it may be about time for annette bening. >> it's time and it could very well be annette bening's time. >> the upsets happen in the supporting actor and actress category. melissalee seems to have the upper hand but look out for newcomer haley seinfeld. christian bale is the favorite

please welcome the beautiful annette bening, everybody!ing, -- >> thank you. >> jimmy: you are gorgeous. you are beautiful. thank you so much for coming to our show. >> thank you. oh, i'm so happy to be here. thanks for having me. >> jimmy: and congratulations -- fourth nomination. "the kids are all right." >> yeah, yeah. you were phenomenal in this movie. this is unreal. >> thank you. [ cheers and applause ] thanks. >> jimmy: so good. >> thank you, thank you. >> jimmy: your other movies, "the grifters," "american beauty," "being julia," and now, "the kids are all right." you've been to your share of award shows. >> i have. >> jimmy: yeah. it's very -- you're very good at them. do you like going to the or do you like -- >> i do. i mean, listen, if you get to be a part of that, it's a good thing. it's a good sign. >> jimmy: it's always a fun thing, yeah. >> yeah, no, it's -- i feel very lucky an di love this movie and -- >> jimmy: yeah. >> feel lucky that i got to be in it, so -- >> jimmy: who was the director -- lisa -- >> lisa cholodenko,

but i would love to see annette bening win. >> she was phenomenal in that movie. to take alison's money at the oscar pool but natalie portman is going to win. >> natalie portman. we got a challenge here. >> chris, staying with you -- >> it will be one for her baby and one more for the road. given how pregnant she is in that dress. >> you've been waiting to say that all morning. >> what about best supporting actress? chris? >> best supporting actress, well, best supporting actress, this is an interesting category too because melissa leo, from "the fighter" has been the favorite all along. but there's a little disturbance in the force. could that nice young lady, hailee steinfeld, from "true grit" wind up sneaking out 0 a win? could amy adams from "the fighter" get it? this is the one category you want to be on the edge of your seat when you hear the announcement. i still think it will be melissa, but this one is up for grabs a little bit. >> alison, i want to stick with "the fighter" because everybody is talking about christian bale's performance. do you think he's

annette bening sat down with me for an exclusive interview about work, family, life and love.o oscar night and the camera cuts to you -- >> yeah. >> reporter: what are you thinking? >> well, i've been through it a few times. >> reporter: this is the fourth. >> yeah. this is the fourth time. >> the nominees are. >> reporter: the first time was 21 years ago for her breakthrough performance at the manipulative seductress in "the grifters." >> are you interested? >> reporter: in 1999, she was nominated for her tour deforce performance as kevin space see's high strung, unstrung wife in "american beauty." >> shut up! stop it, you baby, shut up! >> reporter: in 2004, she was nominated again for her role in "being julia." >> i'm the only one who takes it seriously, michael, you know that. >> reporter: how does she feel about her fourth no, ma'minatios year? >> they do put the camera right on your face. you have to take a deep breath and exhale and just, you know, see what happens. >> reporter: is it okay not to win? or does it hurt? does it hurt? >> it hurts, yeah. the thing about bei

but -- >> annette bening is really good in "the kids are all right." her co-star julianne moore couldn't have gotten nominated, too, because they're both great examples. but annette bening has been nominated several times before and hasn't yet won. >> reporter: don't forget "the social network" also a strong contender for best picture and -- >> problems? >> what problems? >> reporter: "the fighter's" actors are battling for their spotlight in best supporting roles. sandra hughes, cbs news, hollywood. >>> this morning on "the early show," how to look like you belong on the red carpet. celebrity secrets from great-looking skin. i'm betty nguyen. this is the "cbs morning news." [ woman ] nine iron, it's almost tee-time... time to face the pollen that used to make me sneeze... my eyes water. but now zyrtec®, the fastest 24-hour allergy relief, comes in a liquid gel. zyrtec® liquid gels work fast, so i can love the air®. comes in a liquid gel. can getting enough vegetables make you feel good? oh, yeah. v8 juice gives you 3 of your 5 daily servings of vegeta

