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Oscars 2012: The actors
Rooney Mara, the newcomer star of “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo,” was nominated for best actress this morning in something of a surprise. Most critics hailed her performance, but the academy tends to overlook newcomers in these high-profile categories.
The other nominees were as expected: Viola Davis, “The Help”; Glenn Close, “Albert Nobbs”; Meryl Streep, “The Iron Lady”; and Michelle Williams, “My Week With Marilyn.”
For best actor, the big surprise nominee was Demian Bachir of “A Better Life.” The other nominees were George Clooney, “The Descendants”; Jean Dujardin, “The Artist”; Brad Pitt, “Moneyball”; and Gary Oldman, “Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy.”
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