The Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film or Best Actress – Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television is a
Golden Globe Award presented annually by the
Hollywood Foreign Press Association
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(HFPA). It is given in honor of an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role on a miniseries or motion picture made for television for the calendar year. The award was first presented at the
39th Golden Globe Awards on January 30, 1982, to
Jane Seymour
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, for her performance in ''
East of Eden'' (1981). Performances by actresses in a miniseries or television film were originally awarded in the
Best Actress – Television Series Drama category, before the creation of this category.
Since its inception, the award has been given to 34 actresses.
Kate Winslet is the current recipient of the award, for her performance in ''
Mare of Easttown
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'' (2021).
Ann-Margret
Ann-Margret Olsson (born April 28, 1941) is a Swedish–American actress, singer, and dancer. As an actress and singer, she is credited as Ann-Margret.
She is known for her roles in '' Pocketful of Miracles'' (1961), ''State Fair'' (1962), '' ...
,
Judy Davis
Judith Davis (born 23 April 1955) is an Australian actress in film, television, and on stage. With a career spanning over 40 years, she has been commended for her versatility and regarded as one of the finest actresses of her generation. Frequen ...
, and
Helen Mirren and Winslet have won the most awards in the category, winning two times.
Jessica Lange
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and Mirren have been nominated for the award on eight occasions, the most for the category.
Winners and nominees
Listed below are the winners of the award for each year, as well as the other nominees.
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
Superlatives
Multiple wins
Multiple nominations
See also
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Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Movie/Miniseries
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References
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Golden Globe Awards
Television awards for Best Actress