Amy’s Favorite 100 Actresses
45-41.
Considering my bias, I thought Rani would place a bit higher because I even like her in bad eye-roll-worthy movies. I think the strength of her acting relies solely on the expression of her eyes. No dialog needs to be spoken.
With Madhuri, even though she’s been considered a sex symbol and an institution for dancing, I like that she’s chosen dramatic roles that haven’t necessarily been successful with the public, but she keeps on trying those out, and testing us.
As for Penelope — please, people, stop referring to her as “Pene,” PLEASE! — and Laura Dern, they’re the best when being neurotics. And I absolutely adore when Olivia Williams is in control. Her role on The Ghost Writer was so criminally overlooked.
40-36.
Oh, my~ aren’t Chinese actresses just fabulous?
While I do think that Zhao Wei could be heading the Angelina and Sarah Polley way into directing more often, I have a better perception of her as an actress. I think she navigates genres a lot easier… or it seems like it, at least. Plus, she’s played Mulan, so she trumps all. As for Mulan… whatever happened to that English-language version with Zhang Ziyi? I admit, Zhang isn’t one my of favorites, but I can’t deny she’s got one pretty illustrious career, so I can’t deny her a spot this high.
great list! You even included more than a few I had forgotten to suggest!
@Diandra Rodriguez, and more names started popping up after I settled for the photos. Namely… Anna Kendrick xD and Vera Farmiga.
Well, #1 is a surprise that comes from nowhere.
@Ghost Writer, I was a little surprised myself.