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Today Melissa Leo was nominated for an Academy Award for her supporting actress role in "The Fighter." Actress, Melissa Leo I'm really happy for her, and clearly believe she's been overdue for this kind of recognition as evidenced in my numerous blog posts below: Actress, Melissa Leo Louise on the left:  Melissa Leo  Wins Deserved Golden Globe for The  ... Jan 17, 2011 If Academy Awards were actually given to actors who deserved them, then  Melissa Leo  would already have a collection of little gold men starting with one for her work in 21 Grams (2003) , and another for her role Frozen River (2009). Why  Melissa Leo  should win Best Actress this year. Feb 03, 2009 People need to know what some of us already do, that  Melissa Leo  is both the Bruce Springsteen and Lucinda Williams of American actresses. Simply put, she's simply one of best actresses we have working today. A more personal take on why I'd like to see  Melissa Leo  to win  ... Feb 1

If Academy Awards were actually given to actors who deserved them, then Melissa Leo would already have a collection of little gold men starting with one for  her work in 21 Grams   ( 2003)  , and another for her role Frozen River   (2009) . Below is a clip from  21 Grams , in case you forgot how great she was in it: In previous years I posted about her previous nominations for an Oscar: Why Melissa Leo Should Win Best Actor (2009) A More Personal Take...Melissa Leo to Win Best Actor (2009) But, the truth is, whenev er  it comes to Leo's work, e veryone in the business knows what those of us growing up with her knew;  Melissa Leo is not just extremely talented, she's also a fearless powerhouse who gives her all for her work.  So today I'm giving a "shout out"  to Leo for her Golden Globe win last night. And I'm stating I've got my fingers crossed (again) that she will also be nominated for her work in  The Fighter , and even, perhaps, make 2011 the