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Diversity may have been a bust for this year's Oscars nominations, but we're pleased to see more female-centered selections made the cutand more stars that have gone nude. From Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara in the steamy Carol to Mr. Skin favorite Alicia Vikander in The Danish Girl, these ladies more than deserve the nomination, don't you agree? Here's whose nominated this year and what they're up for:

Cate Blanchett-Carol