The Most Famous Actresses
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The Most Famous Actresses
Sexism in Hollywood has attracted major attention in recent years, as trends like the lack of female directors behind the camera and unequal pay of men and women gain more traction among the public. Though Tinseltown has a long way to go before it starts treating women and men equally, some actresses have managed to navigate a challenging landscape, landing long-lasting fame along the way.
The celebrity experts at PrettyFamous, a division of the Graphiq network, created a list of the most famous actresses in the world based on each woman's Actor Score, which considers the number of Wikipedia page views over the past 30 days, total number of award nominations and how many reviews have been posted of the movies and TV shows they’ve starred in. Women famous primarily for music were excluded from the list — apologies to Beyoncé, Rihanna and Taylor Swift.
It should be noted that unlike the actors featured in the sibling article, The Most Famous Actors, none of the women on this list achieved a PrettyFamous score of 100, possibly due to women receiving fewer award nominations and roles than men.
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#10. Charlize Theron
Actor Score: 95
Theron is well-known for going back and forth between glamorous blockbusters that show off her beauty (like “Aeon Flux” or “The Italian Job”) and dramatic roles that completely transform her, like “Monster,” for which she gained over 40 pounds. Her dedication to her craft and characters paid off in 2003 when she won the Oscar for best actress for her transcendent work in “Monster.”
#9. Anne Hathaway
Actor Score: 95.3
Hathaway became a staple of ‘90s nostalgia for her work in “The Princess Diaries,” which likely helped draw a huge audience to the hit “The Devil Wears Prada.” Hathaway finally earned A-list recognition for her work in the silver screen adaptation of “Les Miserables.” She recently played the famous Catwoman in Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight Rises."
#8. Scarlett Johansson
Actor Score: 95.3
Twice named Esquire’s sexiest woman alive, Johansson has had an impressive career in Hollywood blockbusters and dramatic character studies. She currently plays Black Widow in the Marvel cinematic universe, and has been nominated for four Golden Globe awards for her work in dramas like “Lost in Translation” and “Girl With a Pearl Earring.”
#7. Cameron Diaz
Actor Score: 95.7
Diaz has been incredibly prolific in rom-coms, comedies and even action films, first gaining notoriety as the titular character in “There’s Something About Mary,” and later with the lead in the big-screen “Charlie’s Angels” reboot.
#6. Jennifer Aniston
Actor Score: 96.3
Onscreen, Aniston is best known as Rachel from “Friends,” but despite her comedy roots, Aniston has starred in a number of indie dramas like “Cake” and “The Good Girl.”
#5. Sally Field
Actor Score: 96.7
When Field won her second Oscar, she famously gushed, “You like me!” And it’s proven true. Field has had an impressive career in drama and comedies alike, best known for her work in “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “Forrest Gump” and “Lincoln,” as well as the primetime drama “Brothers and Sisters.”
#4. Amy Adams
Actor Score: 96.7
Adams has been in a number of high-profile roles and nominated for Oscars for her work in “American Hustle,” “The Master,” “The Fighter” and “Doubt.” She’s currently playing the legendary Lois Lane in the DC cinematic universe.
#3. Angelina Jolie
Actor Score: 97
From Hollywood rebel to revered humanitarian, Jolie has transcended every label attached to her. When she became a blockbuster vixen in movies like “Tomb Raider” and “Mr. & Mrs. Smith,” she proved herself to be a dramatic powerhouse in “Changeling” and “A Mighty Heart.” Lately, she’s found herself behind the camera as a director.
#2. Meryl Streep
Actor Score: 97.7
One of the most critically-acclaimed actresses of our time, Streep has a reputation for knocking every role she holds out of the park. Despite her history and a stunning 19 Academy Award nominations, Streep has only taken home three Oscars.
#1. Jennifer Lawrence
Actor Score: 98.3
The young “J-Law” has proven herself to be a true media powerhouse, holding down blockbuster franchises like “The X-Men” and “The Hunger Games” as well as indie dramas like “Silver Linings Playbook,” for which she won an Oscar.
