Precious Oscars Nods Monique And Gabby

 Monique and Gabby aka Gabourey Sidibe both stellar performances  in "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire" (Lionsgate) are up for the most prestigious award "The Oscar".  The Lee Daniels directed film "Precious was nominated for six total Academy Awards on Tuesday, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actress. The Oscars air live on March 7th.  Full list of nominees click now

Monique is nominated for Performance by an actress in a supporting role ,other nominees include
Penélope Cruz in "Nine" (The Weinstein Company)
Vera Farmiga in "Up in the Air" (Paramount in association with Cold Spring Pictures and DW Studios)
Maggie Gyllenhaal in "Crazy Heart" (Fox Searchlight)
Anna Kendrick in "Up in the Air" (Paramount in association with Cold Spring Pictures and DW Studios)
Mo'Nique in "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire" (Lionsgate)

Gabby is nominated for Performance by an actress in a leading role
Sandra Bullock in "The Blind Side" (Warner Bros.)
Helen Mirren in "The Last Station" (Sony Pictures Classics)
Carey Mulligan in "An Education" (Sony Pictures Classics)
Gabourey Sidibe in "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire" (Lionsgate)
Meryl Streep in "Julie & Julia" (Sony Pictures Releasing)