Best Supporting Actress 2012

My top choices in the order I would place them on my Academy ballot if I were allowed to vote. In other words, these are my top five performances. I acknowledge that this list is already influenced by awards buzz, and the actresses who I think need the most votes are at the top.

ANN MITCHELL, The Deep Blue Sea

GERALDINE CHAPLIN, Lo Imposible (The Impossible)

SUSAN SARANDON, Arbitrage

ISABELLE HUPPERT, Amour (Love)

SALLY FIELD, Lincoln

Also loved:
Amy Adams, The Master
Lorraine Toussaint, Middle of Nowhere

Related:
My Best Supporting Actress Picks for 2011
My Best Supporting Actress Picks for 2010
My Best Supporting Actress Picks for 2009
My Best Supporting Actress Picks for 2008
My Best Supporting Actress Picks for 2007