Hollywood history is written not only in awards and box office records, but in unforgettable performances that live on through film. These women didn’t just act — they created moments, shaped genres, and influenced generations through the roles they chose and how they played them.
1. Marilyn Monroe — Glamour with Hidden Depth
Marilyn Monroe’s legacy goes beyond beauty. Her films revealed vulnerability, comic timing, and emotional intelligence that Hollywood often overlooked during her lifetime.
Notable Films:
Some Like It Hot
The Seven Year Itch
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Bus Stop
The Misfits
2. Audrey Hepburn — Timeless Elegance on Screen
Audrey Hepburn brought a rare mix of innocence and strength to her roles. Her performances were graceful, yet emotionally grounded, making her a symbol of classic cinema.
Notable Films:
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Roman Holiday
Sabrina
My Fair Lady
Funny Face
3. Elizabeth Taylor — Intensity and Power
Elizabeth Taylor was fearless in emotionally demanding roles. Her presence alone elevated every film she appeared in, making her one of Hollywood’s most commanding stars.
Notable Films:
Cleopatra
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Giant
Suddenly, Last Summer
4. Katharine Hepburn — Strength Before Its Time
Katharine Hepburn challenged gender expectations through characters who were outspoken, intelligent, and unapologetically independent.
Notable Films:
The African Queen
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner
The Philadelphia Story
Bringing Up Baby
On Golden Pond
5. Meryl Streep — The Benchmark of Acting
Meryl Streep’s career is defined by transformation. Her ability to disappear into roles across genres makes her the standard against which others are measured.
Notable Films:
Sophie’s Choice
The Devil Wears Prada
The Iron Lady
Kramer vs. Kramer
Out of Africa
6. Sophia Loren — Global Cinema Royalty
Sophia Loren carried authenticity and emotional realism into Hollywood, bridging European cinema and American storytelling with ease.
Notable Films:
Two Women
Marriage Italian Style
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
A Special Day
Houseboat
7. Julia Roberts — The Face of a Generation
Julia Roberts dominated the 1990s with warmth, charm, and emotional accessibility, becoming one of the most recognizable faces in cinema.
Notable Films:
Pretty Woman
Erin Brockovich
Notting Hill
Steel Magnolias
My Best Friend’s Wedding
8. Angelina Jolie — Reinvention and Influence
Angelina Jolie’s career reflects bold choices. She moved seamlessly from intense drama to action blockbusters while expanding her influence beyond film.
Notable Films:
Girl, Interrupted
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Changeling
Maleficent
9. Viola Davis — Raw Truth on Screen
Viola Davis brought emotional honesty to Hollywood, delivering performances that refuse to soften reality or compromise authenticity.
Notable Films:
The Help
Fences
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Doubt
Widows
10. Scarlett Johansson, Modern Hollywood Power
Scarlett Johansson represents the modern Hollywood star, capable of carrying independent films while anchoring billion-dollar franchises.
Notable Films:
Lost in Translation
Marriage Story
Lucy
Her
Black Widow
These women are more than stars, they are chapters of cinema history. Through their films, they challenged norms, expanded representation, and proved that female excellence in Hollywood is both timeless and evolving.
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