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Oscar Career Spotlight: Saoirse Ronan

SavvySugar — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 12:25:40 -0800

Saoirse Ronan is nominated for her supporting role in Atonement in which she plays a 13-year-old girl, but the young actress is actually just a couple of years older than her character. She was born in 1993 - quite the contrast from 83-year-old Ruby Dee who is nominated in the same category! Take the quiz to see how much you know about Saoirse's budding career.

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How Money Are You: Savvy Weekly Recap

SavvySugar — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 07:06:56 -0800

This week we showed our appreciation for the female Oscar nominees by learning more about their careers. How close were you paying attention to these accomplished women? Take the quiz, and then bring your Career Spotlight trivia to your Oscar party tomorrow! Oh, and it's not too late to fill out your ballot.

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Which Supporting Actress's Career Would You Want Most?

SavvySugar — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 11:10:53 -0800

No matter who takes home the Oscar tomorrow night, every actress nominated for her performance in a supporting role will have been recognized for her contributions in her craft. As you watch these women strut their stuff on the red carpet tomorrow night, whose shoes would you most like to be standing in?

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Which Leading Actress's Career Do You Covet Most?

SavvySugar — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 15:29:05 -0800

All of the women nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role at this year's Oscars are amazing in their own right. We've been reading about their unique career paths all week, and after learning about each of them I'm wondering whose résumé you'd want to flaunt most if you were an actress. Consider who you respect and find inspiring, ambitious, accomplished, and full of potential.

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Oscar Career Spotlight: Tilda Swinton

SavvySugar — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:36:06 -0800

We've been checking out the careers of all of the female Oscar nominees and have already reached the last one! We just have three more days until we get to see them all looking glamorous on the red carpet. Tilda Swinton has an acting résumé to be reckoned with - see how much you know about the tough corporate attorney from Michael Clayton.

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Oscar Career Spotlight: Amy Ryan

SavvySugar — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:31:54 -0800

I've been introducing the Oscar nominees this week in preparation for this Sunday, and we're getting close to the last of the female nominees. Amy Ryan is up for her supporting role in Ben Affleck's Gone Baby Gone, so let's see how much you know about the dedicated theater actress who decided to pursue a film career just a couple years ago. Seems like that decision is working out for her so far!

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Oscar Career Spotlight: Ellen Page

SavvySugar — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 04:12:13 -0800

Happy birthday, Ellen! February is a big month for the Juno star - today she turns 21-years-old and Sunday she'll attend the Oscars as a nominee for best actress in a leading role! We've been getting to know the nominees all week by looking deeper into their careers, and now it's time to turn our focus on the cool Juno star.

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Oscar Career Spotlight: Ruby Dee

SavvySugar — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:54:25 -0800

I'm getting more excited for the Oscars as we get closer to the big day, and to prepare for the red-carpet (from my comfy couch) I'm looking more in depth into the nominees' interesting careers. Ruby Dee is one remarkable woman - on screen and off. She has more than 50 years of acting on her resume (she was born in 1924), and off stage she and her husband, Ossie Davis, have been involved in civil rights protests and causes and active supporters of equality and civil rights issues. Take the quiz to see how much you know about this American Gangster actress who's been an inspiration to many - maybe you'll even learn something new!

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Oscar Career Spotlight: Laura Linney

SavvySugar — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:28:35 -0800

Laura Linney's distinctive acting style has won her two previous Academy Award nominations, and this Sunday she's up for the third time. Maybe number three will be her charm? Take the quiz to see what you know about this unique actress, aside from which adorable dimple is more pronounced!

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Oscar Career Spotlight: Marion Cotillard

SavvySugar — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 06:33:08 -0800

This French beauty is nominated for her leading role in La Vie En Rose. And while it's her first time on the list of Academy Award nominees, she does have a bit of experience under her belt. Take the quiz to see if your Marion Cotillard trivia skills are tres magnifique!

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