Female Actors

Olivia Wilde? She's not as famous as Julia Roberts or as promising as Keira Knightley, but after playing the role of Alex Kelly in season 2 of the popular hit T.V. drama "The O.C.", men are completely blown away by her sexy, slithering charms. Although she played as a bisexual and female partner for Mischa Barton, she still looks so hot with a slender figure and strong, pretty face. And come on, one-one with a girl, she's the ultimate fantasy for men. But sorry guys, she's already married to a prince. So for now, we'll just see her more on the screen with a couple of independent movies and cameo roles.

Olivia Cockburn was born on March 10, 1984 in New York City. She then adopted the onscreen name Wilde as a screen name inspired by playwright Oscar Wilde. Though she was born in the Big Apple, she's raised in Washington D.C. and even travelled to Ireland during summers where she studied at Gaiety School of Acting in Dublin preparing for an acting career. Olivia Wilde is the granddaughter of writer James Helvick and the daughter of journalist Andrew Cockburn. She married the Italian prince Tao Rapuli who is a dicumentary filmmaker, photographer and flamenco guitar player.

After graduation, Olivia Wilde then decided to work in a casting agency in L.A. where she also landed a cameo role for "Girl Next Door". She took another step and made her acting debut a full-time career. She was then cast as a lead role in T.V. show "Skin" but it is in Fox's "The O.C." that she garnered the most appeal from male viewers. As a sexy temptress, she also graced the screen with Gwyneth Paltrow and Alec Baldwin in "Running with Scissors" along with a significant appearance in "Alpha Dog". This 5' 7 1/2" star will soon captivate the screen with her film line-ups this year. She's sexy, fun and mystreious, that's why men love her!

How desperate can Lois Lane be? We first saw the youthful Teri Hatcher in the hit TV series "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman". She was sexy and sizzling but after a while, TV was dominated by fresher faces and talents. Although we saw her in a number of films and TV stints, it wasn't until "Desperate Housewives" that she was able to bounce back to the limelight while running against Sex and the City gang as one of the most popular actresses on TV today.

It was in Sunnyvale, San Francisico that Teri Lynn Hatcher was born on December 8, 1964. She was the only daughter of Owen and Esther Hatcher. She was born from a family of professionals. Her father worked as a nuclear physicist and her mother, a computer programmer. She was a true-blue performer even while attending Fremont Highschool. She was a leader of a dance troupe and she also loved fishing with her father. She was juggling a supposed to be professional career while enrolled for an undergraduate study in mathematics and engineering and pursuing an acting course at the American Conservatory Theatre at the same time. It was a streak of luck when she came along with a friend to offer moral support, only to end up as cast for a Hollywood role. The tides of change brought her to Hollywood as Superman's babe and to be a desperate housewife.

Teri Hatcher came close in playing as James Bond girl in Tomorrow Never Dies almost a decade ago. But even if a decade had past, it was only now when she glimmers the most. Unfortunately, there's not as much sparkle in Teri Hatcher's film career. There's a movie appearance and a couple of movie role tidbits, but there was none to make her a popular name for the industry. Teri Hatcher's career was again on a glorious roll with "Desperate Housewives". Whether she's desperate or not, it sincerely made Teri Hatcher slam with a bang in every American household. As Susan Mayer, we were able to captivate not the sexy Lois Lane but the klutzy Teri Hatcher. She's fun and most of the time utterly innocent. For most ladies, she's a fashion icon and sensible housewife character. For men, she can only be the great Teri Hatcher-- the hot body even at her age, sensible eyes, exotic charm, and the klutzy Susan Mayer who made every TV jerk laugh.

Indeed, reality bites even for a glimmering Hollywood career. I wonder if Johnny Depp has something to do with the neurotic twist of fate for Winona Ryder. They were once engaged, only to end up their separate ways. While we see Johnny still a silver screen icon, Winona's on a shadow after pulling a shop lift act in a famous boutique. Whatever the media say about her, she's still one of the beautiful faces ever to grace the screen. Sweet and naughty, that's Winona's appeal.

She was born on October 29, 1971 in Winona, Minnesota. Obviously that's where Winona Laura Horowitz got her name. She grew up with hippy couple Michael and Cindy, and that explains her rather erratic and sometimes eclectic taste in life, and sometimes even with boys. She's fond of films and theaters before she dreamt of being an actress someday. This Hollywood beauty used to be skinny and tomboyish. Once, she was mistaken as an effeminate fag that boys from school bullied her. The reason she enrolled in a home study before she went to the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco.

