Clooney, Streep lead best actor, actress nominations
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STORY: Nominations for the 84th annual Oscars have been announced. Best actress nominees were led by Meryl Streep portraying former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in "The Iron Lady," Glenn Close in a gender-bending role in "Albert Nobbs," Viola Davis for "The Help," Rooney Mara in "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," and Michelle Williams in "My Week with Marilyn."
Nominees for best actor included George Clooney for "The Descendants," Jean Dujardin in "The Artist," Brad Pitt for "Moneyball," Gary Oldman in "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy," and Demian Bichir in "A Better Life."
The Oscars will be handed out on February 26.
STORY: Nominations for the 84th annual Oscars have been announced. Best actress nominees were led by Meryl Streep portraying former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in "The Iron Lady," Glenn Close in a gender-bending role in "Albert Nobbs," Viola Davis for "The Help," Rooney Mara in "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," and Michelle Williams in "My Week with Marilyn."
Nominees for best actor included George Clooney for "The Descendants," Jean Dujardin in "The Artist," Brad Pitt for "Moneyball," Gary Oldman in "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy," and Demian Bichir in "A Better Life."
The Oscars will be handed out on February 26.