it may be about time for annette bening. >> it's time and it could very well be annette bening's time. >> the upsets happen in the supporting actor and actress category. melissalee seems to have the upper hand but look out for newcomer haley seinfeld. christian bale is the favorite for best supporting actor and big night for king's speech. keep an eye out for jeffrey rush. it must feel like deva-vu for jeffrey return, up for best supporting actor in a movie that was up for best picture. that year, shakespeare won, but he didn't. >> the academy awards are right here on "abc 7 news." coverage begins with on the carpet at 2:00. the oscar show starts again at 5:30 followed by post awards special and then "abc 7 news" at 11:00. we have some developing news, operations underway right now near san francisco's lands end. san francisco firefighters and coastguard crews using boats and a helicopter reached a hiker who tells rescuers he fell from the cliff last night. he spent a very cold night on a rocky area near the water. during the rescue operation, a firefighter suffered a leg injury, as w

she has annette bening behind her at a 5-1. be an upset in these major categories it could be here. >> reporter: much like a vegas prize fight, those in the running for oscar glory aren't above a little self-promotion. melissa leo personally launched a campaign in the hollywood trades for best supporting actress, a bit of footwork that might not have been so fancy. >> i think someone like amy adams for "the fighter" or haylee steinfeld could beat melissa leo. and i talked to some voters who said she lost their vote after putting those ads out. >> that's what the facebook is going to be about. >> reporter: before filling out the office pool odds makers say at 3-1 don't forget about "the social network." critics friended it almost immediately and it's hardly out of the running. >> i think the race is closer than people think. you could see an upset or two in some of the major categories. >> reporter: by sunday night we'll know whether the odds-on favorites win or whether oscar has a few aces tucked under that golden sleeve. there

but i just think that often the academy awards, for a career, and annette bening, this is her fourthe hasn't won yet. and there's a general feeling that there's not that many roles for women in the later stages of life, dare i say, but it's true. natalie portman will have other chances. so i'm hoping annette bening surprises best actress. >> so perhaps a betting win for both her role, her work in this film, but also her work over the years. >> yes. >> jeffrey? >> if there's any surprise i think it's going to be if "the social network" would somehow beat "the king's speech." i don't think it's going to happen. but maybe they'll find that the "the king's speech" has been shown for a week on tv in england somewhere and suddenly ineligible. it's not going to happen. i think it's going to be "the king's speech." but "the social network" would win if there were no "the king's speech." >> interesting. what about sure thing? >> i think colin firth is going to be a sure thing for best actor. i mean he just owned that role. jesse eisenberg will be a close second. but colin firth was born to pl

michelle williams, nicole kidman, annette bening and natalie portman.atue that heidi touches with her paw will be the winner. so, there's heidi. and as you can see, she is -- she does have crossed eyes. heidi's now, i guess that's her pen or whatever they call it. oh, oh. sniffing around the nominees, which is -- that's what i do when i meet them, too. perfectly normal. and, okay, so, oh, there's snitching, but again we're waiting for her to touch one with her paw. and she doesn't seem -- well, you can't rush a possum, you know, that's -- she's dragging this out longer than ryan seacrest. looks like she's going to lift a leg and pee -- oh, and she picked none of them. we'll come back to heidi in a little bit, then, i guess. when she gets near the statues, just break in, all right? by the way, after the academy awards, i hope you'll remain awake for our sixth annual "jimmy kimmel live" after the academy awards special. [ applause ] you haven't even seen it yet, but i appreciate it. tom hanks will be here. music from ceelo green and a big video project. i

