The candidates for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for the 80th Annual Academy Awards:

1. Cate Blanchett for Elizabeth: The Golden Age.
2. Julie Christie for Away from Her (2006).
3. Marion Cotillard for Môme, La.
4. Laura Linney for The Savages.
5. Ellen Page for Juno.

The Oscar goes to Marion Cotillard (what an upset!).