The phrase "actress nominee" refers to a female actor who has been nominated for an award in recognition of her performance in a particular role in a TV show, movie, or theater production. Full definition
No movie has won Best Picture with a Best Actress nominee in it, let alone a Best Actress winner, since 2004's Million Dollar Baby. (awardsdaily.com)
I actually think the field of Best Supporting Actress nominees is one of the strongest the category ever served up — though, typically, the least of the performances won. (incontention.com)
It would be the first film since Million Dollar Baby to win with a lead actress nominee in it at all, let alone one that could actually win. (awardsdaily.com)