Meet The Hottest Breakout Hollywood Stars Of 2011

Awards season is well underway, and we thought it was time we gave out some of our own.

Breakouts, after all, are the most exciting part of the star cycle — who doesn't love to come out of a movie going, "Who was that girl?"

And this year's up-and-comers didn't disappoint.

Let's just get this out of the way: 2011 belonged to "Bridesmaids" powerhouse Melissa McCarthy.

Chris Hemsworth aka Thor was the only new guy on IMDB's list of most-viewed actors. His turn in 2012's "Snow White and the Huntsmen" should secure his stardom.

Octavia Spencer made herself known in "The Help" — no small feat when you're next to Viola Davis — and was rewarded with a Golden Globe nod.

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