2011 Oscar Nods
 

 As President Obama prepares for this evening's State of the Union Address, Hollywood, this morning, announced the Oscar nominations in preparation for next month's Academy Awards. 
 

What state is this business in for aspiring young performers? 
 

Children In Film believes the outlook is good, and that minors in entertainment have excellent opportunities to launch successful careers and maintain that success as they transition in to adulthood. This is evident in the multitude of nominations given to former child stars!

Let's Here it for the Girls!

Jennifer Lawrence

BEST ACTRESS

"Winter's Bone"

Discovered in NYC at the age of 14, Jennifer worked in commercials, print photography and television before booking her first feature film role in 2008. 
 

Natalie Portman

BEST ACTRESS

"Black Swan" 

Discovered in a pizza parlor at the age of 11, Natalie made her feature film debut in "The Professional."
 

Michelle Williams

BEST ACTRESS  

"Blue Valentine"

Michelle appeared in Lassie, Baywatch, Step by Step and Home Improvement before landing her first feature film role in "Species" at the age of 15.
 

Nicole Kidman

BEST ACTRESS  

"Rabbit Hole"

Nicole broke in to movies at the age of 16, landing a role in the Australian holiday favorite "Bush Christmas" in 1983.

Helena Boham Carter

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

"The King's Speech"

Helena's career began as a teen when she entered a national poetry contest and used her winnings to place her photo in a casting directory.  This eventually landed her her first agent and first acting job at the age of 16.

and current child star...

Hailee Steinfeld

BEST ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
"True Grit"  
 

 Now... Let's Hear It For the Boys! 
 

Jeff Bridges

BEST ACTOR   

"True Grit"

The son of well-known film and TV star Lloyd Bridges, Jeff grew up in Hollywood, occasionally appearing with his parents in film and television projects since the age of two.

Jesse Eisenberg

BEST ACTOR    

"The Social Network"

Born in 1983, Jess shared the stage of the TV series "Get Real" at age 16 in 1999.

Javier Bardem

BEST ACTOR    

"Biutiful"  

The youngest member of a family of actors, Javier got his start in the family business at the age of six when he appeared in his first feature film, the Spanish Cinema feature "El Picaro" (The Scoundrel)

Christian Bale

BEST ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE  

"The Fighter"

Christian first wowed critics with his devastating performance in Steven Spielberg's "Empire of the Sun" at the ripe young age of 13.

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