2005 Film Independent Spirit Awards – Best Female Lead Winner and Nominees

Maria Full of Grace

Catalina Sandino Moreno

A pregnant Colombian teenager becomes a drug mule to make some desperately needed money for her family.

Cavedweller

Kyra Sedgwick

Down to the Bone

Vera Farmiga

On the Outs

Judy Marte

Woman Thou Art Loosed

Kimberly Elise