Mark Rylance Beats Him to Take Best Supporting Actor for Bridge Of Spies the Academy Awards Newcomer Alicia Vikander won Best Supporting Actress for The Danish Girl the 88th annual AcademyAwards on Sunday night.She beat out the likes of Kate Winslet to take the gong for her role in the historical true story about a transgender woman (played by Eddie Redmayne) and his supportive wife (Vikander).The 27-year-old took the stage and breathlessly delivered heartfelt speech: Thank you so much the Academy this recognition. And Eddie where are you? there you are! Thank you being the best acting partner. You raised my game!' She then added: And my mum and dad thank you for giving me the belief that anything can happen. Even though I would never have believed this!'The Swedish born actress beat previous winner Kate Winslet Jennifer Jason Leigh Rooney Mara, and Rachel McAdams (Spotlight).Celebs gathered at the Dolby Theater to toast another year in movies they were honoured by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Chris Rock opened the ceremony with a rollicking monologue.The show kicked off with a montage of the films from 2015 and the 51-year-old comedian referenced the clip as he took the stage.'Man I counted at least 15 black people in that montage. I am here hosting at the Academy Awards otherwise known as the White People’s Choice Awards.