There are certain movies where an actor or actress simply shines, looking better than in any of their other films. This could be due to the movie’s theme, makeup, the character’s attitude, or a combination of factors. It’s not easy to narrow down the list, but let’s take a look at ten films where actresses truly nailed it in the looks department.
This is the kind of list that could easily reach well over 1000, but I wanted to focus on the most obvious choices. There are countless beautiful actresses to choose from, but I wanted to focus on movies where an actress looked truly exceptional. These are movies where everyone, when discussing the film, says to themselves, “remember how good she looked in that?”
So, without further ado, let’s dive into these ten unforgettable appearances.
Salma Hayek in From Dusk till Dawn
Many people don’t realize that Desperado was actually released before From Dusk Till Dawn. But I think we can all agree that when Salma Hayek first appears in From Dusk Till Dawn, it’s nothing short of spectacular.
Sandra Bullock in Speed or Miss Congeniality
I’m a personal fan of Bullock in Speed and Demolition Man. This is the cuter, shorter-haired Bullock that kickstarted her career. However, when she makes that first transformation in Miss Congeniality, she looks absolutely stunning.
Catherine Zeta-Jones in The Mask of Zorro or Entrapment
The Mask of Zorro is what put Catherine Zeta-Jones on the map, and Entrapment was made only a year later, so take your pick between these two captivating performances.
Elisha Cuthbert in The Girl Next Door
It’s safe to say Elisha Cuthbert doesn’t look like she did in The Girl Next Door in any other movie. She was an absolute knockout in that film. She’s beautiful all the time, but in that movie? It was on another level.
Jennifer Lopez in The Boy Next Door
There are so many movies to choose from with Jennifer Lopez, but I personally think this woman just gets better with age. The Boy Next Door sees Lopez in a seductive older woman role, and I have to say the glasses are a huge turn-on.
Anne Hathaway in The Dark Knight Rises
Anne Hathaway also looked great in Brokeback Mountain and Love and Other Drugs, but I have to go with her portrayal of Catwoman in The Dark Knight Rises. People often forget how gorgeous Anne Hathaway is, perhaps because of her role in Les Misérables.
Emma Watson in The Bling Ring
Let’s face it. We all love Watson in Harry Potter, but when she did that dance scene in The Bling Ring, everyone was like “Hermione who?”
Mila Kunis in Forgetting Sarah Marshall
To this day, I almost still don’t believe that’s Mila Kunis in Forgetting Sarah Marshall. This was the movie that turned her from “That ’70s Show” Kunis into “a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood” Kunis. Was it the Hawaiian tan? It must be.
Kate Beckinsale in Underworld
I always liked Beckinsale in Serendipity, but it’s hard to deny how good she looks as a vampire in Underworld.
Elizabeth Hurley in Bedazzled
Hurley’s amazing in everything, but Harold Ramis knew exactly what he was doing when he cast Hurley as the Devil in Bedazzled.
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