9 Notable Oscar Snubs

Sure, we all could have predicted Avatar would clean up and Sandra Bullock's ascendance would continue come Oscar nomination time. But who were today's notable snubs? Us offers a list:

• Brad Pitt: Failed to score a Best Actor nomination for his critically acclaimed, SAG-nominated role in Inglourious Basterds.
• Daniel Day-Lewis: Also missing from the Best Actor category, though he was nominated for a Golden Globe for his turn in Nine.

• Emily Blunt: Scored a Golden Globe Best Actress nod for The Young Victoria, but not an Oscar nod.
• Marion Cotillard and Julia Roberts: Blunt's fellow Golden Globe nominees—both of whom are also Oscar winners—didn't make the cut, either.
• Clint Eastwood: Ignored in the Best Director race for his drama Invictus.
• The Hangover: Some fans thought it had a chance, considering the Best Picture category was expanded to 10 films and it was nominated for a Golden Globe.
• Julie & Julia and Nine: Also ignored in the Best Picture race, though they were good enough for the Globes.

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