3. Amy Adams - Enchanted
For independent film lovers, Amy Adams was only known as the pregnant, perky girl from 2005s Junebug. But, mainstream audiences learned her name through her breakout role in Enchanted. A play on what would occur if a Disney Princess were to encounter the cynicism of the modern world, Adams perfectly falls into place the sweet, naiveté that goes along with being a Disney princess. Her wide eyes and grace is the personification of the animated world. And as we now learned from this, now three-time Academy Award nominated actress, she fully commits to the role. There is not one false moment with her performance as she has the indelible task of bringing to life animation. She also has the benefit of being paired with Alan Menken at his best as she has the proper airy voice akin to that of Cinderella or Snow White.