Notes on a Scandal was nominated for zero acting awards.
Academy Award for Best Actress . It is given in honor of an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role while working within the film industry . Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress . It is given in honor of an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role while working within the film industry . Notes on a Scandal (film) . It was nominated for four Academy Awards -- Best Actress , Best Supporting Actress , Best Adapted Screenplay , and Best Original Score .