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The year 2002's Best Supporting Actress category is studded with beautiful faces.

Jennifer Connelly (A Beautiful Mind) is an obvious choice for the Oscar.

Marisa Tomei (In The Bedroom) is another strong contender for the Award.

The two sparkling performers of Gosford Park: Helen Mirren and Maggie Smith cannot be side-lined either.

Here's a look up close:

 


Jennifer Connelly [A Beautiful Mind]:

Role: Her sensitive portrayal as the patient wife Alicia Nash of the mentally troubled mathematician who sticks with him through thick and thin makes her a strong contender for the Oscar.

Earlier nominations: None.

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Helen Mirren [Gosford Park]:

Role: Helen Mirren steals the show in a bit part of the cynical head housekeeper, Mrs Wilson, at the McCordle household.

Earlier nominations: The Madness Of King George (supporting role)

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Maggie Smith [Gosford Park]:

Role: Besides Helen Mirren, Maggie Smith engages the audience as the Countess of Trentham looking for juicy gossip among the servants of the household.

Earlier nominations: Othello (supporting role), Travels With My Aunt (leading role), A Room with a View (supporting role) and Oscars winners The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (leading role) and California Suite (supporting role).

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Marisa Tomei [In The Bedroom]:

Role:Tomei comes up with a truly inspiring performance as the 30-something single mother having an affair with a college kid, only to face the wrath of her violent ex-husband.

Earlier nominations: Oscar winner My Cousin Vinny (supporting role)

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Kate Winslet [Iris]:

Role: The Titanic star adds a touch of vivacity and carefreeness as the young novelist Iris Murdoch.

Earlier nominations: Sense and Sensibility (in supporting role), Titanic (leading role).

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Design: Uday Kuckian
Compiled by Sukanya Verma

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