If it seems like the in-crowd of Hollywood never changes, remember this: once upon a time, Angelina Jolie was playing second fiddle to the better-known Winona Ryder in “Girl, Interrupted,” and only a few years ago Amy Adams was an unknown with a three-episode arc on “The Office.” Sometimes it’s easy to predict the big stars of the new year. It seems obvious that Anna Kendrick’s popularity is poised to explode, with a handful of award nominations for her “Up in the Air” performance and two big movies in 2010. Who else is likely to climb the ladder this year? Read more …
