OVERLAY REPORT

In the film *Erin Brockovich* (2000), both **Julia Roberts** and **Albert Finney** received widespread critical acclaim, leading to several major award wins and nominations. ### **Julia Roberts (Erin Brockovich)** Julia Roberts swept nearly every major award for her leading role as the real-life environmental activist. She made history by becoming the first actress to win the Oscar, BAFTA, Golden Globe, SAG, and Critics' Choice awards for a single performance. | Award | Result | Who she was up against (Nominees) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Academy Award** (Best Actress) | **Won** | Joan Allen (*The Contender*), Juliette Binoche (*Chocolat*), Ellen Burstyn (*Requiem for a Dream*), Laura Linney (*You Can Count on Me*) | | **Golden Globe** (Best Actress – Drama) | **Won** | Joan Allen (*The Contender*), Björk (*Dancer in the Dark*), Ellen Burstyn (*Requiem for a Dream*), Laura Linney (*You Can Count on Me*) | | **SAG Award** (Best Female Actor in a Leading Role) | **Won** | Joan Allen (*The Contender*), Juliette Binoche (*Chocolat*), Ellen Burstyn (*Requiem for a Dream*), Laura Linney (*You Can Count on Me*) | | **BAFTA Award** (Best Leading Actress) | **Won** | Juliette Binoche (*Chocolat*), Kate Hudson (*Almost Famous*), Hilary Swank (*Boys Don't Cry*), Michelle Yeoh (*Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon*) | ### **Albert Finney (Edward L. Masry)** Albert Finney played Erin’s gruff but patient boss, Ed Masry. While he did not win the Oscar, he secured a major win at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. | Award | Result | Who he was up against (Winner and Nominees) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Academy Award** (Best Supporting Actor) | Nominated | **Winner:** Benicio del Toro (*Traffic*); **Other Nominees:** Jeff Bridges (*The Contender*), Willem Dafoe (*Shadow of the Vampire*), Joaquin Phoenix (*Gladiator*) | | **SAG Award** (Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role) | **Won** | Jeff Bridges (*The Contender*), Willem Dafoe (*Shadow of the Vampire*), Benicio del Toro (*Traffic*), Joaquin Phoenix (*Gladiator*) | | **Golden Globe** (Best Supporting Actor) | Nominated | **Winner:** Benicio del Toro (*Traffic*); **Other Nominees:** Jeff Bridges, Willem Dafoe, Joaquin Phoenix | | **BAFTA Award** (Best Supporting Actor) | Nominated | **Winner:** Benicio del Toro (*Traffic*); **Other Nominees:** Gary Lewis (*Billy Elliot*), Joaquin Phoenix (*Gladiator*), Oliver Reed (*Gladiator*) | ### **Other Notable Mentions** * **Steven Soderbergh (Director):** Soderbergh achieved the rare feat of being nominated for **Best Director** twice in the same year at the Academy Awards—once for *Erin Brockovich* and once for *Traffic*. He ultimately won the Oscar for *Traffic*. * **Susannah Grant (Screenwriter):** She received a nomination for **Best Original Screenplay** at the Oscars, BAFTAs, and Golden Globes. She was up against films like *Almost Famous* (the Oscar winner), *Billy Elliot*, and *Traffic*. * **Best Picture:** The film was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards but lost to *Gladiator*.