List of the best actresses working today, ranked. This list includes many of the greatest actresses in film history, but more importantly, focuses on modern female stars. Hollywood today features a new crop of popular and respected young actresses who command strong female roles that hold their own on the big screen.
While many of the talented women on this list are among familiar favorites (Meryl, Tilda, Glenn...), others are not quite yet household names, even if they have been nominated for - or even won! - Oscars for their performances. This list includes the top female actors who have had starring roles in the last few years, both in film and TV (like "Homeland" star / Emmy award winner Claire Danes).
The recent performances of these women have been widely acclaimed, even if their individual films or works were otherwise ignored. Vote up those actresses who you believe have contributed the most to the presence of strong female characters in film, and be sure to add any who we missed...
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Cate Blanchett
Charlize Theron
Emma Thompson
Helen Mirren
Jennifer Lawrence
Julianne Moore
Kate Winslet
Maggie Smith
Meryl Streep
Natalie Portman