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Awards season is in full swing since the Oscar nominations were announced this morning, and there are a few women in lesbian, bi and gender bending roles who scored nominations. For her passion project Albert Nobbs, Glenn Close, who plays a woman living as a man to survive in 19th century Britain, earned a best actress nod. Also nominated in the Best Actress category is Rooney Mara for her portrayal of brooding bisexual computer hacker extraordinaire Lisbeth Salander in David Fincher’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Joining Mara and Close is Meryl Streep for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in out director Phyllida Lloyd’s The Iron Lady. The amazing Viola Davis scored a nod for The Help, as did Michelle Williams for My Week with Marilyn.

"Don't ask, don't tell" repeal champion Rep. Patrick Murphy is one of countless advocates, activists, and allies who helped to shape LGBT news in 2010. Here are some of the most memorable from a historic year, including Lady Gaga, Hillary Clinton, Constance McMillen, Senator Susan Collins, Kye Allums, Maj. Margaret Witt, Victoria Kolakowsi, Theresa Sparks, Robin McGehee, Lea T and Federal Judge Virginia Phillips.

SheWired Editor Tracy E. Gilchrist and Advocate.com Editor Ross von Metzke are back by unpopular demand terrorizing readers with a little column we like to call Gossip Girl and Her Gay. This week: Rosie O'Donnell and her sex toys, Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning, Glenn Close, Betty White, Sandra Bullock, and more!