The other scenario is a bit more complicated.
To combat a lack of diversity among nominees, BAFTA altered the way it votes in recent years.
As for Ruth Negga, the case is similar to Gaga’s.
Lady Gaga in ‘House of Gucci’ and Caitriona Balfe in ‘Belfast.'.Fabio Lovino/MGM; Rob Youngson / Focus Features
Ruth Negga in ‘Passing’.Netflix
Denis Villeneuve directing ‘Dune.'.Chiabella James/Warner Bros.
