The Help leads Screen Actors Guild nominations

Lauded by critics for its style, simplicity and genuine warmth, the Screen Actors Guild Awards, which made its debut in 1995, has become one of the industry’s most prized honours, and is always a good indication of potential Oscar nominations, sharing many members with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

And it seems that once again we've done pretty well at bringing you the films that everyone's talking about, with The Help (last screening tonight), Midnight In Paris and The Artist (coming soon) nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, Jean Dujardin (The Artist) nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role, and Viola Davis (The Help), Meryl Streep (The Iron Lady - coming soon), Tilda Swinton (We Need To Talk About Kevin) and Michelle Williams (My Week With Marilyn - showing from January 3rd) all earning nominations for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role.

Kenneth Branagh (My Week With Marilyn) and Christopher Plummer (Beginners) both picked up nominations for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role, with Berenice Bejo (The Artist), Jessica Chastain (The Help) and Octavia Spencer (The Help) all getting nods for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role.

And with the Golden Globes nominations announced today, awards season is well and truly upon us! Don't know about you, but we can't wait to see what happens next! Full list of Screen Actors Guild nominations HERE.