With Oscar preparations in full swing, readers pick their winners

It's not just the Academy members who have cast their final vote, Hello! Online readers have also decided who should take home the gold.

In our online poll, you chose The Iron Lady star Meryl Streep as the best candidate for best actress, and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy's Gary Oldman as the best actor.

In the supporting categories, readers went for Beginners actor Christopher Plummer and Octavia Spencer from The Help - the movie which was also put forward in the best film category.

Meanwhile in LA, workers have rolled out the red carpet at Hollywood Boulevard's Kodak Theatre and started transforming the venue in preparation for Sunday night's ceremony.

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