Marion Cotillard tasted sweet, sweet victory this Sunday at the Oscars, but it's only fair to give props to the rest of the nominees as well. After all, these weren't exactly easy roles to take on, and these leading ladies deserve all the credit they can get.
Marion Cotillard for La Vie En Rose
Oscar History: This is Marion's first-ever Oscar nomination.
Marion Cotillard plays French singer Edith Piaf, whose story begins with her poverty-stricken childhood as a youngster raised by her grandmother, a brothel-keeper. Though she is discovered on the streets of Paris and becomes intensely famous, her life is still plagued by a series of ill-fated relationships and substance abuse.
Cate Blanchett for Elizabeth: The Golden Age
Oscar History: Cate was nominated for Actress in a Supporting Role for Notes on a Scandal in 2006, and was also nominated for Actress in a Leading Role for Elizabeth in 1998. In 2004, she won for Actress in a Supporting Role for The Aviator.
Cate plays Queen Elizabeth I in the most crucial years of her reign of 16th century England. She develops a fondness for the dashing Sir Walter Raleigh, and finds her rule threatened by King Phillip II of Spain who would much prefer her cousin on the throne.
Marion Cotillard for La Vie En RoseOscar History: This is Marion's first-ever Oscar nomination.
Marion Cotillard plays French singer Edith Piaf, whose story begins with her poverty-stricken childhood as a youngster raised by her grandmother, a brothel-keeper. Though she is discovered on the streets of Paris and becomes intensely famous, her life is still plagued by a series of ill-fated relationships and substance abuse.
Cate Blanchett for Elizabeth: The Golden AgeOscar History: Cate was nominated for Actress in a Supporting Role for Notes on a Scandal in 2006, and was also nominated for Actress in a Leading Role for Elizabeth in 1998. In 2004, she won for Actress in a Supporting Role for The Aviator.
Cate plays Queen Elizabeth I in the most crucial years of her reign of 16th century England. She develops a fondness for the dashing Sir Walter Raleigh, and finds her rule threatened by King Phillip II of Spain who would much prefer her cousin on the throne.
