[ For full episode catalogue please subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/BestActress ] The year is 2014 and the nominees are: 1. Lupita Nyong’o - 12 Years a Slave 2. June Squibb - Nebraska 3. Sally Hawkins - Blue Jasmine 4. Julia Roberts - August Osage County 5. Jennifer Lawrence - American Hustle In 2014 Lupita Nyong’o walked away with an Oscar for her debut film role playing Patsy in Steve McQueen’s 12 Years a Slave. It was a bit of a nail biter that evening as Lawrence had won almost every supporting trophy leading up to that night. Jennifer Lawrence had previously won for lead actress the previous year so it would make her win unlikely. Still! She had a solid shot at this award. Julia Roberts was also a strong competitor in this category for her iconic screaming-at-Meryl-Streep-scenes in August Osage County. Sally Hawkins and June Squibb became first time nominees for their respective work in Blue Jasmine and Nebraska. Amazing performances by all however I personally believe the top three to be Nyong’o, Lawrence, and Roberts. Who do you think should have won? Join host Kyle Brownrigg with guest host Rob Browne as they discuss.