Ladies in Waiting: The Supporting Actress Nominees

TILDA SWINTON

Michael Clayton
Oscar History: This was Swinton's first time out for an Oscar.
2008 Scorecard: Swinton has scored four nominations, including the Golden Globe.
Before She Hit Oscar: The Brit, who attended school with Princess Diana, bet on horses semi-professionally and supported herself on the winnings for two years.
Just Getting Started: "I've always known that I would not really start my work until my forties," Swinton, 47, told L.A. Weekly. "That may be a self-fulfilling prophecy, but you ain't seen nothing yet. I'm just cranking up."

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