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The main character, played by best actress nominee Gabourey Sidibe, is a troubled and overweight African American teenager.
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Other actors taking part include Oscar-nominee Gabourey Sidibe, American Pie star Jason Biggs, the US Office star John Krasinski and My Big Fat Greek Wedding actress Nia Vardalos.
She is joined in the best actress category by 24-year-old Mulligan, Tautou - for her role as Coco Chanel in Coco Before Chanel - and Saoirse Ronan, for The Lovely Bones, as well as newcomer Gabourey Sidibe for Precious.