Oscar Nominees 2012

Director Michel Hazanavicius, actress Berenice Bejo, center, and actress Penelope Ann Miller at the New York premiere of "The Artist," Nov. 17, 2011. It was one of the nominees for Best Picture. (AP)

In addition to its Best Picture Nomination, Actor Jean Dujardin was nominated for Best Actor, and Bejo was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for their work in "The Artist." (Photo: Weinstein Co.)

Meryl Streep was nominated for Best Actress for her role as British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in “The Iron Lady.” (Photo: The Weinstein Co.)

Meryl Streep attends the premiere of "The Iron Lady" at the Ziegfeld Theater Dec. 13, 2011, in New York. (AP)

Martin Scorcese's film "Hugo" earned the most nominations, leading with 11. (Photo: GK Films)

George Clooney was nominated for best actor for his work in film "The Descendants," which was also nominated for best picture. (AP)

Marion Cotillard and Owen Wilson in "Midnight in Paris," nominated for Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, and for Woody Allen’s directing.

Owen Wilson and Woody Allen at the Cannes film Festival, May 11, 2011. (AP)

Michelle Williams portrayed Marilyn Monroe in "My Week With Marilyn," which won her a Best Actress nomination. (Photo: The Weinstein Co.)

Brad Pitt was nominated for Best Actor for his work in the film "Moneyball," also nominated for Best Picture. He and Angelina Jolie are pictured at the Japan premiere of Moneyball Nov. 9, 2011. (AP)

Tom Hanks playing Thomas Schell in "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close," which earned a Best Picture nomination. Max von Sydow also earned a nomination for his supporting performance.

The drama "The Help" was nominated for Best Picture. Viola Davis (left) recieved a best actress nomination. (© DreamWorks)

Rooney Mara was nominated for Best Actress for "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo." (© 2011 Columbia Pictures)

Glenn Close received a Best Actress nomination for her work in "Albert Nobbs." (AP)

Glenn Close at the San Sebastian Film Festival Cinema in northern Spain, Sept. 18, 2011. (AP)

Director, writer, and cast member George Clooney, and cast member Ryan Gosling at the premiere of "The Ides of March" which got a nod for Best Adapted Screenplay. (AP)