Ingénues, icons, action heroes, divas and the world's next great comedy star: 13 actresses who gave the dreamiest performances of 2012.
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Quvenzhané Wallis
The Superhero
Anne Hathaway
The Maid
Rebel Wilson
The Mermaid
Naomi Watts
The Makeup Artist
Kerry Washington
The Homeowner
Keira Knightley
The Witch
Elle Fanning
The Rainmaker
Jennifer Lawrence
The Snake Charmer
Helen Hunt
The Yoga Master
Marion Cotillard
The Gardener
Shirley MacLaine
The Pianist
Amy Adams
The Light-Bringer
Emmanuelle Riva
The Superwoman
Hollywood Heroines From 2012 - Wide-Awake | The New York Times
