NOMINATIONS 2009 - 81ST ACADEMY AWARDS
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
PENELOPE CRUZ
The Spanish starlet was emotional as she took to the stage in front of Hollywood A-listers to receive her award. She thanked her home fans and spoke about her dreams as a young Spanish actress.
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This is the second Academy Award nomination for 34-year-old Amy Adams who is nominated for her performance in 'Doubt' supporting Meryl Streep. Amy was previously nominated in 2005 for 'Junebug'.
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This is the first Academy Award for 43-year-old Viola Davis, nominated for her supporting performance in 'Doubt' alongside Meryl Streep, Amy Adams and Philip Seymour Hoffman.
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This is the first Academy Award nomination for 38-year-old Taraji P. Henson, nominated for her supporting role in 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' alongside Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett.
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This is the third Academy Award nomination for 44-year-old Marisa Tomei, nominated for her supporting role in 'The Wrestler' alongside Mickey Rourke. Marisa previously won in this category in 1992.
MARISA TOMEI
NOMINATIONS
OSCAR NEWS AND GOSSIP
Oscar-winning director quits Scientology
9:57 AM Tue 27 Oct - MRIB Crash director Paul Haggis has quit Scientology over their anti-gay stance… moreOscar blow for Scorsese
8:02 AM Tue 25 Aug - MRIB Martin Scorsese's chance of landing another Oscar suffered a blow after his new film's release date was pushed back… moreStreep wants Oscars moved forwards
8:13 AM Tue 11 Aug - MRIB Meryl Streep has called for the Oscars to be moved forward over fears that it's becoming irrelevant… moreOscars To Extend Best Picture Shortlist
1:27 PM Thu 25 Jun - MRIB The Academy Awards are to double the best picture nominees… moreThe Oscars are on the move
2:17 PM Thu 26 Mar - MRIB the Oscars will move back to March in 2010 because of a clash with the Winter Olympics… more