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.
32 actresses containing the letter W — each with origin, classification, and notes.
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Indian actress and former Miss World, one of the most internationally recognized stars of Hindi cinema, with a career spanning Bollywood and Hollywood productions.
American actress known for versatility across blockbuster, musical, and dramatic roles, including an Academy Award-winning performance in "Les Miserables".
American actress and filmmaker known for "Jurassic World" and director M. Night Shyamalan's films, and for directing episodes of "The Mandalorian".
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.
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".
American actress whose role in "Charlie's Angels" and famous swimsuit poster made her a 1970s pop-culture icon.
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".
American actress, producer, and singer with an Academy Award for "Cactus Flower" and lasting success in romantic and ensemble comedies.
American actress who won an Academy Award for "Shakespeare in Love" and starred in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Pepper Potts.
British-American actress recognized for "Captain America - The First Avenger", the Marvel series "Agent Carter", and "Mission - Impossible - Dead Reckoning".
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.
American actress, an Academy Award winner for "Silver Linings Playbook" and the lead of "The Hunger Games" franchise.
American actress with an Academy Award for "Mildred Pierce", one of the most successful and longest-lasting stars of the studio era.
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".
American actress and producer best known as Olivia Pope on ABC's "Scandal", with film roles in "Ray" and "Django Unchained".
American actress recognized for "Twilight", "Personal Shopper", and the Academy Award-nominated lead in "Spencer" as Princess Diana.
British-Australian actress with two Academy Award nominations, recognized for "Mulholland Drive", "21 Grams", and "The Impossible".
American actress, director, and producer best known for "House", "Tron - Legacy", and her directorial features "Booksmart" and "Don't Worry Darling".
American actress who became the youngest Best Actress Oscar nominee at age nine for "Beasts of the Southern Wild".
British actress with an Academy Award for "The Constant Gardener", with roles in "The Mummy", "About a Boy", and the BBC's "Dead Ringers".
American actress and producer with an Academy Award for "Walk the Line", who built Hello Sunshine into a major prestige-television production company.
American actress with two Academy Awards -- Best Supporting Actress for "Cold Mountain" and Best Actress for "Judy".
American actress and dancer, one of the top film stars and pin-ups of the 1940s, defined by the title role in "Gilda".
American actress and producer known for "Sin City", "Rent", and her recurring role as Ahsoka Tano in the "Star Wars" Disney+ series.
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.
British actress with an Emmy for HBO's "Westworld" and a career across "Mission - Impossible 2", "Crash", and "Solo - A Star Wars Story".
British actress with an Academy Award for "Michael Clayton", recognized for art-house collaborations with Derek Jarman, Wes Anderson, and Luca Guadagnino.
Australian actress with AACTA Awards for "Careful, He Might Hear You" and a long career across Australian, British, and American film and television.
American actress recognized for her role as Sister Mary Robert in the "Sister Act" comedies and supporting roles in television and film.
American actress, comedian, and television host, one of few EGOT winners, recognized for "Ghost", "The Color Purple", and her two decades on "The View".
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.
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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