With the Oscars fast approaching, check out some of the nominees’ earlier work.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
Amy Adams nominated for American Hustle
Watch her in Junebug (2005) and Doubt (2008)
Judi Dench nominated for Philomena
Watch her in Shakespeare in Love (1998) and Ladies in Lavender (2004)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Chiwetel Ejiofor nominated for 12 Years a Slave
Watch him in Dirty Pretty Things (2002) and Children of Men (2006)
Christian Bale nominated for American Hustle
Watch him in Newsies (1992) and Midsummer Night’s Dream (1999)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
Sally Hawkins nominated for Blue Jasmine
Watch her in Happy-Go-Lucky (2008) and Made in Dagenham (2010)
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
Jared Leto nominated for Dallas Buyers Club
Watch him in Fight Club (1999) and Requiem for a Dream (2000)