15. Frances McDormand in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri (2017)

Frances McDormand brings Mildred Hayes to life in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri with ferocity and heartbreaking sadness. A mother who is not allowing her daughter's murder to go unsolved, McDormand brings so much depth and complexity to the role: a delicate dance of anger, grief, and determination. Her win for Best Actress at the Oscars provided one of the most memorable portrayals in recent history. The role was done fearlessly and in multifaceted ways by McDormand, bringing fierce energy and humanity to the film.
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