Wide-Awake

Ingénues, icons, action heroes, divas and the world's next great comedy star: 13 actresses who gave the dreamiest performances of 2012.

• Tierney GearonDirector

• Quvenzhané WallisThe Superhero
• Anne HathawayThe Maid
• Rebel WilsonThe Mermaid
• Naomi WattsThe Makeup Artist
• Kerry WashingtonThe Homeowner
• Keira KnightleyThe Witch
• Elle FanningThe Rainmaker
• Jennifer LawrenceThe Snake Charmer
• Helen HuntThe Yoga Master
• Marion CotillardThe Gardener
• Shirley MacLaineThe Pianist
• Amy AdamsThe Light-Bringer