. >> reporter: with dan aykroyd and john candy that brought annette bening to the screen.ily likened to his role in "the social network." and check on his career aspirations. >> that's right. you are the computer wiz. >> reporter: other nominees looked different. colin firth had a mustache in "a month in the country." and helena bonham carter with don johnson, in the '80s. >> i felt someone was measuring my finger. >> what an imagination. >> reporter: and this used to be christian bale. >> get off the roof. yeah. >> reporter: all of 13 years old, in steven spielberg's 1987 film "empire of the sun." >> mom, don't leave. >> jimmy? >> no. >> i have five down in the yard. >> reporter: jeff bridges can beat that. "true grit's" marshal was just a toddler, when he appeared in father lloyd bridges' tv series "sea hunt." >> don't worry. >> reporter: supporting actress nominee amy adams was a wannabe beauty queen in 1999's "drop dead gorgeous." and really showed off her attributes in the horror spoof "horror beach party." >> this is a man hunt. >> reporter: james franco hunked it up

pro, annette bening was nominated for her portrayal of a lesbian in "the kids are all right." justin bieber -- wait a second. [ laughter and applause ] everyone's hating on that haircut. i think it looks good. i think it looks good. pro, the gritty western "true grit" is nominated. con, for best foreign language film. [ laughter ] [ mumbling ] >> steve: uncanny [ mumbling ] [ laughter ] [ mumbling ] [ laughter ] >> jimmy: and finally, the academy award could go to "black swan," "127 hours" or "toy story 3." con, the adult film award could go to "black schlong," "127 inches" or "sex toy story 3." [ cheers and applause ] there you go. that's the "pros & cons." we'll be right back with more "late night." happy birthday, drew! [ cheers and applause ] ♪ new ice breakers frost. a great tasting mint core, frosted in powerful cooling crystals. new ice breakers frost. feel the frost. this way, everyone will know about all our great discounts. safe driver, online, homeowner's -- more discounts than ever before. and they still get great service. ♪ ow! [ disco music plays ] ♪ whoa, yeah i

i think it could go to geoffrey rush and annette bening with an oscar for ""the kids are all right"."t bay area, the big oscar bash is the academy friends. they are a big bash. >> that's where you're going? >> i will be there sunday night getting on down with my bad self from 5 p.m. to 11:00. >> it's a great benefit, though, isn't it? >> this sunday it's at the galleria -- [overlapping speakers] >>> it's a great fundraiser for san francisco aids foundation. if you want to really do the oscar thing well, do it with the academy of friends. >>> let's talk theater. if you don't want to do anything to do with the oscar, go see avenue q. i describe this basically as sesame street for adults. it's brimming with heart. it's a whole load of fun. the tale of a disenfranchised generation trying to find its place. singing songs about love, and hating themselves. >> i love their songs. one of the names of the songs, it sucks to be you. >> which gets stuck in your head like a bad record, doesn't it? but avenue q this weekend, venture to the orpheum theater. that's the place to see it in san francis

annette bening is a legend in hollywood, a lot of fans within the academy but natalie portman has beengn. it's like votes for an oscar are like votes for an election. she's done a great job. not only that, but she really pulled off this role as the ballerina in "black swan". >> so, is it okay to campaign for votes or it isn't okay to campaign for votes? >> well, it is if you do it subtle, doing the rounds of press television interviews and stuff like that. it's not okay if you take out ads saying, listen, vote for me. >> got ya. >> don't exactly stage a rally, though. let's talk to you about best picture, the big one of the night here. a few weeks ago it was all about the facebook movie "social network" and now seems this might go to "the king's speech," too. >> absolutely. it's a great narrative. it's a real life historical piece. it talks about the adversity of a real person being king edward vi, a british actor colin firth. it really has all the elements to win best picture. it hasn't really grossed a lot at the box office because $60 million is not a lot of money, but it really spe

