This year, it's a stacked category with Demi Moore and Cynthia Erivo among the nominees. The category for best actress in a leading role is often considered one of the toughest Oscar races to win.

The 2025 Oscars are here and just ahead of Hollywood's biggest night, we're taking a look at all the best actress nominees.

The Oscar nominees for best actress in a supporting role include "Wicked" star Ariana Grande and "Emilia Pérez" Zoe Saldaña.

Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 97th annual Academy Awards, as well as ...

Mikey Madison won Best Actress for 'The Substance' at the Oscars 2025, beating Cynthia Erivo, Karla Sofía Gascón, Demi Moore ...

Rosalind Russell: The great comedic actress won all five of the Golden Globes for which she was nominated. But Oscar, zilch.

Watch scenes from the winning performance and others nominated in the category of best actress, as well as interviews with the nominees below. "Wicked," the film version of the long-running ...

In terms of surprises, 'Flow' defeated studio heavyweights in the animation category as 'Emilia Pérez' won only two awards ...

Anora's Mikey Madison won the Oscar for Best Actress during the 97th Academy Awards March 2, beating out predicted winner ...

A body language expert said Demi Moore first masked her disappointment but later showed disbelief, her mouth open and eyes ...

The Oscar nominees for best lead actress include "The Substance" star Demi Moore," "Anora" star Mikey Madison and "Wicked" star Cynthia Enrivo.

Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best actress at the 97th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.