Who played the title role in the 1998 film 'Elizabeth'?

I agree with you Kelly bean, and also a great ambassador for Australia.

She was amazing in that role. The skin complexion, her ability to portray authority and power, as well as the vulnerability of a female monarch in private... excellent role.

I always enjoyed her performances with the rare exception of the dreadful Indiana Jones Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Terrible attempt at Ukrainian accent.