Hollywood is known for its fabulous movies and is equally or more popular for its actors and actresses. Many Hollywood actresses are world renowned for their looks, talent, riches and exceptional acting abilities. Many of them have managed to make their way into the hearts of hundreds of millions of viewers and made an indelible impression. 10 such truly impressive Hollywood actresses are enlisted here. Check them out.
Meryl Streep
1. Meryl Streep
One of the greatest living legends of Hollywood, Meryl Streep has performed a wide variety of roles. She has been nominated at least 17 times for the Academy Awards and has won it thrice. She very confidently stated about her future that “…no matter what happens, my work will stand…” and she is right about it!
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Kate Winslet
2. Kate Winslet
The British actress has acting talent running in her blood with both parents being stage actors. Most of her roles have won her critical and commercial accolades including her very first in “Heavenly Creatures” when she was barely seventeen. Her biggest break in 'Titanic' in 1997 is one of the highest grossers in Hollywood. 6 Academy Award nominations, 1 win for Best Actress and several other awards are testimony to her exquisite acting skills.
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Angelina Jolie
3. Angelina Jolie
The highest paid Hollywood actress, Angelina Jolie has proved her multifaceted talent in acting and direction. Every category of movies is a cakewalk for this actress who has received several top class award nominations in the country including an Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.
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Julia Roberts
4. Julia Roberts
'Pretty Woman' catapulted her to the zenith of success. Many of her movies have grossed over $2.4 billion easily making her one of box office's favorites. With many Academy and Golden Globe nominations to her kitty, she won the Best Actress Academy Award for her performance in 'Erin Brokovich'. She is one of Hollywood’s highest paid actresses and topped the list in 2005 and 2006.
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Jennifer Aniston
5. Jennifer Aniston
Aniston is synonymous with Rachel Green, the character she played to perfection in the super hit television series 'Friends'. This American actress, producer and director has tasted commercial success several times through her varied character portrayals in her movies. She was the third highest paid actress in 2011.
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Marilyn Monroe
6. Marilyn Monroe
One of the most beautiful actresses of the yesteryears, Marilyn Monroe has been the dream girl for millions worldwide. She was reigning supreme as a chief sex symbol in the 50s. Her looks and timely presence in many box office successes made her one of the impressive Hollywood actresses. Despite several controversies linked to her name including her untimely death, Monroe continues to be remembered by the world.
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Natalie Portman
7. Natalie Portman
Natalie displayed outstanding acting skills as Nina Sayers in the 'Black Swan' for which she received the Golden Globe and Academy Awards plus a whole host of other honorable distinctions. She is one of those actresses who have gradually made a deep-seated impression.
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Audrey Hepburn
8. Audrey Hepburn
Hepburn was a British actress who acted only in a few movies but ones that are reckoned to this day as excellent classics and performances that defy even experienced actresses. She received the black lady for her performance in 'Roman Holiday' and is one of the few artists who received every possible honorary award in the field of acting. She was the biggest style icon who inspired several designers to come up with breathtaking fashion lines.
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Catherine Zeta-Jones
9. Catherine Zeta-Jones
With many commercial and critical successes in her career, Jones is an actress par excellence. 'Chicago' gave her an Academy and other character portrayals in 'Traffic', 'The Mask of Zorro', 'Entrapment', 'The Terminal' and 'Intolerable Cruelty' proved her mettle.
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Elizabeth Taylor
10. Elizabeth Taylor
A very popular name of the yesteryears rings a loud bell to this day. Her acting was impeccable and her lifestyle, beauty and glamor were unbeatable. 2 Academy Awards, successful movies, life intimidating illnesses and a controversial personal life marks the history of this legend.
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The world has celebrated these Hollywood actresses for a long time and they seem to hold an invincible position in the world of movies.
