vies for Best Picture against strong contenders.

Ralph Fiennes' chances for a Best Actor Oscar were impacted after voters admitted to mistakenly believing he had previously won for Schindler's List.
Fiennes is nominated for his role as Cardinal Thomas Lawrence in Conclave, marking his third Oscar nomination without a win to date.
Conclave, directed by Edward Berger, has gained critical acclaim for its intricate storytelling and performances, earning eight Oscar nominations, including Best Picture.
The film won Best Picture at the BAFTAs, but its Oscar competition includes The Brutalist and Anora, both of which have dominated other major awards this season.
Adrien Brody, the frontrunner for Best Actor for his role in The Brutalist, has already secured both the Golden Globe and BAFTA in the category.