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.
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.”
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."
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.”
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.
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.”
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
Michelle Williams
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Joe Chandler
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Gretchen Mol
Lee Chandler is a brooding, irritable loner who works as a handyman for a Boston apartment block. One damp winter day he gets a call summoning him to his hometown, north of the city. His brother's heart has given out suddenly, and he's been named guardian to his 16-year-old nephew
Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Naomi Watts, Ken Watanabe
Filmed in Worcester and surrounding areas, Sea of Trees is the story of a suicidal American (McConnaughey) who befriends a Japanese man (Watanabe) lost in a forest near Mt. Fuji and the two search for a way out.
Cast: Johnny Depp, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dakota Johnson
The true story of Whitey Bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent criminal in the history of South Boston, who became an FBI informant to take down a Mafia family invading his turf.
Filming of this science fiction movie took place in many MA locations, including Woburn, Lynn, Worcester, Milford, Hopedale, Taunton, Lawrence, and Wayland.
Cast: Ben Affleck, Jeremy Renner, Rebecca Hall, Jon Hamm
Filmed primarily in Boston, this Oscar nominated crime drama also includes scenes shot at the MA Correctional Institution in Walpole and at Anderson Regional Transportation Center in Woburn.
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