Oscar nominations: Natalie Portman, Annette Bening lead race for lead actress

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Natalie Portman was among the five women nominated in the lead actress category for her performance as an increasingly unhinged ballerina in ‘Black Swan.’ Also nominated were Annette Bening for ‘The Kids Are All Right,’ Jennifer Lawrence for ‘Winter’s Bone,’ Nicole Kidman for ‘Rabbit Hole’ and Michelle Williams for ‘Blue Valentine.’

Check back soon for reactions from the nominees.

Photo: Natalie Portman in ‘Black Swan’ Credit: Fox Searchlight