Oscar nominees Jessica Chastain and Jacki Weaver hit the red carpet at a pre-Oscar bash in Los Angeles.<br/> <br />The cocktail party, Women in Film, is part of a weekend of events that showcase Oscar nominated talent.<br/> <br />Jacki Weaver, nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for "Silver Linings Playbook" said she was rooting for her co-stars at the Oscars.<br/> <br />SOUNDBITE: Jacki Weaver, "Silver Linings Playbook" co-star, saying (English):<br/> <br />"Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro and David O. Russell, I want them to do well in their categories because I love them so much and because I think they're brilliant."<br/> <br />Women in Film works to help women achieve success in the film industry through scholarships, grants, and educational programs.<br/> <br />Previous Oscar winner Octavia Spencer said there have been strides and changes for women in the entertainment industry, but they still have a ways to go.<br/> <br />The Academy Awards will be presented on Sunday in Hollywood.
