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Actresses that contain W

32 actresses containing the letter W — each with origin, classification, and notes.

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    1

    Aishwarya Rai

    Indian actress and former Miss World, one of the most internationally recognized stars of Hindi cinema, with a career spanning Bollywood and Hollywood productions.

    2

    Anne Hathaway

    American actress known for versatility across blockbuster, musical, and dramatic roles, including an Academy Award-winning performance in "Les Miserables".

    3

    Bryce Dallas Howard

    American actress and filmmaker known for "Jurassic World" and director M. Night Shyamalan's films, and for directing episodes of "The Mandalorian".

    4

    Drew Barrymore

    American actress, producer, and talk-show host from a legendary acting family, known for "E.T.", "Charlie's Angels", and her production company Flower Films.

    5

    Emma Watson

    British actress and activist best known as Hermione Granger in the "Harry Potter" film series, with later roles in "Little Women" and "The Perks of Being a Wallflower".

    6

    Farrah Fawcett

    American actress whose role in "Charlie's Angels" and famous swimsuit poster made her a 1970s pop-culture icon.

    7

    Faye Dunaway

    American actress who won an Academy Award for "Network" and starred in defining films of the New Hollywood era including "Bonnie and Clyde" and "Chinatown".

    8

    Goldie Hawn

    American actress, producer, and singer with an Academy Award for "Cactus Flower" and lasting success in romantic and ensemble comedies.

    9

    Gwyneth Paltrow

    American actress who won an Academy Award for "Shakespeare in Love" and starred in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Pepper Potts.

    10

    Hayley Atwell

    British-American actress recognized for "Captain America - The First Avenger", the Marvel series "Agent Carter", and "Mission - Impossible - Dead Reckoning".

    11

    Hilary Swank

    American actress with two Academy Awards for Best Actress, for "Boys Don't Cry" and "Million Dollar Baby", with a career marked by physical transformation roles.

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    Jennifer Lawrence

    American actress, an Academy Award winner for "Silver Linings Playbook" and the lead of "The Hunger Games" franchise.

    13

    Joan Crawford

    American actress with an Academy Award for "Mildred Pierce", one of the most successful and longest-lasting stars of the studio era.

    14

    Kate Winslet

    British actress with an Academy Award for "The Reader" and a record seven Oscar nominations before age 38, with leads in "Titanic" and "Mare of Easttown".

    15

    Kerry Washington

    American actress and producer best known as Olivia Pope on ABC's "Scandal", with film roles in "Ray" and "Django Unchained".

    16

    Kristen Stewart

    American actress recognized for "Twilight", "Personal Shopper", and the Academy Award-nominated lead in "Spencer" as Princess Diana.

    17

    Naomi Watts

    British-Australian actress with two Academy Award nominations, recognized for "Mulholland Drive", "21 Grams", and "The Impossible".

    18

    Olivia Wilde

    American actress, director, and producer best known for "House", "Tron - Legacy", and her directorial features "Booksmart" and "Don't Worry Darling".

    19

    Quvenzhane Wallis

    American actress who became the youngest Best Actress Oscar nominee at age nine for "Beasts of the Southern Wild".

    20

    Rachel Weisz

    British actress with an Academy Award for "The Constant Gardener", with roles in "The Mummy", "About a Boy", and the BBC's "Dead Ringers".

    21

    Reese Witherspoon

    American actress and producer with an Academy Award for "Walk the Line", who built Hello Sunshine into a major prestige-television production company.

    22

    Renee Zellweger

    American actress with two Academy Awards -- Best Supporting Actress for "Cold Mountain" and Best Actress for "Judy".

    23

    Rita Hayworth

    American actress and dancer, one of the top film stars and pin-ups of the 1940s, defined by the title role in "Gilda".

    24

    Rosario Dawson

    American actress and producer known for "Sin City", "Rent", and her recurring role as Ahsoka Tano in the "Star Wars" Disney+ series.

    25

    Sigourney Weaver

    American actress whose role as Ellen Ripley in the "Alien" franchise reshaped action cinema, with three Academy Award nominations and a career spanning drama and comedy.

    26

    Thandiwe Newton

    British actress with an Emmy for HBO's "Westworld" and a career across "Mission - Impossible 2", "Crash", and "Solo - A Star Wars Story".

    27

    Tilda Swinton

    British actress with an Academy Award for "Michael Clayton", recognized for art-house collaborations with Derek Jarman, Wes Anderson, and Luca Guadagnino.

    28

    Wendy Hughes

    Australian actress with AACTA Awards for "Careful, He Might Hear You" and a long career across Australian, British, and American film and television.

    29

    Wendy Makkena

    American actress recognized for her role as Sister Mary Robert in the "Sister Act" comedies and supporting roles in television and film.

    30

    Whoopi Goldberg

    American actress, comedian, and television host, one of few EGOT winners, recognized for "Ghost", "The Color Purple", and her two decades on "The View".

    31

    Willa Holland

    American actress and model recognized for "The O.C.", "Gossip Girl", and "Arrow", and the voice of Aqua in the Kingdom Hearts video game series.

    32

    Winona Ryder

    American actress with two Academy Award nominations for "Little Women" and "The Age of Innocence", recognized for her work with Tim Burton and Netflix's "Stranger Things".

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