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Oscars 2012 Trivia: How Well Do You Know The Female Nominees?

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First Posted: 02/24/2012 4:07 pm Updated: 02/24/2012 4:07 pm

With the Academy Awards fast approaching, you've probably studied up on the movies and the performers. But how well do you know the actresses who made the characters so memorable? For instance, which Oscar nominee has been called a "great kisser"? And who has a side gig interviewing celebrities about their dogs? Test your leading (and supporting) lady knowledge with our quiz.

For easy reference, here's a list of the women nominated:

Actress in a Leading Role
Glenn Close, "Albert Nobbs"
Viola Davis, "The Help"
Rooney Mara, "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo"
Meryl Streep, "Iron Lady"
Michelle Williams, "My Week With Marilyn"

Actress in a Supporting Role

Berenice Bejo, "The Artist"
Jessica Chastain, 'The Help"
Melissa McCarthy, "Bridesmaids"
Janet McTeer, "Albert Nobbs"
Octavia Spencer, "The Help"

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With the Academy Awards fast approaching, you've probably studied up on the movies and the performers. But how well do you know the actresses who made the characters so memorable? For instance, which ...
With the Academy Awards fast approaching, you've probably studied up on the movies and the performers. But how well do you know the actresses who made the characters so memorable? For instance, which ...
With the Academy Awards fast approaching, you've probably studied up on the movies and the performers. But how well do you know the actresses who made the characters so memorable? For instance, which ...
With the Academy Awards fast approaching, you've probably studied up on the movies and the performers. But how well do you know the actresses who made the characters so memorable? For instance, which ...
 
 
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ae12wrangell
Everybody is entitled to my opinion
01:13 PM on 02/26/2012
Lead Actress - Too close to call. If I were to pick one, Viola Davis for 'The Help'

Actress in a Supporting Role - Jessica Chastain for 'The Help'