The front-runners in the major categories for Oscars 2012

Here are the nominees with the best chances of snagging that gold statuette on Oscar night

4. Best Actress

Viola Davis (l.) plays Aibileen Clark in 'The Help' Dale Robinette/HONS/Disney Films/AP

It gets tricky here, because actress Meryl Streep, who currently holds the record for the most Oscar nominations ever and is nominated for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in "The Iron Lady," won the Golden Globe and the BAFTA Award for Best Actress. But actress Viola Davis, nominated for her role in "The Help" as maid Aibileen Clark, took the Screen Actors Guild award and is now the favorite to win the Best Actress Oscar.

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