Best Actress is seemingly a more competitive field than Best Actor this year, with so many impressive performances in the offing that mainstay Academy Awards darlings Helen Mirren and Maggie Smith may not make it to the five nominee spots... Predicted Nominees: Brie Larson - Room (Predicted Winner) Cate Blachett - Carol Charlotte Rampling - 45 Years Jennifer Lawrence - Joy Saoirse Ronan - Brooklyn Other Possibilities: Charlize Theron - Mad Max: Fury Road Helen Mirren - The Woman In Gold Rooney Mara - Carol (if they do put her in the leading category)