There are thousands of celebrities in Hollywood, and if you’re an actress, you know you’re a good one if you left an unforgettable mark in the hearts of people. Apart from being the best, these leading ladies are also known for causing a stir on set – whether it was their attitude or their wardrobe.
The Most Iconic Roles
Below is a list of the most memorable and iconic actresses in the entire history of film and television. Let’s get to know some of the biggest stars in history.
Lea Thompson
The first celebrity on the list is the gorgeous 56-year old Lea Thompson who played the role of Lorraine Baines in the movie trilogy Back to the Future. Thompson started her acting career in commercials at the young age of 20 years old, but she reached the peak of her career when she played the iconic role of Lorraine Baines.
Lea Thompson
Unlike other stars in the industry, Thompson still enjoys her fame at present, especially after starring in the family TV series Switched at Birth from 2011 to 2017. She also just finished appearing in the American TV series Dancing With The Stars
Bo Derek
You may think that you know a lot about Bo Derek, but you’ll realize you’re wrong as soon as you find out that Derek’s name is far from her screen name. Yes, that’s right. The celebrity’s real name is Mary Cathleen Collins. If you’re not surprised about that, you may be flabbergasted to know that our beloved Bo is 60 years old already!
Bo Derek
Derek is popular for her roles in Ghosts Can’t Do It, Bolero, 10, and Tarzan, the Ape Man. At the age of 60, Derek is semi-retired. This means that she will only occasionally make TV, movie, and documentary appearances.
Jane Fonda
Although this actress is one of the most memorable, we’ll help you remember her just in case your memory plays tricks on you. Jane Fonda is an actress, former fashion model, fitness guru, political activist, and writer. She is a two-time Academy Award winner and a two-time BAFTA Award winner.
Jane Fonda
With all these achievements, it’s hard to ever forget about this celebrity! She’s also made herself even more memorable when she said that she can go out in public and have no one to notice her as long as she’s not wearing makeup! Now that’s memorable!
Sophia Loren
Next on the list is the now 83-year old Sophia Loren. Loren was widely known as the “Italian Marilyn Monroe”. She entered the industry of acting and singing in the ’50s, and it’s great to know that she’s still slaying it. Loren may be popular for her stunning face, but there’s actually more to her than just a pretty face.
Sophia Loren
She’s a foodie, for one thing! In fact, she admitted that “Everything you see I owe to spaghetti.”
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Everyone would agree that Buffy Summers is the embodiment of feminism. At only four years of age, Sarah Michelle Gellar was discovered at a local restaurant while dining out with her family. It’s no wonder, however, because she’s got both the face and the talent of a star.
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Apparently, she’s also got the personality for it as she’s considered one of the greatest female role models in history. Gellar doesn’t do a lot of acting these days. She’s busy enjoying life as a successful businesswoman, co-founding the food crafting brand Foodstirs, which offers kid-friendly baking kits.
Nancy McKeon
If the name Nancy McKeon doesn’t ring a bell, Jo Polniaczek will surely do. After all, McKeon is popular for portraying the character in the 80’s hit TV series The Facts of Life.
Nancy McKeon
We last saw the actress on the big screen in 2011 in the movie Love Begins.
Angie Harmon
Angie Harmon has a face that will have you staring way for longer than is considered polite. Even David Hasselhoff, who discovered her on a flight, will agree with the sentiment. Harmon was working as a model before she landed her first acting job.
Angie Harmon
She even appeared on the covers of some of the most popular magazines, including Esquire, Cosmopolitan, and ELLE. She has since starred in Law & Order and Baywatch Nights, which kickstarted her acting career. The now 45-year old Harmon was last seen on TV on the series Rizzoli & Isles.
Pamela Anderson
Time flies so fast, doesn’t it? We didn’t even realize Pamela Anderson is now 50 years old! Anderson is best known for her roles in Baywatch, V.I.P., and Home Improvement.
Pamela Anderson
She’s also very popular for her crazy relationships with Kid Rock and Tommy Lee.
Kim Richards
Kim Richards is famous for her role in the American sitcom Nanny and the Professor when she was a little girl. Aside from this, she also starred in various TV shows and films from the 70’s to the 90’s.
Kim Richards
Although her career went downhill for quite some time, she made a great comeback in 2002. Now 53 years old, Richards is a significant TV personality in The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
Nancy Kerrigan
Nancy Kerrigan is a former figure skater with a fascinating Olympic history. Since she’s very popular, you might know about all this already, but let’s just talk about it anyway. Kerrigan won bronze at the Winter Olympics in 1992 and silver at the World Championships in the same year. This may have already impressed you, but that’s not all – she became the US National Champion in 1993. Aside from her athletic victories, Kerrigan is also famous for a scandal in 1994 when she was brutally attacked by the ex-husband of her rival.
Nancy Kerrigan
Fortunately, Kerrigan recovered and continued her journey in the Olympics, winning silver at the Winter Olympics in 1994. Since the accident, Kerrigan continued training and even had a stint as a contestant on the 24th season of Dancing with the Stars.
Jaclyn Smith
Nothing really beats the original cast of Charlie’s Angels. After all, who didn’t love Jaclyn Smith as Kelly Garrett?
Jaclyn Smith
Smith’s character was well-loved by many and she stayed on the series for its entire duration. In the ’80s, Smith opened her own clothing line and perfume brand. She’s still running the businesses until now!
