Jessica Chastain attending the Broadway Opening Night After Party for 'The Heiress' at The Edison Ballroom on 11/01/2012 in New York. Photo

From: Journey to the Oscars Portrait Gallery: The Ladies

In anticipation of the 85th Annual Academy Awards, airing tonight on ABC from the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood and Highland Center, BroadwayWorld's Walter McBride brings you a look back at this year's female nominees. Check out the photos below!