Celebrity ListsList RulesVote up who you think are the most famous actresses in the world right now, from both TV and film.
When it comes to Hollywood, the most famous actresses can change like the seasons. With so many films and TV shows coming out one after another, there's always room for both emerging actresses and those at the peak of their careers. However, some of the most popular and best actresses today have remained in the spotlight for years, and may stay there for years to come. On the other hand, this is all up to you to decide—as fans play a large role in just who makes the headlines and even who gets cast for the next lead role. So, who do you think is the most famous actress right now in 2021?
Top female actresses like Angelina Jolie and Scarlett Johansson have spent most of their careers in the top of their class, starring in numerous roles for some of the biggest movies. Then you have the absolute greats, such as Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett, and Helen Mirren—who all will go down as some of the greatest actresses of all time. Of course, we can't forget the stars of the 2010s, including Emma Stone and Margot Robbie, among many others. They're certainly some of the most popular actresses.
Famous female actors include stars like Jennifer Lawrence, who have become household names. Sometimes they're the most popular actresses or most famous actresses because of their amazing style or personalities, but other times it's because they're genuinely the top actresses in their field.
On this list, check out the top 10 female actresses - does the order seem right to you? It's always a debate to see which are the most popular female actresses in 2021. All of the top women actresses should be on this list of famous actresses. Who tops your list of the most famous actresses in the world right now? Vote up your favorite famous women actors from the list below. Also feel free to add any actresses you think are missing from the list.
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7,9063,992Scarlett Johansson
Lost in Translation, The AvengersBirthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Scarlett Ingrid Johansson (; born November 22, 1984) is an American actress and singer. She is... more2
7,7583,939Emma Watson
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneBirthplace: Paris, France
Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson (born 15 April 1990) is an English actress, model and activist.... more3
5,9733,032Margot Robbie
Neighbours, About TimeBirthplace: Gold Coast, Australia
Margot Elise Robbie (born 2 July 1990) is an Australian actress and film producer. She has... more4
6,4233,299Jennifer Lawrence
The Hunger Games, The Hunger Games: Catching FireBirthplace: Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America
Jennifer Shrader Lawrence (born August 15, 1990) is an American actress. Her films have... more5
5,6402,971Jennifer Aniston
Friends, We're the MillersBirthplace: Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Jennifer Joanna Aniston (born February 11, 1969) is an American actress, film producer, and... more6
5,2422,835Anne Hathaway
Les Misérables, Rachel Getting MarriedBirthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
Anne Jacqueline Hathaway (born November 12, 1982) is an American actress. One of the... more7
4,3402,561Natalie Portman
V for Vendetta, Black SwanBirthplace: Jerusalem, Israel
Natalie Portman (born Neta-Lee Hershlag; June 9, 1981) is an actress and filmmaker with dual... more8
4,4702,700Angelina Jolie
Maleficent, ChangelingBirthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Angelina Jolie (; née Voight, formerly Jolie Pitt, born June 4, 1975) is an American actress,... more9
2,8481,710Zendaya
Shake It Up!, ZappedBirthplace: Oakland, California, United States of America
Zendaya Maree Stoermer Coleman (; born September 1, 1996) is an American actress and singer.... more10
4,1702,529Emma Stone
The Help, Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)Birthplace: Scottsdale, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Emily Jean "Emma" Stone (born November 6, 1988) is an American actress. The recipient of... more11
4,0302,443Meryl Streep
The Devil Wears Prada, DoubtBirthplace: Summit, New Jersey, United States of America
Mary Louise "Meryl" Streep (born June 22, 1949) is an American actress. Often described as the... more12
4,3812,670Gal Gadot
Fast & Furious 6, Fast FiveBirthplace: Rosh HaAyin, Israel
Gal Gadot Varsano (born 30 April 1985) is an Israeli actress and model. At age 18, she was... more13
3,9152,403Sandra Bullock
Gravity, The ProposalBirthplace: Virginia, United States of America
Sandra Annette Bullock (; born July 26, 1964) is an American actress, producer, and... more14
3,4882,153Julia Roberts
Notting Hill, CloserBirthplace: Smyrna, Georgia, United States of America
Julia Fiona Roberts (born October 28, 1967) is an American actress and producer. She... more15
2,0281,329Reese Witherspoon
Walk the Line, WildBirthplace: USA, New Orleans, Louisiana
Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon (born March 22, 1976) is an American actress, producer, and... more16
2,7611,852Kate Winslet
Titanic, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless MindBirthplace: Reading, United Kingdom
Kate Elizabeth Winslet, (born 5 October 1975) is an English actress. She is particularly... more17
2,3561,574Helena Bonham Carter
Fight Club, The King's SpeechBirthplace: Golders Green, London, United Kingdom
Helena Bonham Carter (born 26 May 1966) is an English actress. She is known for her roles in... more18
3,2252,182Emilia Clarke
Game of Thrones, Terminator GenisysBirthplace: London, England
Emilia Isobel Euphemia Rose Clarke (born 23 October 1986) is an English actress. She studied... more19
2,7561,979Anna Kendrick
Up in the Air, Pitch PerfectBirthplace: Portland, USA, Maine
Anna Cooke Kendrick (born August 9, 1985) is an American actress and singer. She began her... more20
2,4081,739Charlize Theron
Mad Max: Fury Road, PrometheusBirthplace: South Africa, Benoni, Gauteng
Charlize Theron ( shar-LEEZ THERR-ən; Afrikaans: [ʃarˈlis trɔn]; born 7 August 1975) is a... more21
2,2601,637Kristen Bell
Frozen, Forgetting Sarah MarshallBirthplace: Huntington Woods, Michigan, United States of America
Kristen Anne Bell (born July 18, 1980) is an American actress. She began her acting career by... more22
1,9711,426Cate Blanchett
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Lord of the Rings: The Two TowersBirthplace: Ivanhoe, Australia
Catherine Elise Blanchett AC (born 14 May 1969) is an Australian actress and theatre director.... more23
2,2641,649Nicole Kidman
Moulin Rouge, The OthersBirthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Nicole Mary Kidman AC (born 20 June 1967) is an Australian actress and producer. She has... more24
785545Keira Knightley
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, The Imitation GameBirthplace: Middlesex, Eurasia, United Kingdom, London, Teddington
Keira Christina Knightley, (; born 26 March 1985) is an English actress. She is the ... more25
1,339961Zoe Saldana
Avatar, Guardians of the GalaxyBirthplace: Passaic, New Jersey, United States of America
Zoë Yadira Saldaña Nazario is an American actress. Following her performances with the theater... more
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