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The \"If Beale Street Could Talk\" star won big at the Globes for supporting actress and gave a powerful speech on equality in the process.
Connelly believes her performance stands out in that category, especially in such an important and game-changing film.
\"She's certainly considered the likely favorite,\" he said.
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Her male counterpart in best supporting has to be Oscar-winner and \"Green Book\" star Mahershala Ali, who is as respected and beloved in Hollywood as he is talented. Connelly said two legendary actors may not win this time around, though they'd be front-runners in other years.
\"Sam Elliot would be in that position -- [he] has given years and years of great performances and finally has the role that lets him be truly appreciated,\" he said. \"And Richard E. Grant is the same way ... in other years, I think those two would very much be viable.\"
But Ali looks to be the man of the hour.
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Well, once again it looks like no female directors will be nominated in this important category.
\"The statistics speak shamefully for themselves in terms of the percentage of women who get to direct films,\" Connelly said.
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Still, even though he doesn't think a female director will get a nod, Connelly believes there are women who would warrant consideration this year like Debra Granik for \"Leave No Trace\" or Marielle Heller for \"Can You Ever Forgive Me?\"
\"The quality of their films is very high and I can't see how much longer this can be allowed to continue in this way,\" he added.
Check back to Goodmorningamerica.com for all the big news early Tuesday morning and on Feb. 24 when the Oscars take place live from Hollywood! \"GMA\" will be covering the show from every angle, including the winners, the dresses, the best speeches and more!
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