Golden Globes Best Actress Movie Comedy Musical Nominees By Oscar Watch  [29 more lists]

The Golden Globes Best Actress in a Movie Comedy or Musical nominees often include veteran actresses who've spent years honing their craft. These leading ladies can make everyone laugh or belt out a song that captures a moment perfectly on film. The nominees for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Motion Picture or Comedy have included some of the best actresses of all-time, along with a few newcomers.

Each year, five actresses are nominated in this category, with winners chosen by members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA). Nominees for the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards included Jodie Foster for 'Carnage,' Charlize Theron for 'Young Adult,' Kristen Wiig for 'Bridesmaids,' Michelle Williams for 'My Week With Marilyn' and Kate Winslet for 'Carnage." The winner of the 2012 Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Movie Comedy or Musical was Michelle Williams for "My Week With Marilyn."

Many times, the actresses nominated in this category have starred in a Golden Globe Best Movie Comedy or Musical nominee for that year (think Annette Bening in 'The Kids Are All Right'). Actresses who've won multiple times in this Golden Globes category include Julie Andrews, Rosalind Russell, Annette Bening, Diane Keaton, Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep, Bette Midler and Shirley MacLaine (among others). These women have made their mark in comedy or musical film over the years, and their Golden Globe nominations reflect their success.

If you're interested in more Golden Globes nominations, check out these lists of nominees for Best Actress and Best Actor in a Movie Drama and Best Movie Drama.