Ingénues, icons, action heroes, divas and the world's next great comedy star: 13 actresses who gave the dreamiest performances of 2012.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Quvenzhané WallisThe Superhero | The Superhero |
 Rebel WilsonThe Mermaid | The Mermaid |
 Naomi WattsThe Makeup Artist | The Makeup Artist |
 Kerry WashingtonThe Homeowner | The Homeowner |
 Keira KnightleyThe Witch | The Witch |
 Elle FanningThe Rainmaker | The Rainmaker |
 Jennifer LawrenceThe Snake Charmer | The Snake Charmer |
 Helen HuntThe Yoga Master | The Yoga Master |
 Marion CotillardThe Gardener | The Gardener |
 Shirley MacLaineThe Pianist | The Pianist |
 Amy AdamsThe Light-Bringer | The Light-Bringer |
 Emmanuelle RivaThe Superwoman | The Superwoman |