Angelina Jolie – Tomb Raider, 2001

One of the most respected actresses in the film industry, Angelina Jolie, has been named the highest-paid actress of Hollywood multiple times. Born on June 4th, 1975, Jolie is also a filmmaker apart from a well-known actress.

Angelina became a well-established name after her extraordinary performance as a video game heroine in the action-adventure movie Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. This movie is based on a video game of the same name where Lara Croft tries to procure ancient artifacts from an Illuminati. Despite receiving some not-so-great reviews, Angelina was adored for her work, and it became the highest-grossed movie on the opening weekend.

Halle Berry – Die Another Day, 2002

Maria Halle Berry is an American producer, director, and actress who began her career as a model. Berry worked in various movies in high-profile roles, making her one of the highest-paid actresses during the 2000s in the Hollywood industry.

One of her famous roles was Jinx Johnson, a fictional character from the movie Die Another Day which received immense love. This bikini picture of Halle depicts the scene when she emerges from the ocean, paying tribute to the character of Ursula Andress as Honey Raider from Dr. No, the first Bond movie. Lindy Hemming, the designer, insisted that Halle Berry use a knife to pay homage.

Kate Bosworth – Blue Crush, 2002

Catherine Anne Bosworth, born on January 2, 1983, is an American model and actress.

She began her acting career in 1998 with minor roles in movies like The Horse Whisperer and Remember the Titans, which was released in 2000. Her breakthrough in Hollywood was in the year 2002 with the sports film Blue Crush, which was a box office hit.

In the movie, Bosworth played the character of a young surfer named Anne Marie Chadwick. To get a perfect body for her role, she regularly trained for about seven hours a day for numerous months to gain some muscles; in turn, she received a lot of love for her work.

​Ludivine Sagnier – Swimming Pool, 2003

This French beauty was born on July 3, 1979, and made her debut on the big screen at a very early age of nine years in the year 1989. Ludivine Sagnier leaped forward in 2003 in the Hollywood industry with the movie Swimming Pool, which bagged her various nominations and prizes.

This thriller movie is directed by François Ozon and stars Charlotte Rampling along with Ludivine Sagnier. In the movie, Sagnier plays the role of a girl named Julie, who claims to be the daughter of the crime novelist Sarah Morton. The film was a hit at the box office and received a lot of love.

Demi Moore – Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle, 2003

Born on November 11, 1962, this American actress has been an important figure in the equal salary for women in the Hollywood movement despite being one of the highest-paid actresses in the 1980’s and 1990’s.

In 2003 Demi Gene Moore returned to the big screen as a villain in the movie Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle starring alongside Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu. She was even nominated for the award for the best villain. In this American action comedy movie, Moore played the role of a former Angel who turned into an independent operative named Madison Lee. The film grossed over $259 million worldwide.

Jessica Alba – Into The Blue, 2005

Jessica Marie Alba is a successful American businesswoman and an actress who stepped into Hollywood at the age of 13. On April 28, 1981, Alba was born and gained popularity at just 19 years of age with her lead role in Dark Angel.

In 2005 Jessica acted in an American thriller and action movie, Into The Blue, as Samantha Nicholson starring Paul Walker, Josh Brolin, and Ashley Scott. The film portrays the life of a couple who try to save themselves from a drug lord after finding some illegal stuff on a sunken plane. The movie grossed around $44 million worldwide and received a lot of love and appraisal.

Denise Richards – Wild Things, 1998

The definition of true beauty, Denise Richards, was born on February 17, 1971. After getting a firm grip on fashion modeling, she took a chance in the Hollywood industry. To no one’s surprise, Richards became a famous personality in very little time.

She is best known for her work as Kelly Lanier Van Ryan in Wild Things. This steamy thriller film, released in 1998, gained recognition for the sensual scenes. The movie completely changed the perception of how people saw Denise. She was known for portraying good-girl roles, and suddenly she was playing the role of a manipulative villain in Wild Things.

Ursula Andress – Dr. No, 1962

Ursula Andress is a diva in a true sense. She is a Swiss actress who is famous for making fashion statements. She has six siblings; growing up, she also worked as a nanny. She certainly came a long way from doing walk-on parts in films to featuring in the James Bond series.

She got her breakthrough after appearing in the first James Bond film Dr. No, as Honey Ryder. It is basically a spy film, directed by Terence Young. The white bikini Ursula wore in Dr. No is categorized as the most stunning bikini ever. Alongside, that particular scene is considered to be a masterpiece in the cinema and fashion industry.

