This has led to widespreadOscar buzz around Jolies turn inMaria.
But what are Jolies odds of actually winning Best Actress for her turn inMaria?
DraftKings puts Madisons odds at -160 to win.
Its clear that the industry has chosen a frontrunner, but its not over until Oscar night.
Jolie is one of the biggest movie stars in the world, andMariais her comeback role.
Jolie has been nominated in the Best Actress category before, butshes only ever won for Best Supporting Actress.
Jolie beat out iconic actors like Toni Collette and Catherine Keener when she won Best Supporting Actress.
She also won the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award in 2014.
There is a legacy angle that might entice the Academy to vote for Jolie.