We only see the sob story of a desperate woman in dire need of rehabilitation, but don't you forget her glamorous roles in more than 25 films. We often see her play century-old characters that she loved doing with her love for literature. If there's one movie hit that's very hip and witty, it has to be Reality Bites opposite Ethan Hawke. Her other critically acclaimed movies include, "The Crucible" and "The Little Women". I doubt if she could still revive a dead career and come back to haunt us all. But if she does, may she live in peace with a sound mind after rehab.

Perky and bubbly, she used to reign as a Romance-Comedy Queen. And even at a her age, she definitely looks sweeter than Lindsay Lohan. The minute she turns on that girlish charm, we're captured into her binding spell. Who could resist her curly blonde hair, adorable smile, and glimmering blue eyes?! She used to sizzle as Hollywood's girl-next-door before Sandra Bullock claimed the title.

Margaret Mary Emily Anne Hyra is popularly known as Meg Ryan. She was born on November 19, 1961 in Connecticut, USA. She became an actress by chance when she tried acting as a stint while attending New York University with major in Journalism. I'd say she's really cut out for that red carpet glam. I remember seeing her in "I.Q." and "French Kiss" and believe me, it's no effort at all to entice viewers with her personality. She's got a natural knack for comedy and she's most remarkable in her blockbuster team-up with Tom Hanks. They play it cool and nice, but the audience reception is rather warm in the box office.

The only problem with Meg's career is being typecasted in Romance-Comedy roles. The same ticket to fame pulled her down to her own Hollywood grave. For sure, she cannot play sweet and charming all the time when she's fast approaching the middle age. Though she tried hard for a comeback, her recent movie didn't fare well to critics and the box office. Is it the end for Meg? I hope not. Maybe with a right project and role, she could switch back into that silver screen.

We see girls bloom and mature like a swan to Hollywood fame. One great example is Lindsay Lohan. You may still recall the movie "Parent Trap", yup, she's the freckled kid who played the roles of the twin. Nothing much has changed, she was just pumped in curves and a got a lot sexier. She's now Hollywood's "IT" girl. She recently filmed a flick with Meryl Streep and released a music video for her song. Now that's transforming with grace!

Meanwhile, we used to watch her in Disney's Lizzie Maguire. She's a bit short but definitely turns on the charm especially to teenage girls. I understand that Lizzie's flare had died and she now has turned into a woman. But have you seen her lately? From an innocent swan, she has turned into an ugly duckling! More like a joke, like Duffy Duck! I'm not starting to spread a smear campaign but I don't get it. How come Hilary Duff has too lose too much weight and look like a drug dependent?! She looks older than her actual age. Aren't women supposed to be trying to look younger? And isn't that why there's the glory of face lift?

Is losing weight and looking saggy Hilary Duff's career spin to get mature roles or is it a pity of insecurity and obsession? I have too many questions but the most important is: Isn't there a mirror somewhere so she can finally face her problem?!

I'm not criticizing her for her looks. There was a time that I find her very charming, and I even watched some of her movies and TV shows. But why has Cinderella (Cinderella Story) and Lizzie (Disney's Lizzie Maguire) turned off that naive charm and confidence?!

I've recently seen her in the movie "The Lake House" with the "Matrix" trilogy star Keanu Reeves. It was a reunion movie after "Speed" which launched both actors to Hollywood stardom. Sandra is Hollywood's girl-next-door, stealing the crown from Meg Ryan as a reigning supreme.

Standing at 5' 7 1/2", Sandra Annette Bullock was born in the suburbs of Washington D.C. to a German opera teacher and singing coach parents. She then continued to pursue her passion in acting and singing which then led her to star in a TV show. Like many humble beginnings, she struggled through her career as an actress. Even when starring opposite Sylvester Stallone in the movie "Demolition Man", fame didn't instantly lure her path. It was in a blockbuster hit "Speed" that she garnered popularity along with hefty talent fees and various movie deals.

Sandra Bullock's charm to movie goers come from a slack package that is easy going and affable. She's not voluptuous, exotic, nor excitingly beautiful but nonetheless she is true and sincere talent dedicated to her craft. She is also among the highest-paid in Hollywood today.

