2011 Film Independent Spirit Awards – Best Female Lead Winner and Nominees

Black Swan

Natalie Portman

A committed dancer struggles to maintain her sanity after winning the lead role in a production of Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake”.

Blue Valentine

Michelle Williams

Greenberg

Greta Gerwig

Rabbit Hole

Nicole Kidman

The Kids Are All Right

Annette Bening

Winter’s Bone

Jennifer Lawrence