“A Star Is Born”
Bradley Cooper
Key Scene:
When Ally (Lady Gaga) wins an award, a drunk Jackson (Cooper) joins her on stage and makes a spectacle of himself.
What Makes It Great:
“To get into that emotional and physical state takes a lot of preparation for an actor,” says producer Lynette Howell Taylor. “It’s a crucial moment in the story. To stay in that mind-set takes a lot of focus and discipline — all while he’s doing other things, like directing. There’s bravery in saying, ‘Yes, this is the moment for the character.’ It’s all culminating here, and he nails the performance.”