Oscar nominations for best actress announced

In this film publicity image released by Summit Entertainment, Jeremy Renner is shown in a scene from, 'The Hurt Locker.'

AP Photo / Summit Entertainment, Jonathan Olley

In this film publicity image released by Summit Entertainment, Jeremy Renner is shown in a scene from, "The Hurt Locker."

In this film publicity image released by Summit Entertainment, Jeremy Renner is shown in a scene from, 'The Hurt Locker.'

AP Photo / Summit Entertainment, Jonathan Olley

In this film publicity image released by Summit Entertainment, Jeremy Renner is shown in a scene from, "The Hurt Locker."

Jeff Bridges and Maggie Gyllenhaal in 'Crazy Heart.'

Photo by Lorey Sebastian

Jeff Bridges and Maggie Gyllenhaal in "Crazy Heart."

Quinton Aaron and Sandra Bullock star in 'The Blind Side.'

Photo by Ralph Nelson

Quinton Aaron and Sandra Bullock star in "The Blind Side."

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — The Oscar nominations for best actress have been announced in Beverly Hills, Calif., by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

The category's five nominees announced Tuesday morning are: Sandra Bullock, "The Blind Side"; Helen Mirren, "The Last Station"; Carey Mulligan, "An Education"; Gabourey Sidibe, "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' By Sapphire"; Meryl Streep, "Julie & Julia."

The 82nd Annual Academy Awards will be presented March 7 at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, hosted by Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin.

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