GALLERY: Kirsten, Tilda & More Get Glam For ‘W’

The “Best Performances” piece in the new issue of W benefited much from the fact that not only was this year’s crop of acting standouts more talented than ever, they are also very, very nice to look at.

Take a peek at the gallery above to see the gorgeous and gifted Kirsten Dunst (Melancholia), Michelle Williams (My Week With Marilyn), Elizabeth Olsen (Martha Marcy May Marlene), Melissa McCarthy (Bridesmaids), Tilda Swinton (We Need to Talk About Kevin), and Charlize Theron (Young Adult) proving their posing skills are on par with their acting abilities.

Then you can head over the W to see more pics of stars including Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Viola Davis and Rooney Mara to name just a few. All stunning and, for a lucky few, possible recipients of an Academy Award in a few weeks.