What interests me most about this category is that I had one person nailed for this award, and have since completely changed my mind.

Amy Adams for Doubt
Penélope Cruz for Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Viola Davis for Doubt
Taraji P. Henson for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Marisa Tomei for The Wrestler

Prediction:
Penélope Cruz. Originally I thought Viola Davis had this one for sure, but after seeing Vicki Cristina Barcelona, my mind has been completely changed. Cruz's performance is raw, real, and amazing.

What Should Win:
I'll go with Cruz. While I thought the Academy would flip for Davis' performance, I wasn't completely sold on it to begin with and the same thing goes for Henson. I'd love to say Tomei, but unfortunately for Marisa, The Wrestler is all Mickey's show.