I love her in comic roles. She definitely knows when to hit that punchline. She's alluring without having to be glitzy and whimsical like other Hollywood babes. That's what I love about her. The Sunny Sandra brightens up for the silverscreen.

I initially thought of finding a perfect description to place beside the name of this very talented actress. But I guess putting simply her name is enough. Jodie Foster is among the rare stars of Hollywood who seem to have it all. She's got the beauty, the talent, and more importantly the brain of an actress.

Jodie got into the entertainment business at a young age. She first started with TV commercials until she finally caught the attention of TV producers. In 1975, she was offered the role of a prostitute in the movie Taxi Driver. It was in this film where the lovely Jodie Foster earned her first nomination as a Best Actress at the Academy Awards. Though she did not win the trophy, Jodie was to win later two best actress trophies from the same award giving body in her movies: The Accused (1988) and The Silence of the Lambs (1991).

Yet Jodie's acting career is as successful as her academic life. Well, for those who do not know it, this lovely actress graduated at the top of her class in College Lycee Francais. Then she took up English Literature at Yale University where she Magna Cum Laude in 1985.

Kate Winslet flaunts a perfect fusion of beauty and acting prowess. I know for a fact that there is a great deal of actresses and actors alike who look devastatingly gorgeous or handsome, but cannot act pretty well. But not this blond-haired actress who earned fame due to her immense acting skills. She can be considered as a very versatile actress who can take any sort of roles with so much ease and confidence. This is the reason why Kate is just one of the few actresses that I truly admire and fancy.

In fact she has already earned a lot of acting awards and nominations. Still she does not cease to add feathers on her cap while she tirelessly hones her acting craft. It is also interesting to note that this actress mega blockbuster film "Titanic" has made it to many of the world's film festivals. She became an international fantasy through this film opposite equally delectable actor Leonardo Di Caprio. Kate debuted via the film "Heavenly Creatures" followed by several other movies which eventually catapulted her to fame. After the great success of Titanic, she did other movies like "There is something about "Mary", "Quills", "Holy Smoke", and a whole lot more.

There are only few among Hollywood's actresses today with a perfect fusion of acting, dancing, and singing skills. That is why I really admire the likes of Jennifer Lopez and Catherine Zeta Jones. Such great ability perhaps help these actresses maintain sound physical health. For her part, Catherine started singing at the age of four and acting at the very tender age of eleven. Indeed these skills made this sexy actress what she is right now.

She has starred in several TV shows and programs in her native England as well as neighboring France. She also took some roles in different musical plays until such time that she became an instant star and a household name. Eventually, she did some movies in the UK before moving to the USA for Hollywood. Her first Hollywood movie debut was through "The Phantom". This British actress also did Titanic and The Mask Of Zorro both for the television. Later on she did the latter for the big screen opposite Antonio Banderas. This success landed her more roles in more hit movies and made her more famous. Her acting awards and nominations attest to her immense acting prowess. She is now happily married with kids to Michael Douglas.

I have long been satiated with Hollywood's blond actresses. That is why I admire and fancy the likes of Jennifer Lopez and Penelope Cruz. Of the two I prefer the former because of her singing and dancing skills that help her stay fit and healthy. Penelope was very inclined to music and arts especially jazz and ballet at a very tender age. You see, her slender figure can be attributed to more than twelve years studying ballet in Spain.

This tall and beautiful Spanish actress began as a commercial model at the age of fifteen which eventually landed her different roles in television shows and series. In the long run, Penelope was also able to penetrate the movies due to her impressive performance and devastating looks. She debuted as a movie actress via the film "The Greek Labyrinth" which was later on followed by several other movies that hit the box office in her country. She even earned various acting awards until such time that she became a common household name and a sensational national fantasy. This later paved her way to then elusive Hollywood. She has done several Hollywood films opposite famous actors that include Matt Damon, Keanu Reeves, and Tom Cruise in the film “Vanilla Sky” among others. She had a real life love affair with Tom Cruise, but their affair was not meant to last forever.

Martial arts have somehow penetrated movies nowadays. Setting movies aside, I am into martial arts to stay fit and healthy. Actress Lucy Liu exhibits both, that is why she is considered energetic and unmistakable. She is just of the few Asians stars who have worked hard to penetrate Hollywood.

I personally admire actors and actresses alike who display great skills in this form of art. That is why I am an avid fan of Jackie Chan, Jet Li, and Lucy Liu to name a few. This energetic actress of Chinese parentage worked her way to Hollywood through the musical Alice in Wonderland where she played the lead role. In the long run, she eventually got cameo roles in different TV shows like Ally McBeal and a many more.

