Oscar nominations are always the buzz around Hollywood magazines and tabloids. The announcement of the official nominees is always anticipated. This year several actresses appeared on the ballots, many of whom have never had a nomination in the past.

First up is Sandra Bullock in the “Blind Side.” This heart warming movie touched everyone’s soul when seen in theaters around Thanksgiving. Her acting was precise and skilled, which it hasn’t always been. Sandra Bullock also performed in many other movies last year that won her recognition. Sandra Bullock is loved by most because she breaks the rules that most Hollywood actresses follow. She isn’t in the tabloids for controversial things, and she doesn’t party like other young starlets.

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.

Next up is Penelope Cruz, a well known Hispanic actress that is always stunning on the red carpet. She is nominated for a supporting actress role for the movie “9″ and continues to awe her fans with her acting prowess. Penelope is often misunderstood as a B list star, but her acting and fashion sense definitely have the ability to make her the top of the list.

A Hollywood actress that is well known but not as famous, is Mo’Nique. Her bold acting in Precious wowed audiences. She played a controversial role of a welfare receiving abusive mother. Her acting is shockingly profound and strong, which is why she was nominated for a supporting actress Oscar.

Closing Comments

Not all Hollywood actresses are eligible for an Oscar. Many are never nominated, even if they are good actresses. The women that were nominated this year are stunning in every way and continue to impress audiences with bold acting roles and their power over the red carpet.

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