2010 Oscar Nominations for Best Actress

The nominations for the 82nd Academy Awards were announced today by Academy President Tom Sherak and actress Anne Hathaway. The five nominees competing for Best Actress are Sandra Bullock, Helen Mirren, Carey Mulligan, Gabourey Sidibe and Meryl Streep. Sandra Bullock is the favorite among the nominees. The winners for the 82nd Annual Academy Awards will be announced on Sunday, March 7, 2010. The following list gives a comprehensive look at the box office performance for each Oscar nominee. The information includes release date, production budget, approval rating and total lifetime gross. The source is based on estimates by professional researchers and movie industry writers. Movie information is subject to change. For a complete list of the nominees for the 82nd Academy Awards, click here.

The Nominations for Best Actress

Sandra Bullock in "The Blind Side"

The movie was directed by John Lee Hancock. "The Blind Side" was released November 20, 2009 and grossed $34,119,372 over the opening weekend. The movie had a production budge of $29 million. Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a 70% overall approval rating. "The Blind Side" grossed $238,142,164 in total domestic box office and generated $238,142,164 worldwide.

Helen Mirren in "The Last Station"

The movie was directed by Michael Hoffman. "The Last Station" was released January 15, 2010 and grossed $73,723 over the opening weekend. The movie had a production budget of $18 million. Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a 64% overall approval rating. "The Last Station" grossed $343,758 in total domestic box office.

Carey Mulligan in "An Education"

The movie was directed by Lone Scherfig. "An Education" was released October 9, 2009 and grossed $159,017 over the opening weekend. The movie had a production budget of $7.5 million. Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a 94% overall approval rating. "An Education" grossed $8,795,228 in total domestic box office and generated $10,818,790 worldwide.

Gabourey Sidibe in "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire"

The movie was directed by Lee Daniels. "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire" was released November 6, 2009 and grossed $10,881,772 over the opening weekend. The movie had a production budget of $10 million. Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a 91% overall approval rating. "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire" grossed $45,469,462 in total domestic box office.

Meryl Streep in "Julie & Julia"

The movie was directed by Nora Ephron. "Julie & Julia" was released August 7, 2009 and grossed $20,027,956 over the opening weekend. The movie had a production budget of $40 million. Rotten Tomatoes gave the movie a 75% overall approval rating. "Julie & Julia" grossed $94,125,426 in total domestic box office and generated $118,604,663 worldwide.

Source:

RottenTomatoes.com
Boxofficemojo.com
the-numbers.com
oscars.org/awards/academyawards/82/nominees.html