remarkable of performances annette bening.mentary march 8th, " inside job. and torrey story three. and toys story-- >> the dark horses >> it will be very interesting starshow and the envelope please. >> i am with you about the do away with their written. >> absolutely! >> it does not look genuine and it is not engaging and it does not, from the heart. and speaking of the weather? let us take a live look at san jose. highway 1 0 1 is building. currently it is 40 degrees. expecting 50 degrees. >> isabel: i am looking forward to anher wardrobe changes. >> marty: we are back on kron 4 news this weekend. will tran is reporting near saratoga. and he was giving his gloves the way. >> yes. more families are showing up. >> reporter: really quickly, caltran if there crisscrossing this area making sure that they remove the eyepiece. as best as they can. removing that- ice, and they are making sure that there is traction by putting down it that sand. red above saratoga at the 3,000 ft. at 9 and 35. this family was nice enough to wait a ro

however, what i would like to see is the " the kids are all right " and annette bening, true, got toman and the black swan is also a front runner. and it would be amazing if she takes home the gold. and pixar the illusionist is gorgeous how to train and picks are-pixa r speaking of visuals, inception. i thought this had a model script, it was too long. like so many it is a visual impact with cinematography it is not actually a acid flashbacks [laughter] and with creativity, it deserves to win for cinematography and special effects. and also mainstream hollywood ma to ma too many movies 12 year-old boys. this is a great documentary " inside job " it it should win. competition is difficult but i hope it went. and why was robert not nominated for the music man? with gigi and often musicals do well at the oscars but this is stiff competition, jack lemmon. gregory peck, to kill a mockingbird, and burt lancaster, peter o'toole, andmarcello mastriaon, and get out there, and watched the oscars next sunday i think it is going to be interesting. >> i think it will be interesting with the king'

>> will is probably annette bening's fourth loss.about this performance. she's haunting as this ballerina dancing off the rails. plus, there's the pregnancy factor. who academy member can resist congratulating her? she's all around town, she's pregnant, she's gorgeous. it's tough to not give her gold. >> we're going to congratulate her for being pregnant? >> for everything happening at the same time. >> let's talk supporting actor. christian bale is the odds-on favorite. geoffrey rush, you never know -- >> yes, he could ride the rush for the king's speech and end up winning, but i do think it will be christian bale. he tore it up as this crack, former boxer. it takes quite an actor to elist either both those emotions from the audiences and i think he's cleaned up his act, too. >> best actor now. colin firth seems to be the runaway favorite. >> again, yes. he just nailed this this stammering king. the painstaking detail that went into this performance. also the friendship between the two men is really what makes will this film kind of

with best actress, with co-favorites, natalie portman, in "the black swan," to annette bening in "theky chatter in the hallways about these ads that melissa leo purchased herself. well, haters are going to hate. she remains the likely best supporting actress choice. and christian bale has been flashing his smile throughout the oscar season. >> micky has a chance to do something i never did. >> reporter: to be the winner, that's even better. but for all the nominees, that will have to wait until sunday night. and a lot of speculation to see how james franco and anne hathaway do as hosts, in a show that's figured to pay tribute to movies in the past as well as the present, george. >> they're going to spill all their inside secrets on what to expect. be right back. introducing honey bunches of oats, raisin medley. there's nothing like it! the only cereal with 1, 2, 3 kinds of raisins and crunchy multigrain flakes. you gotta try new honey bunches of oats raisin medley. time to face the pollen that used to make me sneeze... my eyes water. but now zyrtec®, the fastest 24-hour allergy relief

annette bening has been so incredible.elling me stories about being pregnant at the oscars before. and raising her kids. and she's such a role model. and nicole and michelle, and amy adams, have all been giving -- a lot of the guys too. >> reporter: natalie's role in "black swan" required days and grueling hours of physical punishing ballet training. >> attack it. attack it. come on. >> reporter: that's nothing compared to being pregnant in heels on the red carpet. this culminates the award season. you can go home now. how much are you looking forward to just putting on the jammies? >> so excited. just want macaroni and cheese in my bed. so ready. >> something tells me we're not going to be seeing you for a while. >> yeah. >> reporter: while young natalie portman looks forward to settling in for the night, best supporting actress, melissa leo, was looking to go out and celebrate with 94 years young kirk douglas. >> you are better-looking than you were in "the fighter." >> you're pretty good-looking yourself. what are you d

