Acting nominees
The five men and five women shortlisted for one of film's most prestigious honours
Jeff Bridges and wife Susan Geston arrive at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards held at Kodak Theatre on March 7, 2010.John Shearer
Morgan Freeman, nominated for Invictus, arrives at the Academy Awards ceremony March 7, 2010.Jason Merritt
Jeremy Renner, nominated for The Hurt Locker, arrives at the Academy Awards ceremony March 7, 2010.BRIAN SNYDER
Colin Firth, nominated for A Single Man, and his wife Livia Giuggioli arrive at the 82nd Academy Awards in Hollywood, March 7, 2010.MARIO ANZUONI
Sandra Bullock arrives at the Oscars ceremony March 7, 2010.BRIAN SNYDER
Helen Mirren, right, nominated for Best Actress for The Last Station, arrives at the Academy Awards March 7, 2010. She is accompanied by Christopher Plummer, left, who is nominated for Best Supporting Actor for the same film.MARIO ANZUONI
Carey Mulligan, nominated for An Education, arrives at the Oscars March 7, 2010.MARK RALSTON
Gabourey Sidibe, nominated for Precious, arrives at the Oscars March 7, 2010.Alberto E. Rodriguez
George Clooney, nominated for Up In The Air, arrives at the Academy Awards ceremony March 7, 2010.Amy Sancetta