Judi Dench

Judi Dench in 'Mrs. Henderson Presents'

Dench
Fact		 She is often called Dame Judi Dench because she became a Dame of the Order of the British Empire in 1988.
Felicity Huffman

Felicity Huffman in 'Transamerica'

Huffman
Fact		 In 1997, she married previous Oscar nominee William H. Macy; the couple has two children.
Keira Knightley

Keira Knightley in 'Pride & Prejudice'

Knightley
Fact		 Though she has many films to her credit, Knightley is only 20; she turns 21 this March.
Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron in 'North Country'

  • Portrayed: Josey Aimes
  • Previous Oscars: This is her second nomination; she won in 2004 for playing a serial killer in "Monster."
  • Film Clip | Review | Theron Profile
Theron
Fact		 As a South African native, Theron is the first African to ever win an Academy Award.
Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon in 'Walk the Line'

Witherspoon
Fact		 Though she did not complete her degree, Witherspoon briefly majored in English literature at Stanford University.

The Best Actress

Which nominee will win the Oscar for Best Actress?

Judi Dench
Felicity Huffman
Keira Knightley
Charlize Theron
Reese Witherspoon

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