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The Oscar Nominees
Best Actress/Best Supporting Actress
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Best Actress

Judi Dench Mrs. Henderson Presents This is her fifth nomination and the third in this category. Her other leading nominations were for Mrs. Brown in 1997 and Iris in 2001. She took home the Oscar for her supporting performance in Shakespeare in Love (1998) and was again nominated for her supporting role in Chocolat (2000).

Felicity Huffman Transamerica This is her first nomination.

Keira Knightley Pride & Prejudice This is her first nomination.

Charlize Theron North Country This is her second nomination in this category, as she won the Oscar in 2003 for her performance in Monster.

Reese Witherspoon Walk the Line This is her first nomination.

Best Supporting Actress

Amy Adams Junebug This is her first nomination.

Catherine Keener Capote This is her second nomination, as she was nominated in 1999 for her supporting performance in Being John Malkovich.

Frances McDormand North Country This is her fourth nomination and the third in this category. Her other nominated supporting roles were for Mississippi Burning (1988) and Almost Famous (2000). She took home the Oscar for herleading role in Fargo (1996).

Rachel Weisz The Constant Gardener This is her first nomination.

Michelle Williams Brokeback Mountain This is her first nomination.