The Artist may have continued to
build credibility as a genuine Oscar ® candidate as it scored nominations for Outstanding
Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role and Outstanding
Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, but The Help took the most nomination by a single film with four [Viola Davis
nominated for Outstanding
Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role; Jessica Chastain and Octavia Spencer
nominated for Outstanding
Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role; The Help
nominated for Outstanding
Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture].