THE DANISH GIRL's Alicia Vikander Wins OSCAR for Best Supporting Actress

THE DANISH GIRL's Alicia Vikander has won the 2016 Academy Award for Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role. The actress plays Gerda, a painter in the 1920s who wrestles with her course of action when her husband reveals his desire to live as a woman. This is her first Academy Award nomination.

Other actors that received nominations in the category were:

Jennifer Jason Leigh, The Hateful Eight
Rooney Mara, Carol
Rachel McAdams, Spotlight
Kate Winslet, Steve Jobs

The 88th ACADEMY AWARDS are taking place tonight, Sunday, February 28, 2016, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and are being televised live by the ABCTelevision Network. The Oscar presentation is also being televised live in more than 225 countries and territories worldwide. Comedian, actor and filmmaker Chris Rock returns as host of the event for a second time.