Top 10 Best Current Hollywood Actresses

Modern cinema has changed the perception of moviegoers about actresses. Those times are long gone when they were only considered for supporting roles. They are no longer in need of constant help from the lead actors. Instead, they are paving their own way in this industry. Their faces show no sign of fear while choosing challenging roles. Numerous movies in the last few years have proved that the ladies in Hollywood can be gentle and savage at the same time. Several controversies have sparked regarding the equal pay of the performers in this industry regardless of their genders. A large portion of Hollywood has openly supported this case. But still, they have a long way to go.

Here are the top 10 current actresses in Hollywood! Enjoy!

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidman is the best example of Australians performing outstandingly well in Hollywood. However, her birthplace is Honolulu, Hawaii. Her father was an acclaimed biochemist and psychologist. Both of her parents were there for educational purposes. After spending three years there, she moved with her family to Australia. She started her career way back in 1983 with Bush Christmas. Seven years later, she made her Hollywood debut in Days of Thunder (1990). She starred with her ex-husband, Tom Cruise, in that project. She received her first Oscar nomination (Best Actress) in 2002. The following year, she ultimately won the award for her amazing work in The Hours (2003). She has also won five Golden Globes in her career.

Emma Thompson

There is something about the British performers that always separates them from performers of other nationalities. And most of them have made a good name of themselves in Hollywood! Emma Thompson is also among them. She is also known as one of the wittiest celebrities in the world. Her debut project, Henry V, might not have performed well in the theatres, but she was one of the standouts in that movie. Soon, she also bagged her first Academy Award for Howards End (1992). She is the only actress in the history of the Academy Awards to grab an Oscar in the category of Best Adapted Screenplay for Sense and Sensibility (1995). She is set to portray the role of Baroness in the upcoming Disney’s instalment, Cruella (2021).

Julia Roberts

We cannot even imagine this list without including the beautiful Julia Roberts. Her world turned upside down with the blockbuster Pretty Woman (1990). Her exceptional work in that project established her as one of the leading actresses in Hollywood. It earned more than $450 million on the global box office. Ten years later, she won her first Oscar (Best Actress) for the movie Erin Brockovich (2000). Her films have collected more than $3.8 billion worldwide. Her charm and acting talent have made her one of the most profitable actresses in this industry.

Natalie Portman

All hail Queen Padmé Amidala!

Born in Isreal, Natalie Portman shifted to New York with her parents at a very early age. She made her acting debut with Leon: The Professional (1994) at the age of 12. Her character of Padmé is one of the key characters in the Star Wars prequel trilogy. Her career-best performance emerged in Black Swan (2010). She portrayed the role of a psychologically troubled ballerina. Her iconic performance landed her the Oscar and Golden Globe for Best Actress. Other than being a successful actress, she also stands for animal rights and various environmental issues. We will see her wielding the Mjolnir in the upcoming MCU project, Thor: Love and Thunder (2022). She will also be making a live-action appearance as Mighty Thor.

Julianne Moore

You are looking at one of the most promising performers of the 90s… Julianne Moore! She was not famous until Robert Altman’s directorial project, Short Cuts (1993), released in the theatres. It boosted her career and cemented her as one of the leading ladies in Hollywood at that time. She took a big step in her career when she opted for the role of a veteran pornstar in Boogie Nights (1997). She received her first-ever nomination at the Academy Awards because of that role. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014) is her highest-earning entry in her filmography.

Kate Winslet

Not many actresses have the guts of selecting daring roles, but Kate Winslet is a fine exception in this case. She is no longer the Titanic girl who won the hearts of millions of fans with her enthralling charm. Period dramas are her speciality. But she has also stunned the audience with her out-of-the-box characters in movies. The year 2008 completely belonged to Winslet. She gave two consecutive mesmerizing performances in The Reader and Revolutionary Road. The former won her first Academy Award for Best Actress.

Jodie Foster

Jodie Foster showed her acting talents at a very early age after starring in various notable commercials. The 1972 Disney project, Napoleon and Samantha, launched her into Hollywood. Her memorable performance in Taxi Driver (1976) paved her way into this industry. But her role also faced its fair share of criticism as she played the character of a child prostitute in that movie. Many believed that she was too young to play that kind of role. Now, she is a proud owner of two Oscars (Best Actress) for her exhilarating performances in The Accused (1989) and The Silence of the Lambs (1992). She also received critical acclaim for her performance in her recently released project, The Mauritanian.

Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett is the greatest Australian actress of all time, period! She is one of the rare actresses who have found success in independent as well as big-budget projects. She is a quality example of versatility in Hollywood. She gained global prominence for her role of Elizabeth I in 1998. Her collaboration with Martin Scorsese’s project, The Aviator (2004), brought her first-ever Oscar (Best Supporting Actress). Blue Jasmine (2013) proved to be more fruitful as it won her the Academy Award for Best Actress. She has also starred in several popular films like The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), The Hobbit Trilogy, Cinderella (2015), Thor: Ragnarok (2017) and many more.

Frances McDormand

Frances McDormand is the only actress on this list that has bagged four Academy Awards. Nomadland (2020) brought her two Oscars at this year’s Academy Awards ceremony. She is married to one of the Coen Brothers, Joel Coen. She has excelled at delivering top-quality performances in low-budget instalments. She has also won a couple of Emmys and a Tony award, making her one of those rare celebrities who have bagged the “Triple Crown of Acting”. She is among the critics’ favourite for her wide range acting skills.

Meryl Streep

Ladies and gentlemen! Welcome the greatest living actress in the world! Meryl Streep! There is not a single word in any dictionary that can define her acting talents and greatness. She is well-known for her record nominations in Academy Awards (21 times) and Golden Globes (32 times). Also, she has earned three Oscars and nine Golden Globes in her scintillating career. She has gained worldwide recognition for her roles in Kramer vs. Kramer, Sophie’s Choice, The Deer Hunter, The Devil Wears Prada, The Iron Lady, Florence Foster Jenkins, and many more.