bests actress nominee annette bening. nicole kidman.m carter, both up for "the king's speech" i saw it this week. you did, too. >> it's fantastic. >> i like it a lot. "vanity fair" hits new york and l.a. on thursday and the rest of us get it on tuesday. see these tos and more on abcnews.com/gma. >> brooke burke calls herself a naked mom. we had fun with that cover earlier. it is something. >> if you got it, brooke, that's right. looking good, hon. >> she's telling the naked truth, dishing on juggling family and career and the behind the scenes drama at "dancing with the stars." what is that? >> the drama behind the scenes? i know what's, because i read the book. we'll dish, won't we, brooke? >> we will. >> we will. >>> are your children getting -- this is another, every time we talk about this, it's a big buzz, are your kids getting all of the vaccinations they need? there are new recommendations out this morning and we'll tell you the three things you need to know to keep your children healthy. >> you saw the babies but there is a spec

a lot of annette bening and warren beatty spent a lot of time together.is co-star james brolin. they got kind of couple-y. >> blaine, thanks so much. we appreciate it. blaine zuckerman for "people" magazine. hope you had a good oscar evening and morning. we'll be right back. [ wheezing breaths ] [ woman ] the first time i smoked, i was 13. i was in a hurry to grow up and wanted to look cool. big tobacco knew it, and they preyed on me. i'm here to tell you that big tobacco hasn't changed. they continue to profit... by selling kids the same lies... to get them to use... the same deadly products. don't be big tobacco's next victim. >>> chris wragge a rough assignment out there. still looking good this morning, by the way. >> somebody's got to do it. >> it's a rough gig. we've been wondering whaul morning what was the highlight for you? >> i think, excuse me for name dropping here for just a moment but i'm going to at the weinstein party the other night i had a chance to talk with colin firth for a little while and it was great to see him win. i think he was

critics say annette bening is at the top of her game in her oscar-nominated performance as the tightly-wound doctor nic. >> driving home on a motorcycle. this is something i just never allow. >> mom, i'm 18 years old. oprah: julianne moore plays nic's partner jules, stay-at-home mother in a midlife crisis. >> oh, wow. ok. uh, ha ha ha! oprah: and first-time oscar nominee mark ruffalo is rakishly charming as the sperm donor dad who turns this family's quiet life upside down. >> to an unconventional family. >> ha! oprah: oh. that's a great scene when she comes back from the bathroom. have y'all seen that? that's such a great scene. she comes back from the bathroom and she sees the hairs in the brushes. whoo. the oscar race is neck and neck this year, jam-packed with extraordinary films and must-see performances. who's gonna walk away with an oscar and take their place in movie history? well, you gotta tune in on sunday night, february 27, got that? on abc. 5 p.m. pacific. people start early out there. 8 p.m. eastern. and then be sure and watch the next day, monday, february 28. we'll be coming

for me, annette bening and julianne moore are great role models. >> you're not opposed to getting workng fixed and they think, that bothers me, too. it's never enough. people who have had way too much don't seem to realize it. >> it's like bobbi said. it's about taking pride in your appearance. feeling good helps you look good but you don't want to take it to the extreme where you are so unhappy because of what you look like. >> be in the present. that's the hardest thing. >> how do you know when you cross the line from wanting to look good to being out there? >> when your constantly looking at what you could do and thinking about it. wear blush. there are so many things you can do. >> get a blowout. >> or have a good friend who will tell you the truth. do one more thing and i won't recognize you coming down the street. and your lips shouldn't enter the room before you do. >> never. >> or your stomach, by the way. >> thank you so much. tomorrow on "today" we'll tackle our obsession with gossip. up next, chocolate treats for your valentine from martha stewart. first, this is "today" on