Monica Barbaro at the 2025 Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Monica Barbaro was one of the honorees at the Virtuosos Award ceremony during the 40th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The ceremony took place on February 9, 2025, at The Arlington Theatre.

Monica Barbaro plays a significant role in “A Complete Unknown,” the legendary folk singer and activist Joan Baez in this Bob Dylan biopic directed by James Mangold. Her performance has been critically acclaimed, with many praising her portrayal of Baez’s strength and musical talent.

For her role in “A Complete Unknown,” Barbaro has received several award nominations, including:

• St. Louis Film Critics Association: Best Supporting Actress (Nominated)
• Dallas–Fort Worth Film Critics Association: Best Supporting Actress (5th place)  
• The Astra Awards: Breakthrough Award (Won)
• Vancouver Film Critics Circle: Best Supporting Actress (Pending)
• AARP Movies for Grownups Awards: Best Ensemble (Pending)
• Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role (Pending)  
• Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture (Pending)
• Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actress (Pending)