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In this composite image a comparison has been made between Virginia Woolf and actress Nicole Kidman. Oscar hype continues this week with the announcement of the nominations for the 84th Academy Awards. Luise Rainer became the first actress to receive an Academy Award for her role in the 1936 biopic 'The Great Ziegfeld,' playing stage performer Anna Held. Over half of the last ten Oscars for best actor or actress have been for performances in a biopic. HOLLYWOOD Winner for Best Actress for 'The Hours,' Nicole Kidman poses during the 75th Annual Academy Awards at the Kodak Theater on March 23, 2003 in Hollywood, California. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty

1,701 Virginia Woolf Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images

1,701 Virginia Woolf Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images

1,701 Virginia Woolf Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images

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1,701 Virginia Woolf Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images

1,761 Virginia Woolf Stock Photos, High-Res Pictures, and Images - Getty Images

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1,701 Virginia Woolf Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images

1,701 Virginia Woolf Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images

1,701 Virginia Woolf Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images

1,701 Virginia Woolf Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images

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1,701 Virginia Woolf Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images

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