In other words, Gwyneth Paltrow ("Shakespeare in Love") might have gotten teary-eyed when she won the Golden Globe for best actress this year, but she will become the leading actress of her generation if she takes home the Oscar.

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His female counterpart, Best Actress Jennifer Lawrence, was the most-talked about nominated actress across the U.S. leading up to the awards, and was the front-runner among men on Facebook.

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And as I said, Jessica Chastain has to be the leading contender for a Best Actress nomination.

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The actress also played a leading role in the 2000 box office hit Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

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The actress has played a leading role in the controversial plastic surgery drama since it began in 2003.

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It was at this point in her life that the actress suffered a breakdown, leading to an acting hiatus of some three years.

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Despite the fact this was the first feature film by filmmaker Benh Zeitlin and starred unknown actors in all its roles, the film has gone to receive over 35 awards for both the director, the screenwriter Lucy Alibar, and most importantly, landing its leading lady the distinction of being the youngest nominee ever for an Oscar Academy Award for best actress.

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With Mitterrand's full knowledge and approval, if not at his actual behest, the unit illegally tapped the telephones of some 200 worthy citizens, including judges, politicians, lawyers, journalists, even a leading actress, Carole Bouquet.

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