While the Best Picture category always gets the most attention, especially with the new expansion to nominees, the other Oscars get left out of much of the analysis. These other categories may have trends and more frequent shoe-ins, but that makes them no less complicated to predict. For each sure thing there has been in the past, there has been just as many upsets. With all of these factors in mind, here is a look at the major award nominees and their respective chances for Oscar glory.

Best Supporting Actress

  • Penélope Cruz - Nine
  • Vera Farmiga - Up in the Air
  • Maggie Gyllenhaal - Crazy Heart
  • Anna Kendrick - Up in the Air
  • Mo'Nique - Precious: Based on the Novel "Push" by Sapphire

Although the women from Up in the Air have been getting amazing attention for both of their phenomenal performances, Mo'Nique has been one of the beacons that Precious has been shining forward. In a category where anything has been known to happen, all of the women are strong contenders, but a split between the women of Up in the Air will likely give Mo'Nique the best chance at winning.