The Academy Awards are one of the most legitimate award ceremonies of the year, and for the most part, they give awards to the people who genuinely deserve them, unlike some other shows (Taylor Swift won a Grammy??!!). And while we respect the art of film making, we at BCU have added a new category: hottest Oscar nominated actors. And the nominees are…

5. Sandra Bullock, Best Actress Nominee for  “The Blind Side”

The starlet best known for looking like a hot bus driver in Speed is on the nominee list for her performance in the sports flick “The Blind Side.” While her performance in the movie is standing-ovation-worthy, we’re more impressed by how, at 45, she’s still hotter than most girls in their 20s.

4. Colin Firth, Best Actor Nominee for “A Single Man”

I’ll be honest and tell you I haven’t seen “A Single Man,” but I definitely saw Bridget Jones’ Diary a few years back, and he was the only thing that could possible distract me from Renee Zellweger’s whiney, obnoxious face.

3. Vera Farmiga, Best Supporting Actress Nominee for “Up in the Air”

I’ve had a not-so-secret chickcrush on Miss Farmiga ever since she played a psychiatrist in Scorcese’s brilliant action flick, “The Departed,” so when I saw that she was starring in “Up in the Air,” opposite George Clooney, I practically died. And on that note…

2. George Clooney, Best Actor Nominee for “Up in the Air”

There is just something about that smirk and the salt and pepper hair that gets the ladies- he did win People’s Sexiest Man of the Year like, 57 times, after all. Couple that with his great acting and charitable nature and you’ve a guy who could probably convince you to kill someone just to get a kiss.

1. Penelope Cruz, Best Supporting Actress Nominee for “Nine”

Ah, of course, the loveliest of them all, Penelope Cruz. Since her insanely sexy role (and Oscar win) for Vicky Cristina Barcelona, everyone’s been waiting for her to try and outdo herself in hotness. And let me tell you what: she did it. Nine is the sexiest musical since Chicago, and as the gorgeous Carla, Penelope Cruz gives every guy a reason to sit through a 2 hour musical. Impressive work, madame.