Best Actress
#2)
Oscar can't seem to get enough of Dame Judi Dench and this upcoming film is certainly their cup of tea.  I expect her to come close to winning if not taking the prize, if the film hits. Judi Dench-Mrs. Henderson Presents

4 Previous Noms/1 Win-
-2002-Iris-Lead
-2001-Chocloat-Supporting
-1999-Shakespeare in Love-Suporting(WIN)
-1998-Mrs. Brown-Lead
Though I am probably the last person who will stand by her win for Shakespeare in Love, I cannot deny the fact that she is an outstanding actress and seems to be giving one of her best in this drama.  Gwyneth Paltrow-Proof

1nom/1win-
-1999-Shakespeare in Love-Lead(WIN)
#5)
#3) She finally came out of the box and has proven herself as a real actress and a darn good one to boot.  This film seems just in her line and is most likely going to be her next nomination, but a win may be a little off since she did win two years ago. Charlize Theron-North Country

1 nom/1win-
-2004-Monster-Lead(WIN)
#4) I feel skeptical about this considering she flopped last year, but she's playing a legend along side Joaquin Phoenix.  Both didn't seem right at first, but after a while they feel good enough and so maybe maybe not.  For now I say yes and the win is currently in her favor. Who knows what'll happen. Reese Witherspoon-Walk the Line

No Previous Nominations
#1) Easily the best Asian Actress working, Ziyi Zhang has a certain persona that she brings to each character she plays.  Looking back at her body of work you really wonder how she doesn't have a nomination already.  Now she's in a film with Oscar nominee's abound and it seems extremely likely. Ziyi Zhang-Memoirs of a Geisha

No Previous Nominations
Don't Forget About:
-Natasha Richardson-The White Countess
-Rachel Weisz-The Constant Gardener
-Joan Allen-The Upside of Anger
-Emily Watson-Seperate Lies
-Juliette Binoche-Bee Season
-Helen Hunt-A Good Woman
-Rachael Weisz-Barry
-Emily Watson-The Proposition
-Jodie Foster-Flightplan
-Naomi Watts-Stay
-Naomi Watts-King Kong
-Kate Winslet-The Marvelous Mabel Stark
-Bryce Dallas Howard-Manderlay
-Emma Thompson-Nanny McPhee
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