Such performances did not only let her amassed money, but earned fame as well. The movie Jerry Maguire made this dynamic actress appear in movies for the first time. She also appeared on several movies than made her even more famous. The movie Charlie's Angels is perhaps one of her remarkable and noted movies that hit the box office. Apart from acting, Lucy collects rocks, climbs mountains, and plays a musical instrument, the accordion.

I am quite fed up with the common bevy of white and blond actresses. That is why I have nothing, but admiration and love for Jennifer Lopez. For me, she is the most voluptuous actress that my sinful eyes have ever laid on. But hey, she is not just simply sexy, she has talents, too. Her singing prowess and acting skills catapulted her to fame and made her earn huge bucks.

This Latina actress dances and sings at the same time. Perhaps this great combination keeps her physically fit. It is without a question that she maintains her appeal and shall I say, mouth-watering figure. As we all know, this actress started out as a singer which eventually landed her to some acting stints.

Her start had its brightest shine when she did movies with high-caliber Hollywood actors. These actors included Wesley Snipes, George Clooney, and Ben Affleck, to name a few. The remarkable and noted films of Jennifer Lopez include Out of Sight, Maid in Manhattan, Selena, The Wedding Planner and a whole lot more. Her singing stints equally made her famous as her albums were selling like hotcakes. She is indeed an award-winning singer and actress. She was named the sexiest woman on earth and dubbed as one highest-paid actress of Latin origin in Hollywood's history.

Twenty-four years ago, a young girl was born in Point Pleasant, New Jersey. No one fairly new except this young girl's parents that their daughter will be the next top-grossing female actors in Hollywood. That young girl was Kirsten Dunst.

Kirsten started professionally modeling at the early age of three appearing in a TV commercial for baby dolls. Soon after, she joined the Elite and Ford modeling agencies and was given a big break by starring in dozens of commercials. But her biggest break came in the horror movie “Interview with the Vampire” alongside actors Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise. She even bagged a Golden Globes nomination and the Best Breakthrough Performance at the MTV Awards. She also played a big role in the film Bring It On.

Fast forward, Dunst today is a superstar in her own right getting some of the most coveted roles played by an actress as young as she is. She played Mary Jane Watson in the Spider Man 1 and 2 which topped the box office. Dunst also tried a career in singing and gave her voice in an animated film, Anastasia. In addition, she also starred in Bring It On, Mona Lisa Smile, Drop Dead Gorgeous among others.

Actress Reese Witherspoon brought home the crown of gold as she walked down the red carpet during the recently-concluded 2006 Academy Awards. She captured the most-coveted Best Actress award and in a split of a second her name became the most resounding name in Hollywood. She has proven her worth to the world. Just like any actress, she has her own humble beginnings and as far as I can remember, it was in Legally Blonde that she started to surface.

The movie stars Resse as Elle, a sorority girl who knows nothing but fashion stuff. When her boyfriend dumped him for Harvard Law School, Elle tried her luck while beaming of her achievements in Undergraduate as a Fashion major. So the story began. In the end, Elle graduated in the supreme law university with flying colors, a new friend, a new lovelife and a higher self-esteem.

Watching the scenes made me laugh tremendously. Legally Blonde is a romantic comedy flick in every sense of the word. Though it is quite predictable, I must say that this movie is worth my time and money. I am just a little disappointed that the movie did not capture the hardships and sleepless nights a law student must endure in order to get a law degree. But the end of the day, I thank Elle and her "pink fever" for the entertainment and the light-hearted comedy.

I remember watching the Aerosmith music video "Crazy". Boy, did I go ga-ga over that video. That's where and when I first caught a glimpse of Alicia Silverstone. She played the lead role in three Aerosmith videos, if I'm not mistaken.

After that, I saw her in a couple of low-budget films, but still, she was great in them. Alicia was the coolest teen actress then, and she wasn't like the over-exposed Lindsay Lohan. She always kept her status somewhat mysterious and carefree. Alicia was also the teen boys' fantasy, no doubt about that.

