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Best Actress Oscar Winners List by Year: Complete Guide (1929–2026)

June 15, 2026 by Ryan Mitchell

Best actress Oscar winners list by year — historic movie palace theatre interior evoking decades of Academy Awards lead actress history

Best actress Oscar winners list by year: every lead actress winner from Janet Gaynor through Jessie Buckley, decade highlights, records, and the complete 1929–2026 table.