BEST ACTRESS OSCAR WINNER & NOMINEES:


BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS OSCAR WINNER & NOMINEES:
BEST ACTRESS CONTENDERS:
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LEADING LIGHTS
This year's races are very competitive. Here's a breakdown of who's worthy of attention based on reviews, blogs and buzz.
LEAD ACTRESS

Cate Blanchett
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Anne Hathaway
Rachel Getting Married

Sally Hawkins
Happy-Go-Lucky

Angelina Jolie
Changeling

Melissa Leo
Frozen River

Kristin Scott Thomas
I've Loved You So Long

Meryl Streep
Doubt

Kate Winslet
Revolutionary Road

SUPPORTING ACTRESS

Hiam Abbass
The Visitor

Amy Adams
Doubt

Penelope Cruz
Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Viola Davis
Doubt

Rosemarie DeWitt
Rachel Getting Married

Taraji P. Henson
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Marisa Tomei
The Wrestler

Elsa Zylberstein
I've Loved You So Long

IN THE MIX
A look at others who may garner support...
LEAD ACTRESS

Kate Beckinsale
Nothing but the Truth

Dakota Fanning
The Secret Life of Bees

Nicole Kidman
Australia

Keira Knightley
The Duchess

Emma Thompson
Last Chance Harvey

Michelle Williams
Wendy and Lucy

SUPPORTING ACTRESS

Kathy Bates Kathy Bates
Revolutionary Road

Elizabeth Banks
W.

Zoe Kazan
Revolutionary Road

Queen Latifah
The Secret Life of Bees

Freida Pinto
Slumdog Millionaire

Kate Winslet
The Reader