From Scarlett Johansson to Anne Hathaway, the world has seen some extremely talented actors throughout history. Some can make us laugh, others cry, and many can do both. The ten greatest female actors of all time are listed below, starting with number ten and working to number one.
10. Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn is a timeless actress who will always be remembered as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady. Her acting career mostly spanned the 1950s and 60s, but she is still well known today for her films Roman Holiday (1953), Sabrina (1954), Funny Face (1957), Love in the Afternoon (1957), and How to Steal a Million (1966). She even won an Oscar for her role in Roman Holiday! She was one of the most beautiful women ever seen on film, and she had an amazing ability to capture our hearts with only a glance.
9. Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep has starred in numerous films over the years including Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), Sophie’s Choice (1982), Out of Africa (1985), Postcards from the Edge (1990), The Devil Wears Prada (2006) and Julie
There have been many great female actors in film history, but these ten are the best of all time. These talented actresses have won countless awards for their work, including Oscars and Golden Globes. Many on this list have also starred in some of the best movies of all time.
The top 10 most talented female actors of all time are:
1. Scarlett Johansson
The beautiful actress has managed to make a mark for herself in Hollywood despite being under the shadow of her famous mother, Melanie Sloan. The young actress has been in the spotlight since the beginning of her career, thanks to her amazing performances in films like Lost in Translation and Girl with a Pearl Earring. Her talents are not just limited to acting, she can also sing and play instruments like ukulele and guitar.
2. Meryl Streep
She is one of the most talented actresses ever to grace Hollywood. With three Academy Awards under her belt, Streep continues to impress even after 40 years of acting in movies. She went on to do versatile roles in films such as The Devil Wears Prada, Iron Lady and Mamma Mia!
3. Anne Hathaway
A big transformation from being known as “Princess Diaries” girl to a serious actress, Anne Hathaway has proved that she is equally talented at doing comedy or action roles. Her remarkable performance in Rachel Getting Married fetched her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. Her performance in Les Miserables was highly appreciated by critics all over the world and she finally won an Oscar for it.
4. Judi Dench
1. Emma Watson
2. Scarlett Johansson
3. Anne Hathaway
4. Natalie Portman
5. Jennifer Lawrence
6. Keira Knightley
7. Meryl Streep
8. Drew Barrymore
9. Angelina Jolie
10. Rooney Mara
10. Cate Blanchett
While Cate Blanchett is an incredible actress in her own right, she is also the only one on this list to have successfully taken over another actress’s role and make it her own. In the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Blanchett took over the role of Galadriel from Helen Mirren and managed to make the character her own while still fitting in with the rest of the cast. In addition to that, she had no problem playing a male character (Bob Dylan) in I’m Not There. She played him so well that many people didn’t realize Bob Dylan was actually being played by a woman. This Australian native is also known for her award-winning roles in The Aviator and Elizabeth, among many others.
9. Kate Winslet
Kate Winslet has been hailed as one of the best actresses of our time, and for good reason. Her ability to play a wide variety of roles has made her one of the most versatile actresses in Hollywood, and she is not only known for her great acting skills but also for what she can do with a body double (Titanic). She won an Academy Award for Best Actress in 2008 with The Reader, but some may say that she was snubbed
Meryl Streep
Streep has won more awards than any other actor in the history of film. She is a true virtuoso and can play any role put in front of her. A master of accents and dialects, this woman can do just about anything. Her performance in Sophie’s Choice was one for the ages and she has consistently turned in amazing performances for decades now.
Audrey Hepburn
Hepburn was one of the most graceful actors to ever grace a film. She could pull off a gambit of roles ranging from comedy to serious drama to musicals. She played the iconic role of Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s with such ease that it seems like she was born to play it. If you’ve never seen Hepburn perform, take a day out of your life and watch her work her magic. You will not regret it.
Bette Davis
Davis is one of the most legendary names in Hollywood, and deserves to be on this list if only because she is inspiring to women everywhere who want to make their dreams come true. Not only was she an actress who could do anything, but she also defied all expectations by making it big in Hollywood when people said she couldn’t do it because she wasn’t pretty enough or
