This years Oscar nominations have been greatly anticipated. There are several deserving leading actresses from Hollywood, but only one can get the final award. Of course, simply getting a nomination alone is recognition of an excellent job well done.

In 2009 the Blindside made records around Thanksgiving. This heartwarming film is about a boy who was homeless then taken in by Sandra Bullocks character. Sandra Bullock was nominated for a leading actress Oscar, which is exactly what she is. Sandra has continuously played in good movies, but never quite received a huge amount of recognition. 2009 was her year and she proved it by mastering the role in the Blindside.

Another top ranking movie called “Precious” charmed watchers around the country. The leading Hollywood actress, Gabourey Sidibe took over the big screen with her acting power. Her bold role struck critics as awe inspiring. Gabourey Sidibe is one of the never before seen actresses that made it big last year, and is also nominated for a leading actresses Oscar.

Carey Mulligan is a relatively newly heard of actress as well. Her role in An Education was so phenomenal that she was nominated for a Leading Actress award. In this film she plays an English school girl that is seduced by a much older man.

While Penelope Cruz wasn’t nominated for a leading actress role, she was nominated for a supporting actress role in the movie Nine. In this film she plays “Carla” mistress of a director. Her role is provocative and in depth, and very well played. Penelope Cruz generally plays a support role rather than a lead role, but her acting is always superior.

Unlike other movie stars, Mo’Nique hasn’t been in the spotlight. Even though she is well known in Hollywood, she tends to lay low. She also played in the movie, Precious, based off the novel “Push” by Sapphire. She plays the evil mother that is abusive and beats her pregnant daughter. Her role is very realistic and powerful - which is why she was nominated as a supporting actress.

In Conclusion

Hollywood actresses are constantly coming and going, but the women listed above are sure to stay in the spotlight due to their recent stunning performances for their groundbreaking films last year. Whether they are supporting or leading, they certainly deserve the fame that they worked hard for.

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