Awards

10th place

3rd place

2nd place

"Melissa McCarthy delivers a heartbreaking performance as author Lee Israel, perfectly portraying Israel's loneliness as she struggles with her own relevance in society. McCarthy's dramatic turn is truly captivating and deserving of awards recognition. It is our honor to present this year's Spotlight Award to her."

Tied with Timothée Chalamet for Beautiful Boy (2018).

"Melissa McCarthy - always a compelling talent - triumphs as Lee Israel in CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME," says SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling. "She's funny, dark, caustic and oh so vulnerable. SBIFF is so pleased to be able to award this performance and her career so far."

Based on the book by Lee Israel.

Based on the book by Lee Israel.

Tied with Olivia Colman for The Favourite (2018) and Regina Hall for Support the Girls (2018).

5th place

-Fifth Place

-Second Place

Tied with Elsie Fisher for Eighth Grade (2018) in 2nd place