Amy Adams attending the Opening Night Performance After Party for The Public Theater's 'Into The Woods' at the Delacorte Theater in New York City on 8/9/2012. 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!