List of superlative Academy Award winners and nominees Best Actress in a Leading Role Best Actress in a Leading Role

| Superlative | Actress | Record_Set | Year_ | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most Awards | Katharine Hepburn | 4 awards | 1981 | Awards resulted from 12 nominations. |
| Most Nominations | Meryl Streep | 14 nominations | 2011 | Nominations resulted in 2 awards. |
| Oldest Winner | Jessica Tandy | 80 years old | 1989 | Driving Miss Daisy |
| Oldest Nominee | Emmanuelle Riva | 85 years old | 2012 | Amour |
| Youngest Winner | Marlee Matlin | 21 years old | 1986 | Children of a Lesser God |
| Youngest Nominee | Quvenzhané Wallis | 9 years old | 2012 | Beasts of the Southern Wild |