13 Leading Lady Captures

In honor of award season, the Academy Awards nominations and the contenders, this list of leading lady captures will hold you over until the results come in.

Tons of buzz has been circulating over the performances by two new actresses taking Hollywood by storm, Jennifer Lawrence and Jessica Chastain. Both of these gorgeous starlets haven't received mainstream recognition until the last couple of years. Both of the beauties are up for the award in the best actress in a leading role category. The young and bright Lawrence gave a stunning performance in 'Silver Linings Playbook' and the refined Chastain won over everyone in her role in 'Zero Dark Thirty.'

Either one of these lovely ladies, as well as the other Academy Award nominations deserve to win, but until the big unveil, enjoy this list of leading lady captures.