Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress
| Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role |
| Location | Los Angeles, California |
| Presented by | Broadcast Film Critics Association |
| Currently held by | Brie Larson for Room (2015) |
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The Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress is an award given out at the annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards. The awards are presented by the Broadcast Film Critics Association. This award was first given in 1995. There were no official nominees announced until 2001. There have been two ties in this category. There are currently six nominees annually. This is the main best actress award for leading dramatic performances. The Critics Choice also have other categories for Best Comedic Actress and Best Action Actress. For supporting actress, see Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Notes
- "§" indicates the performance was not nominated for the Academy Award
List of winners and nominees
1990s
| Year | Actress | Character | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Nicole Kidman | Suzanne Stone-Maretto | To Die For § |
| 1996 | Frances McDormand | Marge Gunderson | Fargo |
| 1997 | Helena Bonham Carter | Kate Croy | The Wings of the Dove |
| 1998 | Cate Blanchett | Queen Elizabeth I | Elizabeth |
| 1999 | Hilary Swank | Brandon Teena | Boys Don't Cry |
2000s
2010s
Multiple nominees
|
2 nominations |
3 nominations 4 nominations 5 nominations |
Multiple winners
2 wins
- Cate Blanchett
- Julianne Moore
- Meryl Streep (consecutive)
- Hilary Swank
See also
- Academy Award for Best Actress
- Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead
- BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama
- Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
- Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
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