Sue Lyon – Lolita, 1962

From a teenage model to a well-established actress and fashion icon. This is how one can define Sue Lyon’s incredible journey. She is an American actress who has featured in movies like The Night of the Iguana, 7 Women, and Tony Rome. However, she came into the spotlight after playing the lead role in the 1962 film Lolita.

There were reports that Sue was selected amongst the 800 other girls who auditioned for the same part. Interestingly, she was just 14 years old when she played the role of Dolores “Lolita” Haze. She became the fourth-youngest actor to win a Golden Globe Awards.

Annette Funicello – Beach Party, 1963

Annette Funicello is an American actress and singer who was born on 22nd October 1942. However, not many know that she began her career as a child performer at 12 years of age. Before establishing herself as a successful film actress, Annette appeared on the original Mickey Mouse Club as the most popular Mouseketeers. She also worked as a singer and released singles like Tall Paul and Pineapple Princess as a child.

Her major breakthrough happened when she appeared in the film Beach Party opposite Frankie Avalon. It is one of the seven Beach party films that aim at a teen audience.

Rachel Welch – Bedazzled, 1967

Rachel Welch is considered an icon of the 1960s and 1970s. She is an actress, singer and a model. She is known for her on-screen portrayal of strong female characters. Rachel rose to a whole another level of stardom in the 1960s when she tried and ended her image of “blonde bombshell” and got recognized not only for her face and body but also for her talent.

She starred in the British comedy movie Bedazzled in 1967, where she played the role of “Lilian Lust,” one of the seven sins. Her glamorous avatar in the film and fantastic acting got her really nice reviews.

Sharon Tate – Don’t Make Waves, 1967

Popular for featuring in fashion magazines as a model, Sharon Tate is also an American actress who started her career as a Television actress but went further ahead and became part of many movies. She garnered loads of appreciation for her comedy timing and acting.

Her film debut was with the Barabbas; however, she just had a small role in the film as an extra. She came into the limelight after featuring in the comedy film Don’t Make Waves. Most of the film was shot near beaches, and some alluring photos of Sharon from those shots became a worldwide sensation.

Jacqueline Bisset – The Sweet Ride, 1968

The prettiest Jacqueline Bisset is an English actress. She began her career as a film actor in 1965 with the movie The Knack… and How to Get It, although she received no such credit for the role. Her first noteworthy part was in the comedy-drama movie Two for the Road.

She was not someone who would give up easily; she kept on working hard until she finally became part of films like The Detective, Bullitt, and The Sweet Ride in 1968. She received a Golden Globe Nomination for her character Vickie Cartwright in The Sweet Ride.

Esther Williams – Easy to Love, 1953

Esther Williams is a renowned American competitive swimmer and actress. Williams will forever be remembered as the starlet who turned swimming into an art form.  Her most famous movie Million Dollar Mermaid is based on Australian aquatic star Annette Kellerman. The film is an ultimate showcase of Esther’s unique aquatic talents.

Easy to Love is a technicolor musical film directed by Charles Walters. It is choreographed by Busby Berkeley and stars Williams, Van Johnson, and Tony Martin. It was Williams’ final aquatic film set in the United States. Her retro look in a white swimsuit makes her appear exceptionally beautiful.

Bo Derek – 10, 1979

Mary Cathleen Collins, popularly known as Bo Derek, was born on November 20, 1965. She was an American model and actress who was best known for starring in the romantic comedy movie 10, released in 1979. At the age of 19, Mary Collins, whose stage name was Bo Shane, married John Derek and was called Bo Derek after that.

Mary’s role as Jenny Hanley became really popular, and her cornrow hairstyle was liked and copied by the people. After this movie, Bo Derek was shot to fame as a symbol of womanliness. Her character in 10 was also nominated for the Golden Globe Award For New Star Of The Year.

Rachel McAdams – The Notebook, 2004

Rachel Anne McAdams is a Canadian actress born November 17, 1978. Post her graduation; she began working in Canadian film production and television. She made her debut in Hollywood in 2003 with the comedy movie The Hot Chick but became famous in 2004 with her fantastic performance in the romantic drama movie The Notebook.

The Notebook movie was a hit and is based on the novel of the same name by Nicholas Sparks, in which she starred with Ryan Gosling. Her character of Allie Hamilton with a forbidden love life received a lot of praise from the audience and won numerous awards and nominations.

