British actresses have proven to be one of the most sought-after super stars in Hollywood, thanks to the undeniable fact they are outstandingly talented, super sexy and strikingly gorgeous. They are known to be loaded with hotness, incredible performances, and killer looks. When it comes to acting, British actresses have made it loud and clear to the world, through their talents and hard works, that they are the best and second to none. In honor of their huge achievements in the the entertainment and beauty industry, here is a nice list of ten famous and beautiful British actresses who have had roles in recent times.
1. Kate Winslet
- Born: 5 October 1975
- Children: Mia Honey Threapleton, Bear Blaze Winslet, Joe Mendes
Oscar winner and Glamour cover girl Kate Winslet has taught us a lot about beauty over the years and is considered on the of the beautiful women in Hollywood. Winslet’s work in television has earned her various accolades, including 3 British Academy Film Awards, and is among the few performers to have won Academy, Emmy, and Grammy Awards. Forbes has estimated her annual revenue to be $2 million, a majority of income comes from her endorsement deals with major brands. She is a caring mum of three who turns down acting job offers that would take her away from her children for long periods of time.
2. Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson
- Born: 15 April 1990
- Height: 1.65 m
Rising to prominence at the age of 11, Emma Watson quickly captured hearts all around the globe with her amazing sense of style and gorgeous looks, becoming many people’s favorite actress, thanks to her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series. She has often been cited as a role model by many teenage girls, though she shies away from the term, implying that “it puts the fear of God into her. She placed six in Forbes list of “Most Valuable Young Stars”, and was among the world’s highest-paid actresses, with annual earnings of $14 million. A global surveys conducted by YouGov in 2020 showed Watson to be one of the most admired women on planet earth.
3. Emily Blunt
- Born: 23 February 1983
- Children: Hazel Krasinski, Violet Krasinski
- TV shows: Gideon’s Daughter, Some Good News, Henry VIII,
Emily Blunt has received numerous accolades for best actress including a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress and a BAFTA Award for ‘Best Actress in a Supporting Role’, thanks to her starring roles in the television film Gideon’s Daughter and the comedy-drama film The Devil Wears Prada. She appeared in FHM’s list of Sexiest Women in 2015.
4. Rosamund Pike
- Born: 27 January 1979
- Height: 1.74 m
- Partner: Robie Uniacke (2009–)
- Children: Solo Uniacke, Atom Uniacke
- TV shows: State of the Union, The Wheel of Time
W magazine described Rosamund Pike as “classically beautiful—in the style of old-school movie star blondes like Grace Kelly and Tippi Hedren.” She rose to fame in 2002, thanks to her portrayal of Bond girl in ‘Die Another Day’, for which she received the Empire Award for Best Newcomer. She has also been nominated for Academy Award for Best Actress, thanks to her performance in the psychological thriller ‘Gone Girl’. Pike’s critically acclaimed role as Marla Grayson in the 2020 American dark comedy thriller film ‘I Care a Lot’ has won her her first Golden Globe Award.
5. Emilia Clarke
- Born: 23 October 1986
- Height: 1.57 m
- Awards: Scream Awards for Female Breakout Performance
Emilia Clarke became many people’s favorite actress, and beauty goal, thanks to her critically acclaimed role as Daenerys Targaryen in the HBO epic fantasy television series ‘Game of Thrones’. The role has won her several accolades, including 4 Emmy Award nominations. Clarke then continued to charm her fans with her beauty and style choices on the red carpet as well as her role in films such as, Solo: A Star Wars Story and Last Christmas. She appeared in Time magazine list of the 100 most influential people in the world. There aren’t too many bad pictures of Clarke out there as you will always find her with a gorgeous smile and jaw-dropping looks.
6. Rachel Weisz
- Born: 7 March 1970
- Spouse: Daniel Craig (m. 2011)
- TV shows: Page Eight, The Simpsons, Scarlet and Black
Rachel Weisz rose to fame in 1994 for her role as Gilda in Noël Coward’s comedy play ‘Design for Living’ at the Gielgud Theatre A performance for which she was nominated for the London Critics’ Circle Award for the most promising newcomer. Rachel Weisz’s performance was described as “wonderful”. Her works in television has garnered her several accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, Laurence Olivier Award and a British Academy Film Award.
7. Carey Mulligan
- Born: 28 May 1985
- Height: 1.7 m
- TV shows: Collateral, Bleak House, Doctor Who, My Boy Jack
- Children: Evelyn Mumford, Wilfred Mumford
Carey Hannah Mulligan rose to fame in 2009, thanks to her portrayal of a 1960s schoolgirl in the coming-of-age drama film ‘An Education’, for which she was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. In 2020, the mother of two received international acclaim for her performance in Emerald Fennell’s thriller Promising Young Woman.
8. Lily Collins
- Born: 18 March 1989
- Height: 1.65 m
Lily Jane Collins gained global recognition in 2016 for her role as Marla Mabrey in the romantic comedy-drama ‘Rules Don’t Apply’, an American romantic comedy-drama film written, produced and directed by Warren Beatty. For her performance, Collins received her first Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical. Her role in the Netflix series ‘Emily in Paris’ has won her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy.
9. Naomie Harris
- Born: 6 September 1976
- Partner: Peter Legler (since 2012)
- TV shows: The Third Day, Small Island, White Teeth
Starting her career as a child, Naomie Harris has since appeared in various TV shows and films. She rose to prominence in 2016, thanks to her portrayal in the critically acclaimed film Moonlight. Harris performance in the movie has earned her several accolades, including nominations for the Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She is best known for her role as Eve Moneypenny in the James Bond films Skyfall, Spectre and No Time to Die. No Time to Die is scheduled to be released on the 30th of September 2021 in the United Kingdom and 8th October 2021 in the United States respectively. Harris has appeared on the cover of various beauty magazines including Glamour and Health magazine.
10. Gugu Mbatha-Raw
- Born: 21 April 1983
- Height: 1.62 m
- Nominations: BAFTA Rising Star Award
Gugu Mbatha-Raw began acting in British television after graduating from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. She quickly gained international recognition, thanks to her role in the 2013 British period drama ‘Belle’. She won the BIFA Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film. Mbatha-Raw further fueled her career with roles in various hit movies such as Miss Sloane, Beauty and the Beast, Misbehaviour, and the Apple TV+ drama series The Morning Show (2019). She has appeared on the cover of major magazines including British Harper’s Bazaar and Variety.
Source: maggrand.com
