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May 15, 2024 · Vote up your favorite living American actresses, based on their all-time body of work. While the crew draws out the parameters for a movie, the actresses are who color in the film to bring it to life, and without great acting, a great film can crumble. On this list, you'll find the best US actresses who are still alive.
- Scarlett Johansson
- Top Ten Scar Jo Movies
- Christina Hendricks
- Jennifer Lawrence
- Top Ten J-Law Movies
- Emily Blunt
- Elizabeth Olsen
- Top Ten Elizabeth Olsen Movies
- Zendaya
- Anya Taylor-Joy
Scarlett Johansson, known famously for her reprising role as Black Widow in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has had a year of many landmarks and successful films. Most prominently, she earned a well-deserved stand-alone film for her badass assassin and spy alter ego, Black Widow or Natasha Romanov. After decades of fulfilling the role in multiple ‘A...
‘Girl With a Pearl Earring’ (2013)‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona’ (2008)‘Lucy’ (2014)‘Jojo Rabbit’ (2019)Maybe we’re on a redheaded streak, but Christina Hendricksdeserves a lot of credit this year as well. Known for obscure roles in the likes of ‘Mad Men’or ‘The Neon Diamond,’ she really found her place and power as one of the moms on the Netflix series, ‘Good Girls.’ A show about three moms who unintentionally turn to crime in order to support their...
Our list wouldn’t be complete with our Hunger Games icon, Jennifer Lawrence. After her debut as Katniss Everdeen from District 13, her career has skyrocketed, and even today she remains one of the most successful actresses of all time. To date, she’s won 114 awards and received 174 nominations. Recently we saw her stun in a trailer for her new Wint...
‘Like Crazy’ (2011)‘Passengers’ (2016)‘Red Sparrow’ (2018)‘X-Men: First Class’ (2011)Emily Blunthas always stunned, whether it be her role in ‘The Quiet Place,’ or ‘Mary Poppins Returns.’ Recently, she starred alongside Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnsonin a Jumanji-themed film, ‘Jungle Cruise.’ It encapsulated the fun, energetic, and iconic atmosphere of every Jumanji movie just with the extra pizazz of Emily Blunt. Her producing and actin...
What a year for Elizabeth Olsen! Following her success as Wanda in the ‘Avengers’ series, the hard-working and iconic actress got an entire show dedicated to the Scarlet Witch. The first episode aired in January of 2021 and has amassed so much well-deserved credit and success, even inspiring Scarlet Witch-themed costumes for Halloween. The show bec...
‘Ingrid Goes West’ (2017)‘Liberal Arts’ (2012)‘Kodachrome’ (2017)‘Martha Marcy May Marlene’ (2011)Zendayahas been acting since 2009, starring as Rocky on the Disney Channel sitcom ‘Shake It Up,’ as a backup dancer. In 2013 she joined the ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ cast and crew where she showcased her dancing talent and on-screen charisma. One of her biggest accomplishments lies in her lead performance on ‘Euphoria,’ the HBO drama series where s...
Recently rising to fame,Anya Taylor-Joyhas grown into one of the most successful and inspiring actresses of the past couple of years. Now having received a Critics’ Choice Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a SAG Award, she’d been placed on the Time 100 Next list, which we fully agree with! Recently, her role as Beth Harmon in the Netflix miniseries,...
- Katharine Hepburn. Chronologically the second Hepburn on this list, although favored by the American Film Institute and irrefutably crowned the best actress of all time, Katherine Hepburn was a true iconoclast.
- Bette Davis. Taking her forename from novelist Honoré de Balzac's book, La Cousine Bette, Bette Davis was one of the most decorated actresses of Golden Age Hollywood.
- Audrey Hepburn. Audrey Hepburn was the next step from the superstardom of Marilyn Monroe, a cinematographic icon who was famous for her grace, elegance, and style.
- Ingrid Bergman. Like her counterpart Garbo, Ingrid Bergman was born and raised in Stockholm, Sweden, yet unlike her fellow national, she made her Hollywood breakthrough relatively late.
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The film won a Golden Globe for Best Picture and an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture. Other credits include Drew Goddard's The Cabin in the Woods (2012), Miguel Arteta's Cedar Rapids (2011), Paul (2011), Amy Heckerling's Vamps (2012), and Neil Blomkamp's Chappie (2015).
List your movie, TV & celebrity picks. 1. Elizabeth Olsen. Elizabeth Chase "Lizzie" Olsen (born February 16, 1989) is an American actress. She is known for her roles in the films Silent House (2011), Liberal Arts (2012), Godzilla (2014), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), and Captain America: Civil War (2016).
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