Dakota Johnson and Penélope Cruz sit down with us to discuss the best roles of their careers to date.

EW’s Clarissa Cruz and Joshua Rothkopf track all the latest developments as the Oscar race heats up, including announcements from several prominent guilds: DGA, PGA, WGA and BAFTA. They also offer some final predictions on the eve of Oscar nominations. Then, listen to our exclusive interviews with Dakota Johnson and Penélope Cruz, both coming off roles that showcased them better than ever. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices