That’s been more challenging in recent years when she’s snubbed for beautiful performances likeArrival.

The desire to win an Oscar broughtAdams to take bold swings, likeHillbilly ElegyorThe Woman in the Window.

That continues with her leading role inNightbitch.

Miles Caton smiling with a guitar as Sammie in Sinners

But,Nightbitchwon’t make Amy Adams an Oscar winner.

It is no secret that comedies and horror films have delivered some exceptional performances over the years.

The likelihood of that happening seems low based on how Searchlight is likely to prioritize its various Oscar contenders.

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If Searchlight wants to get into Best Actress, Emma Stone is the safer bet.

There’s a case to be made that Adams deserves the bigger push between her and Stone.

She’s the one who is a six-time Oscar nominee but hasn’t won it all yet.

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However, if Searchlight wants to get into Best Actress, Emma Stone is the safer bet.

Adams would have to overtake one of these actresses to secure an Oscar nomination.

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