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Women Who Ruled Movies in 2009

From Sandra Bullock in The Blind Side to Meryl Streep in Julie & Julia, see which top film actresses stole the show this year. By Thelma Adams (13 Photos)

Thelma Adams on Dec 28, 2009 at 5:00AM

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Emily Blunt in 'Young Victoria'

She's got the power: Before her 1837-1901 reign as Queen of England defined an entire era dubbed "Victorian," the teenaged Princess Victoria was beset by manipulative adults who saw her as a political pawn. Emily Blunt beautifully embodied a Victoria who came of age gracefully, learning how to play the power game deftly while inviting a prince (Rupert Friend) to be her partner, but not her master.