The AACTA International Award for Best Lead Actress is an award that is presented by the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA), for a performance by a female actor in a film made outside Australia. It was first handed out by the Academy after its establishment in 2011 by the Australian Film Institute (AFI).[1] The winners and nominees for 2011 were determined by a jury.[2][3] The award was presented at the inaugural AACTA International Awards in Los Angeles, on 27 January 2012.[1]
| Best International Actress AACTA Award | |
|---|---|
 Current recipient: Margot Robbie | |
| Country | Australia |
| Presented by | Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) |
| First awarded | 2012 |
| Currently held by | Margot Robbie, Barbie (2023) |
| Website | http://www.aacta.org |
Winners and nominees
In the following table, the winner is listed first, marked in a separate colour, and highlighted in boldface; the nominees are those that are listed below the winner, and not highlighted or in boldface.[3]
2010s
2020s
Multiple wins and nominations
The following individuals received two or more Best Actress awards:
| Wins | Actress |
|---|---|
| 3 | Cate Blanchett |
| 2 | Margot Robbie |
The following individuals received two or more Best Actress nominations:
| Nominations | Actress |
|---|---|
| 4 | Cate Blanchett |
| 3 | Nicole Kidman |
| Saoirse Ronan | |
| Margot Robbie | |
| 2 | Amy Adams |
| Glenn Close | |
| Judi Dench | |
| Lady Gaga | |
| Frances McDormand | |
| Carey Mulligan | |
| Emma Stone | |
| Meryl Streep | |
| Charlize Theron | |
| Michelle Williams |