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'Danish Girl' Alicia Vikander bags Oscar for Best Supporting Actress

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ANI New Delhi
Last Updated : Feb 29 2016 | 9:13 AM IST

Alicia Vikander will be popping a bottle of champagne tonight as she has recently bagged the title for the Best Supporting Actress at the 88th Academy awards.

The 27-year-old actress was nominated for her character Gerda Wegener in 'The Danish Girl.'

Accepting her awards, Vikander said, "To my mom and dad. Thank you for giving me the belief anything can happen."

Competing with her were Jennifer Jason Leigh for 'The Hateful Eight,' Rooney Mara for 'Carol,' Kate Winslet for 'Steve Jobs' and Rachel McAdams for 'Soptlight.'

The 88th Academy Awards took place on February 28 at Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre.

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First Published: Feb 29 2016 | 8:46 AM IST

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