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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The history of cinema is adorned with the performances of extraordinary actresses. These women have captivated global audiences and left remarkable impressions on the film industry.
Forbes has revealed some of the most accomplished actors and actresses who have appeared in a series of movies and received numerous accolades. The list highlights actors in the Hollywood film industry who have starred in movies primarily produced in English.
Without further ado, let’s find out the best actresses of all time according to Forbes.
1. Bette Davis
We start our list with Bette Davis, who made remarkable appearances in movies like All About Eve, Voyager, Mr. Skeffington, and more. Throughout her career as an actress, Davis was named Best Actress at the Oscars on two occasions.
Additionally, she set a record by becoming the first woman to accept the AFI's Lifetime Achievement Award in 1977, solidifying her significance as the icon of classic Hollywood.
2. Meryl Streep
“Details of your incompetence do not interest me,” is one of the most iconic lines Meryl Streep had when she was in The Devil Wears Prada. Her exceptional portrayal of Miranda Priestly earned her numerous award nominations, including for Best Actress at the Academy Awards, despite being presented to Helen Mirren ultimately.
Regardless, Meryl Streep has demonstrated an astonishing range and versatility in her acting career since her debut in the late 1970s. The movie star won her first Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in 1980 for her role in Kramer vs. Kramer. As Jennifer Lawrence quoted, she’s definitely “the GOAT.”
3. Viola Davis
Before becoming an award-winning star, Viola Davis commenced her acting career in the late 1990s and early 2000s by appearing in theater and TV. By 2008, Davis had made her film debut in Doubt.
Her role in 2016’s Fences earned her first win at the Academy Awards, which later brought her to be the first Black actor to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting. Some of Davis’ notable performances include The Help, The Woman King, and How to Get Away With Murder.
4. Katharine Hepburn
Starting her career in theatre, Katharine Hepburn was remembered for being the most-awarded actress in Oscar history. She earned those accolades from her works: Morning Glory, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, The Lion in Winter, and On Golden Pond.
In addition to her notable accomplishments, Hepburn distinguished herself in the Hollywood industry with her unconventional lifestyle and forthright demeanor.
5. Cate Blanchett
There is a reason why Cate Blanchett is among the best actresses of all time. The performer received numerous achievements: two Oscars, four BFTAs, and four Golden Globes.
With 1990’s Kaboria marking her first film role, Blanchett has starred in countless movie titles, such as The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, The Aviator, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and Tár.
6. Ingrid Bergman
A Tony-winning performer, Ingrid Bergman stunned the audience and even fellow actors with her expressiveness and ability to convey emotion on screen. She found her way into the movie industry back when she was in Sweden.
It was in 1939 that the Americans started to recognize Bergman’s name for her role in Intermezzo. Some of her most memorable performances are in Casablanca, Anastasia, and Notorious.
7. Frances McDormand
Frances McDormand started acting in the 1980s, with 1984’s Blood Simple, her husband Joel Coen’s first time directing, as her film debut. McDormand is often praised for her ability to bring a character alive and believable. As Keaton Bell noted, she makes the audience believe that the person she portrays continues to live “once the cameras stop rolling.”
Fargo, Almost Famous, Missouri, and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing are among the movies she starred in. Throughout her acting career, she has been handed three BAFTAs, two Emmys, two Golden Globes, both four Oscars and SAG Awards, and a Tony.
8. Angela Bassett
Angela Bassett decided to pursue a career in acting when she moved to Los Angeles in the late 1980s. Some of her early roles include in movies Boyz n the Hood and Malcolm X.
Her effort and knowledge from the Yale School of Drama, at which she studied acting, finally paid off. She was among the actresses accepting Golden Globe Awards, with the most recent naming her as Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
9. Michelle Yeoh
An international star, Michelle Yeoh was most remembered for her hit role in 2018’s Crazy Rich Asians. Despite recently being the first Asian performer to win Best Actress at the Academy Award for Everything, Everywhere, All At Once, it has been a long journey for the Malaysia-born superstar.
Hong Kong movies witnessed Yeoh’s first steps in the film industry. By 1997, people in America got to know her in the James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies. One of her latest performances is in A Haunting in Venice, where she played the character of a psychic medium.
Additionally, as mentioned by Forbes, did you know that Michelle Yeoh was once crowned Miss World Malaysia long before her current fame?
10. Marilyn Monroe
It is not a list of the best actresses of all time without including Marilyn Monroe. Prior to her tragic death in 1962, Monroe carved her name deeply within the Hollywood industry with her impeccable beauty, unparalleled charm, and comedic timing.
While Gentlemen Prefer Blondes was inarguably one of her most memorable performances, Monroe received her Golden Globe and was named Best Actress for Some Like It Hot. Furthermore, she’s often referred to as the iconic blonde due to her hair color in most of her appearances.
FORBES | IMDB
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