Sandra Bullock won Best Actress for playing Leigh Anne Tuohy . Charlize Theron broke out of the former-model mold when she played Aileen Wuornos , a prostitute who killed at least six men . Sean Penn won the Academy Award for for playing Harvey Milk . The film was nominated in six categories at the 84th Annual Oscars, including Best Picture, and received four nominations overall.
Sandra Bullock won Best Actress for playing Leigh Anne Tuohy . Sean Penn won the Academy Award for for playing Harvey Milk . The film was nominated in six categories at the 84th Annual Oscars, including Best Picture, and received four nominations overall.