Cheryl Ladd
Another cast member of the 70’s hit show Charlie’s Angels makes it to this list. After Farrah Fawcett left, Cheryl Ladd took the spot. At 66 years old, Ladd is still a familiar face on television.
Cheryl Ladd
This is because she’s starred in over 30 made-for-television movies! Just recently, Ladd was featured as a guest star on TV shows like NCIS and Chuck.
Farrah Fawcett
Before Cheryl Ladd, Farrah Fawcett played the role of Jill Monroe in Charlie’s Angels. Although Ladd did a great job in portraying the role of Jill Monroe, many think that the Angels simply weren’t the same after Fawcett left. Moreover, Fawcett is a four-time Emmy Award nominee and a six-time Golden Globe Award nominee.
Farrah Fawcett
She was well-known for her iconic poster where she wore a red bikini and a seductive hairstyle. She was also praised for her Off-Broadway plays. In 2009, Fawcett died of cancer at the age of 62.
Dawn Wells
It’s impossible for anyone to forget Mary Ann Summers from the American sitcom Gilligan’s Island. Because of her role in this hit series, TV Guide ranked Wells to be at number 50 on the list of “50 Sexiest Stars of All Time”.
Dawn Wells
Now 79 years old, Wells recently appeared in one of the episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful last 2016.
Marina Sirtis
Actress Marina Sirtis also makes it to our list. Actress Marina Sirtis also makes it to our list. She was best known for her role as Deanna Troi on the American TV show Star Trek: The Next Generation as well as the feature films that followed.
Marina Sirtis
Since then, Sirtis has appeared in supporting roles on various TV shows and films such as and NCIS, Grey’s Anatomy, and Crash.
Mary-Kate And Ashley Olsen
Fraternal twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen started their careers at the extremely young age of six months old when they were cast in the role of Michelle Tanner on Full House. Imagine that! The twins are now widely known as fashion icons.
Mary-Kate And Ashley Olsen
And thanks to their limited liability company Dualstar, the twins are now amongst the wealthiest women in the industry of entertainment at the age of 31 years old.
Melissa Rauch
We really can’t afford to miss Melissa Rauch on this list. Rauch is very well-known for her role as Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz on the popular American comedy show The Big Bang Theory.
Melissa Rauch
The 37-year-old actress is enjoying a successful career, thanks to The Big Bang Theory. In other news, she also lent her voice to Harley Quinn in the animated film Batman and Harley Quinn.
Linda Kozlowski
Linda Kozlowski made her film debut in 1981, but it was in 1986 when her career exploded. This happened after she played the female lead character in the movie franchise Crocodile Dundee. We’re sure you remember her many sultry outfits, especially the bikini.
Linda Kozlowski
After her hit movie role, she got a few more acting jobs. In 2001, she chose to retire from her acting career. Apparently, she was not satisfied with the roles given to her.
Raquel Welch
How did we not realize that Raquel Welch is now 77 years old? I’m sure you didn’t expect that. The actress and singer is popular for her emergence as a sex symbol in the ’60s. She starred in many TV shows and movies, but it was her roles in the fantasy movie One Million Years B.C. and the American science fiction flick Fantastic Voyage that truly elevated her career.
Raquel Welch
Today, Welch runs a successful beauty and fitness business.
Maureen McCormick
With her long list of accomplishments, Maureen McCormick is considered as some sort of Wonder Woman. Remember when she played the role of Marcia on the American sitcom The Brady Bunch?
Maureen McCormick
Aside from the hit TV show, she has also done some stage acting, released not just one but four studio albums, and published several books. Color us impressed!
Justine Bateman
Justine Bateman is an actress whose figurative middle name is versatility. An actress, director, producer, and writer, it’s no wonder Bateman is considered an all-around talent. Bateman has appeared in various TV shows, including Californication, Satisfaction, Family Ties, and Desperate Housewives.
Justine Bateman
In 2016, she earned a degree in Computer Science and Digital Media Management from UCLA. Now that’s quite an achievement!
Lisa Whelchel
Lisa Whelchel is popular for playing various iconic roles like Blair Warner on the American sitcom The Facts of Life and as a Mouseketeer on the TV program The New Mickey Mouse Club.
Lisa Whelchel
In 1984, Whelchel was nominated for a Grammar Award for the Christian album All Because of You. And don’t forget that she won second place in Survivor: Philippines back in 2012.
Erika Eleniak
At the early age of 19, Erika Eleniak appeared in the men’s magazine Playboy. That would launch young Eleniak’s career. In 1989, Eleniak took big roles in shows Baywatch and Charles in Charge.
Erika Eleniak
Later, she appeared in various TV shows and movies, including The Beverly Hillbillies, The Blob, and Under Siege. Her last appearance on the screen was in Marilyn Monroe Back?.
Jacqueline Bisset
The now 73-year old Jacqueline Bisset entered the world of show business in the year 1965. It’s amazing that she has managed to remain in the spotlight half a century later.
Jacqueline Bisset
In fact, the actress just worked on three recently-released movies: 9/11, Backstabbing for Beginners, and L’Amant Double.
Elizabeth Berkley
If you’re a 90’s baby, you’ll surely appreciate the fact that Elizabeth Berkley made it on this list. Berkley played the beautiful and witty role of Jessie Spano on the American sitcom Saved by the Bell, which is one of the greatest 90’s TV shows to be ever made.
Elizabeth Berkley
At 45 years old, Berkley is not only an actress and dancer. She’s also a committed animal rights activist. She even has an online self-help program called Ask-Elizabeth, which she founded in 2006 for teenage girls.