She was the youngest actress ever nominated in that category.
Due actresses being nominated in the category were over and younger than 25 years old.
At the time, Badham (aged 10) was the youngest actress ever nominated in this category.
The following is a list of the top 5-10 (depending on the year) nominated actress since 2003, with the winning actor listed first and in bold.
Tuesday Weld, an Academy Award nominated actress, is another famous living family member.
She is a Taiwanese Golden Horse Award nominated actress.
Jeanne Paulsen is an American, Tony Award nominated actress.
"Julia Roberts, nominated best actress, 'Pretty Woman.' "
Academy Award nominated actress.
Nominated Best New Actress in the Hong Kong Film Awards.