| 1. Renée Zellweger – Judy (Roadside Attractions) – BAFTA, CCA, GG (Drama), SAG |
| 2. Scarlett Johansson – Marriage Story (Netflix) – BAFTA, CCA, GG (Drama), SAG |
| 3. Charlize Theron – Bombshell (Lionsgate) – BAFTA, CCA, GG (Drama), SAG |
| 4. Lupita Nyong’o – Us (Universal) – CCA, SAG |
| 5. Cynthia Erivo – Harriet (Focus Features) – CCA, GG (Drama), SAG |
NEXT UP (alphabetical by actor)
| Awkwafina – The Farewell (A24) – CCA, GG (Comedy/Musical) |
| Felicity Jones – The Aeronauts (Amazon) |
| Saoirse Ronan – Little Women (Sony/Columbia) – BAFTA, CCA, GG (Drama) |
| Jodie Turner-Smith – Queen & Slim (Universal) |
| Alfre Woodard – Clemency (Neon) |
OTHER CONTENDERS (alphabetical by actor)
| Jessie Buckley – Wild Rose (Neon) – BAFTA |
| Mary Kay Place – Diane (IFC Films) |
| Florence Pugh – Midsommar (A24) |
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