– Glenn Close, "Albert Nobbs"
– Viola Davis, "The Help"
– Rooney Mara, "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo"
– Meryl Streep, "The Iron Lady"
– Michelle Williams, "My Week With Marilyn"
Upsets: All except Mara were as expected, but many had wondered if Mara's chances were fading after she missed out on many of the major acting awards – and actress Tilda Swinton was considered to have the best chance at the fifth nomination for her film "We Need to Talk About Kevin." Instead, Mara slipped in for a nomination.