Deborah Kerr – From Here to Eternity, 1953

Deborah Kerr is a British actress who received the Academy Honorary Award recognizing her as an artist of impeccable grace and beauty. Her motion picture career has always stood for perfection, discipline, and elegance. Her most famous movie Edward, My Son, revolves around a father’s extreme attempts to protect his corrupt son. Kerr stars as his long-suffering wife, who grows to resent the way he spoiled their child.

This movie, From Here to Eternity, shows Army barracks in Hawaii in the days preceding the attack on Pearl Harbor. Kerr in the film has left her admirers awed with her stunning looks as visible in the image.

Jane Russell – The French Line, 1953

Ernestine Russell is an American actress, singer, and model known as one of Hollywood’s leading beauties of the 40s and 50s. Her most popular movie, The Outlaw, depicts western legends Pat Garrett, Doc Holliday, and Billy, the kids who played against each other over the law and the attentions of vivacious country vixen Rio McDonald.

The shown still is from her other famous movie, The French Line, in which Russell played an oil heiress with a fortune so immense that it intimidates most men, leaving only an eager line of gold-digging suitors. Posing in white and black lingerie, Russell looks retro darling in the movie.

Brigitte Bardot – Girl In The Bikini, 1958

Though today she is a hardworking animal rights activist, there was a time when this French beauty could actually steal all hearts with her angel-like face and amazing body. Brigitte Bardot is a former actress who got into the spotlight after appearing in the French movie Manina, la fille sans voiles, also released in the US as Manina, the Girl in the Bikini.

Apparently, Bardot’s father signed some contract to not show anything indecent about her daughter. But, amidst the filming, a picture of her was released wearing a white bikini that became a major highlight of the film.

Marilyn Monroe – How to Marry a Millionaire, 1953

Marilyn Monroe is a well-known American actress, model, and singer of the mid-90s, and her films grossed $200 million even by the time of her passing. Her most famous movie is the 1952 thriller Don’t Bother to Knock. Nell Forbes’s character is a beautiful but melancholy young woman taking a babysitting job after being released from a psychiatric facility.

Her movie, How to Marry a Millionaire, is about three women on a mission to marry millionaires. They leave no stone unturned to accomplish this task but eventually settle for true love rather than riches. Her iconic swimsuit look reveals her style.

Sophia Loren – Madame Sans Gene, 1961

Italian women are beautiful, and this evergreen actress is a living example of that. If you are passionate about something, none of the obstacles can stop you, be it being born in a low-income family or having no dialogues in the debut project she faced and conquered it all.

Currently, she is the only living actress mentioned in the Greatest Female Stars of Classic Hollywood Cinema list. Among many of her noteworthy movies, one is the 1961 film Madame Sans Gene, where she portrayed Catherine Hubscher. Her glamorous glimpse from the film set a benchmark for all the other actresses at that time.

Joan Blackman – Blue Hawaii, 1961

Joan May Blackman, aka John Blackman, was born on 17th May 1938 in San Francisco, California. She started as an actor at the age of 19 and gained an immediate following with her incredible talent and hard work. Although she is not working as an actor anymore, Joan is quite famous on social media.

Out of all the fantastic work she has done, she got most recognized for her movies with Elvis Presley; one of them is Blue Hawaii, where she played the role of Elvis’s girlfriend. Elvis was smitten with her even before they did a movie together. While they were filming, his not rumors about them dating also sparked.

Jayne Mansfield – Panic Button, 1964

Jayne Mansfield is one of Hollywood’s hottest bombshells. She is an actress and singer whose blonde hair and charming looks made every guy fall head over heels in love with her in the 1950s and 60s. Even in her short span of a movie career, she managed to win a Theatre World Award and a Golden Globe Award.

Her role in the 1964 movie Panic Button became utterly successful amongst people of all ages. Although a low-budget and Italian-produced film, it gained tremendous popularity, and one of the reasons was undoubtedly Jayne Mansfield, in the role of Angela.

Sally Field – Gidget, 1965

Sally Field’s list of achievements is never-ending. She is a woman who possesses sheer professionalism and unmatchable talent. She is an actress and a director who has done films like Stay Hungry, Heroes, The End, and Hooper. Her most noted work also includes a few Television shows like Gidget, The Flying Nun, and The Girl With Something Extra.

However, Gidget remains one of the most prominent shows Sally has been a part of. She was just 18 years old when she first appeared in the show. A cutesy girl wearing a cute two-piece set stole everyone’s attention.