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Oscar winner Renée Zellweger has again  been nominated, this time for her portrayal of Judy Garland in ‘Judy.’

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Besting the likes of Scarlett Johansson and Saoirse Ronan for the award, Zellweger bagged a Golden Globe for the same role.

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With a performance described by the Guardian as "phenomenally good," Zellweger plays the protagonist in a film about Judy Garland’s final London concert tour.

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The prolific actress is best known for her depiction of Bridget Jones in the screen adaptation of Helen Fielding’s novel ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary.’

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While the near native-quality of the British accent Zellweger adopted for this movie has been recognized by many, few people are aware that she actually took a job at a publishing company, Picador, just to perfect the art.

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She was reportedly an ideal employee who performed diligently and professionally, however menial the task.

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With over 40 acting awards already in hand, Scarlett Johansson is set to nab another for her stellar depiction of Nicole Barber in ‘Marriage Story.’ She's also up for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'Jojo Rabbit'). Can you believe she had previously never been nominated for a single Oscar?

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Losing out to Renée Zellweger for Best Actress at the Golden Globes, Johansson is now in the running to gain award recognition for a performance described by the Guardian as "terrific."

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In the Noah Baumbach film set between New York and California, Johansson stars alongside co-star Adam Driver as one half of a married couple going through a messy divorce.

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Speaking of family, did you know that she's the sister of actor Adrian Johansson? He's known for his appearances in ‘Grand Theft Auto IV’ and ‘Red Dead Redemption.’

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And wait for this: did you know the Marvel star is actually a twin? Fraternal twin brother Hunter Johansson has been photographed alongside his famous sister a handful of times.

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The family also includes an older sister, Vanessa Johansson, who is also an actress.

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This prolific Oscar winner has been put forward for the award after her portrayal of Megyn Kelly in biographical drama ‘Bombshell.’

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But despite high praise and a nomination, Theron lost out at the Golden Globes.

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A film criticized for its screenplay inaccuracies, ‘Bombshell’ tells the story of several women at Fox News who resolved to expose CEO Roger Ailes for sexual harassment.

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The actress’ South African roots are known to many, and some are aware that Theron still speaks the fluent Afrikaans she spoke as a child.

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Unknown to many, however, are the secrets of her traumatic past. The daughter of an alcoholic father, Theron was exposed to violent crime at a young age, when her mother, Gerda Maritz, shot her father dead after he attempted to attack them in a drunken rage.

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Theron’s mother alleged self-defense and was acquitted.

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A younger contender nominated for her portrayal of the character Jo in ‘Little Women,’ Saoirse Ronan is no stranger to the acting awards scene.

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While Ronan’s acting career may have its early roots in TV, the American-Irish actress made her voyage into film as early as 2007. This is the third time she has received an Oscar nomination for Best Actress.

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Ronan stars alongside the likes of Emma Watson and Meryl Streep in Greta Gerwig’s screen adaptation of the literary classic ‘Little Women.’

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With a whole host of TV and film appearances under her belt, Ronan already has an impressive screen career behind her.

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But her portfolio is missing a key role that she lost to Evanna Lynch: Harry Potter’s Luna Lovegood.

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The ethereal character is reportedly one of the roles Ronan most wanted to land. As a youngster, she thought the actors in ‘Harry Potter’ had "the best job in the world."

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Having spoken out about the lack of diversity amongst the BAFTA Awards nominees, British actress Cynthia Erivo is up for Best Actress for her portrayal of Harriet Tubman in the biopic ‘Harriet.’

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Best known for playing Celie in the Broadway version of ‘The Color Purple,’ this nomination comes as no surprise after she also received a Golden Globe nod for the same work.

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Erivo plays the protagonist in the film by Kasi Lemmons, which depicts the life of former slave and abolitionist Harriet Tubman.

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No overnight success story, Erivo rose to fame thanks to her acting ability, and therefore she enjoys the deserved critical acclaim.

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Besides being a talented actress, Erivo is also a keen musician who writes her own songs.

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She even started on a music degree before ultimately moving on to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

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