Many of the 2012 award season favorites got more love this morning at the Oscars nominations! Jennifer Lawrence, who was nominated in 2011 for Winter’s Bone , was up early to make the announcement. The best actor category saw Brad Pitt and George Clooney score nods, though Leonardo DiCaprio, Ryan Gosling , and Michael Fassbender were not as lucky. Golden Globe winners Michelle Williams and Meryl Streep will battle it out for best actress, and two ladies from The Help , Octavia Spencer and Jessica Chastain, will face off for best supporting actress. We’ve listed a select group of actors, actresses, and films below, and make sure to check out the full list of 2012 Oscars nominees . We’re also streaming the nominations ceremony in case you missed it! BEST ACTOR Brad Pitt, Moneyball George Clooney, The Descendants Demián Bichir, A Better Life Jean Dujardin, The Artist Gary Oldman, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy BEST ACTRESS Glenn Close, Albert Nobbs Viola Davis, The Help Rooney Mara, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo Meryl Streep, The Iron Lady Michelle Williams, My Week With Marilyn BEST PICTURES War Horse The Artist Moneyball The Descendants The Tree of Life Midnight in Paris The Help Hugo Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close Make sure to watch the 2012 Oscars when they air on the evening of Feb. 26 and check out all the pictures of Jennifer announcing when you read more!

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Brad Pitt, George Clooney, and Michelle Williams Score Oscars Nominations!