List of film awards for lead actress

This list of film awards for lead actress is an index to articles that describe awards given to the leading actresses in films, typically called the "Best Actress" award.

The list is organized by region and country of the venue or sponsor of the award, but some awards are not limited to films or actresses from that country.

President of India Pratibha Patil presenting the Best Actress award to Mitalee Jagtap Varadkar for Baboo Band Baaja at the National Film Awards in 2011