Everyone knows that the American entertainment industry is home to numerous alluring beauties. Which one has captured your imagination? Today, let’s take a look at those female stars who might not necessarily be bad girls but have portrayed those cunning and alluring femme fatale roles.
10 . Natalie Portman
Back in the day, a talent scout spotted a young Natalie Portman and recommended her to director Luc Besson. Luc Besson was in the process of casting the lead role for the upcoming film “Leon: The Professional.” Portman, who had never acted before, stunned everyone with her performance and skyrocketed to international stardom.
Following that, with films like “Star Wars prequels,” “Closer,” and “V for Vendetta,” Natalie Portman became a top-tier Hollywood superstar. In 2010, “Black Swan” witnessed Portman’s love with ballet director Benjamin and marked a new pinnacle in her career. The same year, she even got her hands on the coveted little golden man at the Oscars.
9. Megan Fox
Megan Fox became a model at the age of 13 and won the American Modeling Award at the 1999 South Carolina modeling competition. Her sensuous and captivating image in the movie “Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen” garnered special attention.
Later, Michael Bay directed the sci-fi action blockbuster “Transformers,” and Megan Fox captivated the world with her enticing physique, making her a new-generation Hollywood sex symbol. On June 24, 2010, Megan Fox married Brian Austin Green.
However, her departure from “Transformers 3” and the critical failures of movies like “Jennifer’s Body” and “Jonah Hex” foreshadowed the challenging road that still lay ahead for Megan Fox in Hollywood.
8. Amanda Seyfried
Amanda Seyfried In 2004, at the age of 19, Amanda rose to fame with “Mean Girls” and won the Best On-Screen Team award at the MTV Movie Awards. In 2005, she earned the Best Actress Bronze Award at the Locarno International Film Festival in Switzerland for “Nine Lives,” which marked her presence on the international stage.
In recent years, her high-profile performance in “Mamma Mia!” earned her the British Independent Film Awards’ Best Actress accolade and the box office success crossed the one hundred million mark.
With films like “Dear John,” “Letters to Juliet,” and her daring nude role in “Chloe,” she has become the new-generation sex symbol. In Hollywood, Amanda is the director’s choice for the new generation, excelling in singing, songwriting, acting, and dancing. Such an honor is well-deserved, and remember, Amanda’s film career is only just beginning.
7. Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton, the heiress of the Hilton Hotel Group, prefers to make her own way in the entertainment industry despite her privileged background.
With her graceful appearance, she has not only worked as a model and appeared in numerous films and TV shows but also ventured into the music industry, releasing several hit albums. Of course, her reputation took a hit due to the exposure of a sex tape and her brief imprisonment in 2007.
However, who can deny that the entertainment world is intrigued by figures like Hilton, the queen of controversial topics?
6. Britney Spears
She signed with JIVE Records in the late ’90s and shot to fame with her debut album “Baby One More Time,” which sold a staggering 25 million copies.
According to a recent analysis by The New York Times, considering artist contracts, concert tours, and Forbes’ annual income rankings, she emerged as one of the “World’s Wealthiest Female Singers” in the global entertainment industry.
5. Jessica Alba
Remember the sultry dancer from “Sin City”? Yes, that’s Jessica Alba. With a devilish figure and a height of 5’7″, she frequently graced the screen in movies like “Sin City,” “Fantastic Four,” and “Good Luck Chuck,” earning numerous “Most Beautiful” accolades.
She’s now considered one of America’s “Sexiest Actresses.” There are many people like her inspirational film “Honey,” where she showcases her impressive modern dance skills with effortless grace.
While often appearing as a youthful and stunning “eye-candy,” Jessica Alba’s captivating presence is often the most enchanting scene on screen.
4. Eva Green
Eva Green is a French actress and model, born on July 5, 1980, in Paris. In the 2003 film “The Dreamers,” Eva made her daring on-screen debut by appearing fully nude, embodying a Venus-like figure with an amputated arm. Her portrayal captivated audiences worldwide, and her audacious and uninhibited nude scenes, including intimate moments with the male lead, drew the attention of a vast male audience.
Following “The Dreamers,” Eva set her sights on Hollywood and took on roles in “Kingdom of Heaven,” “The Golden Compass,” and “Casino Royale,” frequently showcasing a sensuous presence. Her performances left numerous media outlets and fans in awe.
3. Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson was born on November 22, 1984, in New York, USA. She stands as one of the hottest and most sensual beauties in present-day Hollywood. In August 2009, she clinched the top spot as the world’s sexiest actress according to the renowned British fashion magazine “Glamour.”
Notably, her independent works in films like “Lost in Translation” and “Girl with a Pearl Earring” garnered numerous nominations and awards, catapulting her to fame. These two films led to Scarlett Johansson’s nominations at the British Academy Film Awards and the Golden Globe Awards, culminating in her victory as Best Actress for “Lost in Translation” at the British Academy Film Awards.
2. Anne Hathaway
Anne Hathaway, known for her role in “The Princess Diaries,” captured hearts around the world. Later, her alluring presence graced works like “The Devil Wears Prada” and “Get Smart.” However, Anne Hathaway wasn’t content with just the innocent and cute persona.
She ventured into bold and sensual territory with films like “Havoc,” “Brokeback Mountain,” and “Love & Other Drugs,” captivating audiences once again. Anne Hathaway’s efforts eventually garnered Oscar attention with “Rachel Getting Married,” earning her a nomination for Best Actress.
With projects like “The Dark Knight Rises” on the horizon, Anne Hathaway’s path to stardom is bound to flourish.
1. Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie entered the film industry in 1993 with a small walk-on role in “Cyborg 2, ” followed by a role as a cyber hacker in “The Matrix” in 1995. It was in 1997 that she truly made a breakthrough by portraying the wife of George Wallace in the TV movie “George Wallace,” earning her a Golden Globe Award.
Following that success, her performance in HBO’s “Gia” garnered her an Emmy Award nomination and the Best Actress in a Television Movie Golden Globe Award in 1999. The young Angelina Jolie’s star was on the rise, making her a prominent figure among the emerging talents in Hollywood. In 2000, she won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress for “Girl, Interrupted.” Her worldwide fame escalated due to her roles in “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider” (2001) and its sequel, both based on the immensely popular video game.
She emerged as a Hollywood rebel with a wild and sensual image, a resilient mother who stood by her ideals and beliefs, and a woman who never backed down in the face of adversity. Almost every time, she’s featured in the top 10 lists of the world’s sexiest women, even being voted as “the sexiest woman alive” by a Swedish magazine among all living women.