“The Help” Scores Four Oscar Nominations

By in January 24, 2012 • Filed in: Awards, Movies, The Help

Nominees for the 84th Annual Academy Awards were announced this morning by actress Jennifer Lawrence (“Hunger Games”) and Tom Sherak, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The Help earned Oscar nods for Viola Davis (Best Actress), Octavia Spencer (Best Supporting Actress), Jessica Chastain (Best Supporting Actres), as well as Best Picture.

Supporting Actress

Berenice Bejo (“The Artist”)
Jessica Chastain (“The Help”)
Melissa McCarthy (“Bridesmaids”)
Janet McTeer (“Albert Nobbs”)
Octavia Spencer (“The Help”)

Best Actress

Glenn Close (“Albert Nobbs”)
Rooney Mara (“Girl With The Dragon Tattoo”)
Viola Davis (“The Help”)
Meryl Streep (“The Iron Lady”)
Michelle Williams (“My Week With Marilyn”)

Best Picture

War Horse
The Artist
Moneyball
The Descendants
The Tree of Life
Midnight in Paris
The Help
Hugo
Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close