Macbeth is one of William Shakespeare's darkest tragedies. It tackles political themes and the lengths that men will go to in order to achieve power. Several famous actresses have taken on the role of Lady Macbeth. One famous actress is appearing in a 2015 film adaption of the classic play. This list of actresses who have played Lady Macbeth is loosely ranked by fame and popularity.
The character of Lady Macbeth is incredibly challenging for actresses to take on. She is the wife of the title character Macbeth and becomes Queen of Scotland. Lady Macbeth is a powerful presence in the first two acts of the play and is often seen as a personification of the conflict between femininity and masculinity in cultural norms.
Who is the most famous actress who has played Lady Macbeth? Marion Cotillard tops our list. Cotillard is playing Lady Macbeth in a 2015 film adaption directed by Justin Kurzel. She took on the role after Natalie Portman, who was originally slated to play Lady Macbeth, dropped out.
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Flora Robson
Flora Robson played Lady Macbeth at the National Theatre in New York in 1948.
Helen Mirren
Helen Mirren portrayed Lady Macbeth in productions with the Royal Shakespeare Company from 1974 to 1975.
Janet Suzman
Janet Suzman played Lady Macbeth for the BBC Play of the Month series in the early-1970s.
Jeanette Nolan
Jeanette Nolan made her film debut playing Lady Macbeth in Orson Welles' 1948 film adaption of Macbeth.
Judi Dench
Judi Dench played Lady Macbeth in a 1979 production of Macbeth that was filmed as a TV movie.
Marion Cotillard
Marion Cotillard is playing Lady Macbeth in a 2015 film adaption directed by Justin Kurzel.
Pamela Brown
Pamela Brown was well-known for playing Lady Macbeth.
Sarah Bernhardt
Sarah Bernhardt played Lady Macbeth in 1899.
Simone Signoret
Simone Signoret played Lady Macbeth in a production at the Royal Court Theatre in London in 1966.
Vivien Leigh
Vivien Leigh played Lady Macbeth in a 1955 production with the Royal Shakespeare Company. She played opposite her then-husband, Laurence Olivier.