NOMINATIONS: 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards Nominees Include Shailene Woodley, Lauren Ambrose, Michelle Williams

The nominations for the 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards have been announced. Below are the acting categories which feature several current former soap stars including THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER's Shailene Woodley.

BEST FEMALE LEAD
Lauren Ambrose Think of Me (SIX FEET UNDER; TORCHWOOD: MIRACLE DAY)
Rachael Harris Natural Selection
Adepero Oduye Pariah
Elizabeth Olsen Martha Marcy May Marlene
Michelle Williams My Week with Marilyn (DAWSON'S CREEK)

BEST MALE LEAD
Demián Bichir A Better Life (several telenovelas)
Jean Dujardin The Artist
Ryan Gosling Drive
Woody Harrelson Rampart
Michael Shannon Take Shelter (BOARDWALK EMPIRE)

BEST SUPPORTING FEMALE
Jessica Chastain Take Shelter (Dark Shadows TV movie)
Anjelica Huston 50/50 (SMASH)
Janet McTeer Albert Nobbs
Harmony Santana Gun Hill Road
Shailene Woodley The Descendants (THE SECRET LIFE OF THE AMERICAN TEENAGER)

BEST SUPPORTING MALE
Albert Brooks Drive
John Hawkes Martha Marcy May Marlene (LOST; DEADWOOD)
Christopher Plummer Beginners
John C. Reilly Cedar Rapids
Corey Stoll Midnight in Paris