Mo'Nique in a scene from Precious
Nominees:
Penélope Cruz, Nine
Vera Farmiga, Up in the Air
Maggie Gyllenhaal, Crazy Heart
Anna Kendrick, Up in the Air
Mo'Nique, Precious
The Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, like the Best Supporting Actor prize, was effectively determined by the end of Cannes. That's where Mo'Nique, erstwhile stand-up comic and current talk-show host, ratified her success at Sundance and proved a sensation as the truly rancid mother in Precious. Cruz, Gyllenhaal and the Up in the Air co-stars can enjoy the ride for the next few weeks; they'll be staying in their seats while Mo'Nique strides up to accept the Oscar.