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Rhode Island’s Academy Award Connections
Viola Davis (2017)
Central Falls native Viola Davis is nominated for "Best Actress in a Supporting Role" for the movie "Fences" where she starred alongside Denzel Washington.
The movie details the life of a working-class African-American father who tries to raise his family in the 1950s, while coming to terms with the events of his life.
Davis is already having an award winning year, having won a Golden Globe for "Fences" back in January.
Prior to the Golden Globes, Davis was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Silence (2017)
The movie "Silence" was executive produced by Rhode Island's Chad Verdi along side legendary movie director Martin Scorsese.
"Silence" is nominated for best Cinematography.
The film stars Andrew Garfield and Adam Driver as Jesuit priests who travel from Portugal to Japan to locate their missing mentor — who is played by Liam Neeson — and spread Catholicism even though the religion has been banned.
Hacksaw Ridge (2017)
'Hacksaw Ridge" starring Andrew Garfield was produced by David Permut.
Permut also produced the movie "The Polka King" in Rhode Island. According to Rhode Island Film and TV's Steve Feinberg, Permut's parents got engage at Roger Williams Park.
"Hacksaw Ridge" is nominated for best picture.
The film is based on the true story of WWII American Army Medic Desmond Doss, who served during the Battle of Okinawa, refused to bear arms, saved the lives of more than 75 men and became the first man in American history to receive the Medal of Honor without firing a single shot.
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La La Land (2017)
La La Land director Damien Chazelle was born in Providence.
La La Land is nominated for 14 awards, the most of any other movie.
The movie stars Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone and details the story of a jazz pianist who falls for an aspiring actress in Los Angeles.
Spotlight (2016)
The nominated movie "Spotlight" features local Rhode Island dentist Anthony Paolucci plaing the role of Kevin in the film.
Five other Rhode Island residents worked as part of the crew. They are: Brenda McNally, Shayna Passeretti, Ollie Amerigian, Mike Buonanno, Brinton McFarland.
The movie is based on the Boston Globe's massive uncovering of a child molestation and cover up in the local catholic archdiocese.
The film stars Michael Keaton and Mark Ruffalo
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Emma Watson (2015)
This Brown University graduate received her bachelor’s degree in English literature, and played the role of Hermoine Granger in the 8-part Harry Potter series saga. The Harry Potter series has been nominated for a total of 12 Academy Awards, including for Best Art Direction, Best Visual Effects, and Best Original Score.
Seth MacFarlane (2013)
This RISD grad and Family Guy creator hosted the 85th Annual Academy Awards in 2013.
Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
Moonrise Kingdom was filmed around southern Rhode Island, and Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola were nominated for Best Writing in 2012.
Richard Jenkins (2008)
Richard Jenkins was nominated as Best Actor in 2008 for his role in "The Visitor." The Cumberland resident is a veteran of Trinity Rep in Providence, as well.
Ben Affleck (1997)
Ben Affleck won the Best Original Screenplay award in 1997 for cowriting "Good Will Hunting" with Matt Damon. He received an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from Brown University in 2013.
Nicholas Cage (1995)
This former Newport resident won Best Actor for his role in "Leaving Las Vegas" in 1995.
James Woods (1987)
Woods grew up in Warwick and attended Pilgrim High School. He was nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Actor in 1987 for “Salvador” and Best Supporting Actor in 1997 for “Ghosts of Mississippi.”
The Great Gatsby (1974)
This Paul Newman vehicle was filmed in part in Newport at Rosecliff Mansion and Marble House, and won Best Costume Design, and Best Music.
High Society (1958)
High Society was nominated for Best Score and Best Music in 1958. The movie stars Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, and Frank Sinatra and was based in and partially filmed in Newport.
Anthony Quinn (1952)
This Bristol resident who died in 2001 won Best Supporting Actor for Viva Zapata! in 1952 and Lust For Life in 1956. He was nominated in 1957 for Best Actor for Wild Is The Wind and in 1964 for Zorba The Greek.
John Huston (1948)
This actor/director won Oscars for Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay in 1948 for The Treasure of Sierra Madre. He was nominated for Best Director for African Queen in 1951 and, Prizzi’s Honor in 1985. Huston died in his home in Middletown in 1987.
