Best Actress: 1990s

1990: Julia Roberts, Pretty Woman

Oscar winner: Kathy Bates, Misery

Was she nominated?: Yes

1991: Juliette Binoche, The Lovers on the Bridge

Oscar winner: Jodie Foster, The Silence of the Lambs

Was she nominated?: No

1992: Emma Thompson, Howards End

Oscar winner: Emma Thompson, Howards End

1993: Juliette Binoche, Three Colors: Blue

Oscar winner: Holly Hunter, The Piano
Was she nominated?: No

1994: Irene Jacob, Three Colors: Red

Oscar winner: Jessica Lange, Blue Sky
Was she nominated?: No

1995: Nicole Kidman, To Die For

Oscar winner: Susan Sarandon, Dead Man Walking
Was she nominated?: No

1996: Emily Watson, Breaking the Waves

Oscar winner: Frances McDormand, Fargo
Was she nominated?: Yes

1997: Helena Bonham Carter, The Wings of the Dove

Oscar winner: Helen Hunt, As Good As It Gets
Was she nominated?: Yes

1998: Cate Blanchett, Elizabeth

Oscar winner: Gwyneth Paltrow, Shakespeare in Love
Was she nominated?: Yes

1999: Nicole Kidman, Eyes Wide Shut

Oscar winner: Hilary Swank, Boys Don't Cry
Was she nominated?: No

Updated: 11/12/12