PinkNews takes a look at some the world’s best actresses who have portrayed queer characters onscreen.

1 Cate Blanchett – Carol

2 Rooney Mara – Carol/The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

3 Glen Close – Serving in Silence

4 Kathy Bates – Tammy

5 Alyson Hannigan – Buffy The Vampire Slayer

7 Shirley MacLaine – The Children’s Hour

8 Anette Bening – The Kids are Alright

9 Julianne Moore – The Kids are Alright/Freeheld/The Hours

10 Meryl Streep – The Hours

11 Cher – Silkwood

12 Judi Dench – Notes on a Scandal

13 Whoopi Goldberg – The Colour Purple

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