| 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. Cynthia Erivo – Harriet (Focus Features) | CCA, GG (Drama), SAG |
| 5. Saoirse Ronan – Little Women (Sony/Columbia) | BAFTA, CCA, GG (Drama) |
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