Most Versatile Actresses

This is a list of actresses that have proved to be very versatile by playing different types of roles. The actors in question have also proved to be credible and successfull in their roles, e.g. by winning or be nominated for the Academy Award or winning other awards. Actresses in this list is after my opinion worthy of winning an Oscar.

This is a list of my own opinion, so feel free to agree or disagree. I'm open to suggestions, but I will not remove any actresses although others disagree.

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Jodie Foster

Won the Academy Award for Best Actresses in a Leading Role for The Silence of the Lambs & The Accused. Nominated for Academy Award's Best Actress in a Leading Role for Nell, and Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Taxi Driver.

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Charlize Theron

Won the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for Monster. Nominated for Academy Award's Best Actress in a Leading Role for North Country.

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Sigourney Weaver

Nominated for Academy Award's Best Actress in a Leading Role for Gorillas in the Mist: The Story of Dian Fossey & Aliens, and Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Working Girl.

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Helena Bonham Carter

Nominated for Academy Award's Best Actress in a Leading Role for The Wings of the Dove.

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Nicole Kidman

Won the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for The Hours. Nominated for Academy Award's Best Actress in a Leading Role for Moulin Rouge.

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Kathy Bates

Won the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for Misery. Nominated for Academy Award's Best Actress in a Supporting Role for About Schmidt & Primary Colors.