2013 Film Independent Spirit Awards – Best Female Lead Winner and Nominees

Silver Linings Playbook

Jennifer Lawrence

After a stint in a mental institution, former teacher Pat Solitano moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own.

Beasts of the Southern Wild

Quvenzhané Wallis

Middle of Nowhere

Emayatzy Corinealdi

Return

Linda Cardellini

Smashed

Mary Elizabeth Winstead