Wide-Awake

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

Quvenzhané Wallis

(The Superhero)

Anne Hathaway

(The Maid)

Rebel Wilson

(The Mermaid)

Naomi Watts

(The Makeup Artist)

Kerry Washington

(The Homeowner)

Keira Knightley

(The Witch)

Elle Fanning

(The Rainmaker)

Jennifer Lawrence

(The Snake Charmer)

Helen Hunt

(The Yoga Master)

Marion Cotillard

(The Gardener)

Shirley MacLaine

(The Pianist)

Amy Adams

(The Light-Bringer)

Emmanuelle Riva

(The Superwoman)