Jackie, directed by Pablo Larraín, is an Oscar nominee for Actress in a Leading Role. Natalie Portman landed the nod for her portrayal of Jacqueline Kennedy in the movie. The film also received 2 other nominations including Costume Design and Music (Original Score). Jackie centers around the following: After her husband is assassinated in Dallas in 1963, Jacqueline Kennedy strives to maintain a public show of strength while grieving in private and caring for their two young children. As she searches for the best way to ensure both her husband’s and her own legacies, Jackie navigates the treacherous waters of politics.