Independent Spirit Award for Best Female LeadCheck all the winners of Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead. |
| Year | Winner | Winner Work | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 |
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Cate Blanchett | Blue Jasmine |
| 2013 |
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Jennifer Lawrence | Silver Linings Playbook |
| 2012 |
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Michelle Williams | My Week with Marilyn (Role: Marilyn Monroe) |
| 2011 |
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Natalie Portman | Black Swan |
| 2010 |
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Gabourey Sidibe | Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire |
| 2009 |
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Melissa Leo | Frozen River |
| 2008 |
|
Ellen Page | Juno |
| 2007 |
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Shareeka Epps | Half Nelson |
| 2006 |
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Felicity Huffman | Transamerica |
| 2005 |
|
Catalina Sandino Moreno | Maria Full of Grace |
| 2004 |
|
Charlize Theron | Monster |
| 2003 |
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Julianne Moore | Far from Heaven |
| 2002 |
|
Sissy Spacek | In the Bedroom |
| 2001 |
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Ellen Burstyn | Requiem for a Dream |
| 1999 |
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Ally Sheedy | High Art |
| 1999 |
|
Hilary Swank | Boys Don't Cry |
| 1998 |
|
Julie Christie | Afterglow |
| 1997 |
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Frances McDormand | Fargo |
| 1996 |
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Elisabeth Shue | Leaving Las Vegas |
| 1995 |
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Linda Fiorentino | The Last Seduction |
| 1994 |
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Ashley Judd | Ruby in Paradise |
| 1993 |
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Fairuza Balk | Gas Food Lodging |
| 1992 |
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Judy Davis | Impromptu |
| 1991 |
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Anjelica Huston | The Grifters |
| 1990 |
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Andie MacDowell | Sex, Lies, and Videotape |
| 1988 |
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Sally Kirkland | Anna |
| 1988 |
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Jodie Foster | Five Corners |
| 1987 |
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Isabella Rossellini | Blue Velvet |
| 1986 |
|
Geraldine Page | The Trip to Bountiful |
