
Dig out the famous yet talented women that make up this year‑end 2025 slate of greatest acting performances — all rising up for the big trophies cometh in the brand‑new 2026.
Starring Amanda Seyfried (The Testament of Ann Lee), Cynthia Erivo (Wicked: For Good), Jennifer Lawrence (Die My Love), Jessie Buckley (Hamnet), Laura Dern (Is This Thing On? & Jay Kelly), and Renate Reinsve (Sentimental Value).
THR’s annual roundtable has become a year‑end ritual — a gathering where the season’s most acclaimed performers unpack their craft, their characters, and the emotional heavy‑lifting behind awards‑season standouts. This 2025 lineup is stacked with festival favorites, prestige dramas, and buzzy auteur projects that have been dominating critic shortlists.
All for the love and art over at THR, aka The Hollywood Reporter Actress Roundtable.
Which performance are you betting on for the big 2026 trophies? Drop your pick below.







