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Who Is The Most Famous Actress In The World Right Now?

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Updated May 1, 2024 506.6K views 163 items

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Vote up who you think are the most famous actresses in the world right now, from both TV and film.

Latest additions: Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Regina King, Viola Davis

Most divisive: Brie Larson

Over 32.3K Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The World's Most Famous Actresses

When you think of Hollywood's current A-list, a few standout names come to mind instantly. Among them are the most famous actresses who aren't just ruling the box office but are also style icons and powerful influencers in their own right.

Zendaya, once a Disney darling, has morphed into a full-fledged star with Emmy-winning chops in Euphoria and a solid presence in big-ticket movies like Dune. Meanwhile, Scarlett Johansson continues to captivate audiences worldwide, balancing her role as a Marvel superhero with deep-dive roles in films that showcase her versatility. T

These actresses are not only at the top of their game but also shape how stories are told and characters are portrayed in modern cinema. Their influence stretches beyond the screen, making them pivotal figures in today's entertainment narrative. Vote on your favorite actresses in the list below to help influence the rankings of this list for future searchers.

1
14,967 votes
Scarlett Johansson
Lost in Translation, The Avengers, The Prestige
2
11,249 votes
Margot Robbie
Neighbours, About Time, The Wolf of Wall Street
3
8,719 votes
Zendaya
Euphoria, Malcom And Marie, The Greatest Showman
4
10,916 votes
Jennifer Lawrence
The Hunger Games, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Silver Linings Playbook
5
13,144 votes
Emma Watson
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
6
8,183 votes
Emma Stone
The Help, Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), Easy A
7
8,909 votes
Anne Hathaway
Les Misérables, Rachel Getting Married, The Dark Knight Rises
8
9,367 votes
Jennifer Aniston
Friends, We're the Millers, The Iron Giant
9
7,396 votes
Natalie Portman
V for Vendetta, Black Swan, Léon: The Professional
10
5,604 votes
Elizabeth Olsen
Martha Marcy May Marlene, Oldboy, Godzilla

11
8,647 votes
Angelina Jolie
Maleficent, Changeling, Mr. & Mrs. Smith
12
7,902 votes
Gal Gadot
Fast & Furious 6, Fast Five, Furious 7
13
5,400 votes
Kate Winslet
Titanic, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Revolutionary Road
14
6,471 votes
Sandra Bullock
Gravity, The Proposal, Crash
15
6,647 votes
Meryl Streep
The Devil Wears Prada, Doubt, Fantastic Mr. Fox
16
4,803 votes
Emily Blunt
Sicario, Edge of Tomorrow, Looper
17
5,091 votes
Helena Bonham Carter
Fight Club, The King's Speech, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
18
5,914 votes
Julia Roberts
Notting Hill, Closer, Erin Brockovich
19
5,449 votes
Emilia Clarke
Game of Thrones, Terminator Genisys, Dom Hemingway
20
3,114 votes
Millie Bobby Brown

21
3,992 votes
Cate Blanchett
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
22
4,738 votes
Anna Kendrick
Up in the Air, Pitch Perfect, Into the Woods
23
3,058 votes
Keira Knightley
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, The Imitation Game, Pride & Prejudice
24
3,650 votes
Amanda Seyfried
Les Misérables, Mamma Mia!, Dear John
25
3,597 votes
Blake Lively
Gossip Girl, Green Lantern, The Age of Adaline
26
3,687 votes
Reese Witherspoon
Walk the Line, Wild, Legally Blonde
27
3,564 votes
Maggie Smith
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Downton Abbey, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
28
4,087 votes
Mila Kunis
Black Swan, That '70s Show, Ted
29
1,749 votes
Salma Hayek
Frida, Desperado, Puss in Boots
30
3,998 votes
Charlize Theron
Mad Max: Fury Road, Prometheus, Monster