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Jennifer Jason Leigh Wins Award For Acting Role In 'The Hateful Eight'

Los Angeles Premiere of "The Hateful Eight"

Credit: Splash News

Jennifer Jason Leigh is starting out award season early with a win! The Capri-Hollywood International Film Festival has awarded the actress the prize for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Quentin Tarantino’s newest film The Hateful Eight.

Jennifer has already earned a Golden Globe and Critics Choice nomination and has a win from the National Board of Reviews!

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Leigh commented as she accepted her award on Dec. 29: “The experience of being in one of Quentin’s films and a part of this phenomenal cast was rewarding in and of itself, but to be honored by such an incredible institution as the Capri-Hollywood Film Festival makes it all the more meaningful. Pascal Vicedomini and the entire organization have made this event a pillar of the awards season, and I am flattered beyond words to be recognized by them this year.”

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The Hateful Eight was released on Christmas Day to much praise. It also starsKurt Russell, Samuel L. Jackson, Walton Goggins, Demian Bichir, Tim Roth,Bruce Dern and Channing Tatum.

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