Best Actresses Who Won For Playing Empowering Women

Turning in a moving depiction of a real person is a great way to win an Oscar. But I'm especially interested in the handful of actresses declared best for playing empowering women. So let's take a look at some of the impressive women - including a country music star, a Catholic nun, and a single mom - who inspired award-winning performances.


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