The Academy slit the seal on the Best Supporting Actress envelope, and the 2016 honor went to Alicia Vikander. The Dannish Girl actress beat out tough field of four other nominees to snag the statuette.

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Vikander was nominated alongside Jennifer Jason Leigh for The Hateful Eight, Rooney Mara for Carol, Rachel McAdams for Spotlight, and Kate Winslet for Steve Jobs. .

When Vikanser's Gerda discovers her husband wants to live life as a woman, the 1920s painter must decide how to respond. The Sweedish actress took the stage to thank all involved, particularly the drama's director and her costar Eddie Redmayne.

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"Tom [Hooper], thank you so much for your support and belief in me," Vikander said, holding back tears. "Eddie that you for being the best acting partner."

Best Supporting Actress wasn't the only Academy nod The Danish Girl received. The production was also up for three other awards, including Actor in a Leading Role, Production Design, Costume Design.

This marks Vikander's first Oscar nomination and win.

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