Best actress in a motion picture, drama
Winner: Meryl Streep, "The Iron Lady"
Also nominated: Glenn Close, "Albert Nobbs"; Viola Davis, "The Help"; Rooney Mara, "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"; Tilda Swinton, "We Need to Talk About Kevin"
Winner: Meryl Streep, "The Iron Lady"
Also nominated: Glenn Close, "Albert Nobbs"; Viola Davis, "The Help"; Rooney Mara, "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"; Tilda Swinton, "We Need to Talk About Kevin"