Many represent Hollywood as a fabulous and mysterious country in which unusual people live. An honorable place among them is given to Hollywood actresses.
These women have become famous throughout the world. They are rich, successful, beautiful, and all the women of the world would like to be like them.
Hollywood actresses are often called standards of beauty, but they were able to become famous not only thanks to outstanding external data.
Personal qualities helped them achieve certain heights: hard work, professionalism, perseverance. Of course, the path to fame is different for everyone. Someone went to their goal for more than one year, someone was just lucky to be at the right time in the right place.
Below are the top 10 most popular Hollywood actresses in the world.
10. Keira Knightley
Acting biography Keira Knightley started when she was 3 years old. She played small episodic roles, at the age of 7 she made her debut in the film "Royal Holiday". Since then, the movie has firmly entered her life.
Real fame came to her at the age of 16. Kira starred in the movie “Daughter Robin Hood. Princess of Thieves. "
The picture “Play Like Beckham” consolidated her successes and brought her a good income. The role in "Pirates of the Caribbean" elevated her to the rank of a popular Hollywood actress.
Now she has an impressive filmography, and many actresses will envy the number of awards ("British Independent Film Award", "Empire", "Hollywood Film Festival" and others).
The most famous films:
- "Pirates of the Caribbean",
- "Pride and Prejudice",
- Duchess
- "Do not let me go".
9. Kristen Stewart
Kristen Stewart hit the cinema by a lucky chance. She participated in a school production, where an agent noticed her. The girl was then only 8 years old. A year later, her debut took place, Stuart starred in the film "The Son of a Mermaid."
The picture “Twilight” brought her world fame. At that time, Kristen was considered almost the highest paid actress. She has won many awards (“BAFTA”, “Cesar”).
Now she continues to act in film. Stuart attracts public attention not only with outstanding acting talent, but also with his vibrant personal life.
Popular movies:
- "Dusk",
- "Snow White and the Hunter",
- "Personal buyer."
8. Marion Cotillard
Marion Cotillard called "the main Frenchwoman in Hollywood." She was born in Paris. Her parents worked in the theater, so the girl was determined to become an actress. Having received the appropriate education, the actress began to play in the theater.
Her first film role was Matilda in “The Story of a Boy Who Wanted to Kiss Someone”.
Marion became famous thanks to the blockbuster "Taxi", where she played the girlfriend of the protagonist. In 2007, Cotillard played a biographical role - Edith Piaf “Life in Pink”. For this role, she was awarded the Oscar. Other awards are Cesar, Golden Globe, European Film Academy Award.
Marion does not stop there, the actress has big plans for the future.
Famous movies:
- "Taxi",
- Allies
- "Start",
- "Life in pink."
7. Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson From childhood, she studied at an acting school. She made her debut in the movie "North", but this role did not become something outstanding for the girl.
When she turned 14, Scarlett starred in the movie "The Horse Whisperer." In 2003, the painting "Translation Difficulties" was released, where Johanson played a major role. She has fans around the world.
Since then, Scarlett has achieved a lot. Her name can be found on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in 2018 she became one of the highest paid actresses.
Prizes - Cesar, Tony, BAFTA.
Popular movies:
- "Translation Difficulties",
- "Iron Man",
- The Avengers
- "Lucy".
6. Jennifer Lawrence
A family Jennifer Lawrence She lived outside the city, and the girl did not even dream of glory. Once she went on a vacation to New York. An unfamiliar man asked her to take a picture. The next day, Lawrence was invited to casting models to advertise clothes.
A year later, she starred in the film “The Devil You Know,” but she was released only after 8 years. Then there were many episodic roles, participation in a comedy sitcom ...
The Hunger Games brought real glory to Lawrence. When Jennifer turned 22, she received her first Oscar for her lead role in the movie My Boyfriend is Crazy. Other prizes: three Golden Globes, BAFTA, Saturn.
The girl repeatedly entered all kinds of lists (the most influential people, the most coveted women in the world and others).
Popular movies:
- "The Hunger Games",
- "Silver Linings Playbook",
- X-Men,
- "Passengers."
5. Emma Stone
Emma Stone More than once called the most talented actress in Hollywood. She was number one on the Forbes list. Stone has a large collection of awards and prizes, among which are the Oscars and Golden Globes.
Emma from childhood was fond of theater, not a single school production could do without her. Her parents were sympathetic to the wishes of her daughter and even allowed her to leave school.
Emma left for New York. She first appeared on television in the reality show "The New Partridge Family." The next 3 years the girl was offered minor roles in films and TV shows.
She gained worldwide popularity in the film “The New Spider-Man”. Her best work is considered the main role in the film "La La Land", for her Emma received an Oscar.
The most famous films:
- "The new Spiderman",
- La La Land
- "Servant"
- "The magic of moonlight."
4. Jennifer Aniston
Parents Jennifer Aniston were little-known actors. When she announced her decision to get into the world of cinema, the girl’s father tried to dissuade her. Jennifer was adamant. Then her father helped her with the first role. The episode in the series is nothing serious, but for a young girl it was the first victory.
Soon Aniston left for New York. In anticipation of roles, she had to moonlight as a courier and a waitress. This experience was very useful to her when the girl was offered to star in the series "Friends". This project turned the loser actress into a mega-popular star, one of the highest paid.
Her role is a girl for romantic comedies. Only in 2014, the actress managed to prove that she can play not only comedic, but also complex psychological roles (the film "Cake").
Jennifer has many awards (Emmy, Golden Globe), even has her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Popular movies:
- "Friends",
- "Pretend my wife",
- "We are the Millers".
3. Natalie Portman
Career Natalie Portman developed rapidly. She was 12 when she was offered the lead role in the movie Leon. The following roles were not so successful, but partners on the set were stars of the first magnitude, which could not but affect the popularity of the young actress.
Portman achieved worldwide fame after appearing on the screens of the first episode of Star Wars. But that was only the beginning.
The actress has more than a dozen roles in cult films, as well as many awards and nominations for awards (Oscar, Golden Globe, Saturn, BAFTA).
The most famous films:
- "Proximity"
- "Black Swan",
- Thor.
2. Halle Berry
Halle berry started her career with advertising: clothing, cosmetics. Soon her face became recognizable, but the girl realized that she wanted more. She began to attend auditions and film screenings.
The first role in the series "Living Dolls" helped the actress to express herself. She became famous for her role as a drug addict in The Jungle Fever.
Halley played many roles, tried to choose those that were not like each other. The girl wanted to become a diverse actress, and she succeeded.
Awards: Oscar, Emmy, Golden Globe.
The most popular films:
- Abduction
- "Catwoman",
- "Ball of monsters."
1. Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie dreamed of a career as an actress since childhood. The first role in the film "Cyborg-2. Glass Shadow ”did not bring the actress popularity.
The second role in the movie "Hackers" was much more successful. At that time, Jolie did not suffer from a lack of work, but it was too early to talk about world fame.
The film “Interrupted Life” brought her real popularity. Angelina acquired a completely different status, from now on she became a Hollywood star.
There were many victories and failures in her life, but Jolie achieved everything she wanted: the best roles, nominations, victories, high fees.
The list of her awards is impressive: an Oscar, three Golden Globes, two US Screen Actors Guild Awards.
In the spring of 2019, information appeared in the media about the completion of Angelina's career. True, or rumors, time will tell.
Most popular movies:
- "Mr. and Missy Smith,"
- "Malificent"
- "Lara Croft. Tomb Raider".