2012 Oscar Nominations for Best Leading Actress - as part of the celebrities series by GeoBeats.

5 - Viola Davis played a maid in highly acclaimed movie, 'The Help' landing her a nomination.
4 - Meryl Streep received an Oscar nomination for her role as Margaret Thatcher in 'The Iron Lady'.
3 - Glenn Close's portrayal of woman dressing as a man in 'Albert Nobbs' nabbed her a spot on the Oscar list.
2 - Rooney Mara has obtained a nomination for her work in the suspense film, 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'.
1 - Michelle Williams is now an Oscar nominee for her lead role in 'My Week with Marilyn'.