Alicia Silverstone's breakthrough movie was "Clueless". This movie was not expected to make really huge bucks. She even won best female performance in the 1996 MTV movie awards. To everyone's surprise, Clueless immediately became the 90's teen movie classic. She perfectly played the high school rich spoiled brat whom everybody adored in that movie. It was actually very entertaining. Maybe because Alicia was the lead role, don't you think so? If it was played by another actress, would it turn out to be that wonderful? I think not. Alicia also played bat girl in one of the batman sequels. It wasn't so great, the movie garnered Alicia and the movie several criticisms. Anyway, whatever movie she stars in, I'd still watch it. She's always a breath of fresh air, don't you think?

I have always been fond if indie films. I think that these films represent the reality of everyday life. There are some that are funny and there are indie films which are really hard-core. Indie films are a good breather from commercialized and popular Hollywood movies. Indie films are those that do not appear on television entertainment. Mush less, indie actors do not even make it on gossip columns. So, what is it about Bijou Philips that everybody loves? This talented girl has pretty much done everything. She did modeling stints, she's an equestrienne, and she's an indie actress. At 13, she had been the cover of Italian vogue. She surely started early in the modeling biz.

I happen to notice Bijou's acting ability in her indie film "Bully". She was a stoner girl in this film. This is a film about the veracity of an American teenage life is like. Bully is a sex, drugs, and rock and roll type of film, something that would not really sell to the masses since it's too realistic and too straightforward to watch and enjoy. But, for many people, indie films are second to none. Anyway, Bijou is the epitome of an indie actress, although she doesn't see herself as an actress per se.

Bijou is good friends with Paris and Nicky Hilton. She lives a pretty hectic life, and she's notorious for being a party-girl like her friends. But, Bijou is more than just parties. She also sings. Bijou had done a song entitled "I'd Rather Eat Glass". This song refers to her feelings about not wanting to go back to modeling. Whatever this beautiful, young, and talented actress does, we're sure to love her more.

I am completely enchanted by Keira Knightley. I like the way she moves on screen with her face expressing every emotion possible in a flawless manner. Those eyes speak words that only the audiences' emotions can decipher.

It must be in her genes, I guess. Keira was born to a screenwriter mother and an actor father. Her parents were Sharman McDonald and Will Knightley. She started acting as early as six years old and got her role as Natalie Portman's Queen Amidala's decoy.

Although her resemblance to Natalie Portman has lead her to this Star Wars role, Keira Knightley is now making a name for herself. She has starred as Guinevere on the epic King Arthur, plus as Elizabeth Swann on the box-office hit Pirates of the Caribbean and its sequel. She acts again as a different Elizabeth in the 2005 movie production of the classic novel "Pride and Prejudice." Keira was also cast together with the big names in the industry in the light romantic movie, Love Actually.

At just 21 years old, I look forward to being enchanted by this young woman. For sure, we shall increase in number.

Angelina Jolie is the hottest woman in the entertainment world right now. With her being pregnant by the recently divorced, Brad Pitt, the world of show business can't get enough of her.

We all know that she is the daughter of John Voight. She has those seductive lips and fabulous body. Only in her early thirties, she is already making waves, not only in the big screen but also in the world.

What I admire most about Angelina Jolie is that she can find time to help the world even on her busy schedule. She is a UN Ambassador of Goodwill. She has visited several poor regions of the world including parts of Asia and Africa. She has adopted Maddox from Cambodia and Zahara from Africa. She already has a license to pilot a plane.

Despite the nasty controversies and hate articles about her, I still love that Ms. Jolie is unaffected. You can really see that she is a true person and doesn't care about what others say as long as she enjoys what she does and as long as she is able to help those in need.

I believe deep inside, Angelina Jolie has a golden heart. Rumors won't chip away any of her inner strength. She is the epitome of what a woman should be -- wise, strong, independent, and confident.

No, it's not Rob Schneider of Hot Chick; it's his female counterpart in that movie actually. Rachel McAdams played as a popular and self-absorbed cheerleader who wakes up one day to find that she has switched bodies with a man in his thirties in the movie The Hot Chick. She was raised in a small town near London, Ontario. At the age of 13, she started acting in productions of Shakespeare.

McAdams went on to York University, appearing in numerous student films and stage productions, where she graduated with honors with a B.F.A. degree in theater, which remains her first love. She was born on October 7, 1976. To date, she has starred in the movies The Notebook, Wedding Crashers, Red Eye, Mean Girls, The Hot Chick and the latest The Family Stone. Hey did I mention that she stands at 5'9"? A Hot Chick indeed.