1988 Academy Award for Best Actress
The 61st Academy Awards honored films released in 1988. The Best Actress award recognized a leading performance in a dramatic role that year.
Winner and Key Nominees
Geena Davis won Best Actress for her role in "The Accidental Tourist." She shared the ceremony with strong contenders, including Jodie Foster, who was nominated for "The Accused."
Context and Legacy
The 1988 race highlighted intense dramatic performances in independent and mainstream cinema. The ceremony is documented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on its official site here.
