Dame Judi Dench has been nominated for the 'Best Actress' category for her role in the movie 'Notes On A Scandal' at this year's Oscars that will take place on February 25 in Los Angeles. The six-time nominee is up against some stiff competition from the likes of Kate Winslet, Meryl Streep, Penelope Cruz and the hot favourite Helen Mirren. Although Dame Judi has won an Oscar in 1999, for her supporting role in 'Shakespeare in Love', she is yet to recieve the honor for a lead role.

In early 2007, Paolo Pellegrin went to photograph Dame Judi in Stratford upon Avon where she was rehearsing for her...