200 Greatest Hollywood Actresses of the 80s and 90s

Top 200 Hollywood Actresses Of The 80s And 90s

The 80s and 90s propelled glitz and glamour to another level. Actresses paved the way for new trends in fashion that have become quintessential in everyday life. This article brings back memories of the best Hollywood actresses of the 80s and 90s.

Every decade in Hollywood has a story to tell. Actresses in Hollywood have reinvented themselves constantly and delivered power packed performances. While every decade has had memorable actresses, two decades that paved the way for a new breed of actresses were the 80s and 90s. Movie making changed a great deal in these decades. Along with new technological advances came a wave of stylish actresses that raised the benchmark in fashion circles. The 80s and 90s brought about a fresh new vibrancy that propelled women-oriented movies to a new level.

A significant number of movie genres that were not popular in past decades finally earned the spotlight. The 80s witnessed many new actresses emerge and establish firm ground.

By the 90s many Hollywood actresses became well-known for their ability to emote through diverse roles in movies. Power packed performances by actresses in the drama genre earned accolades from critics. Many actresses became fashion icons for young girls in the 80s. Few actresses were signed for high concept films in the 80s. Also, the term ‘blockbuster’ associated with movies came into prominence in the 80s and 90s. Aside from Romance and comedy genres, many actresses also became exceedingly popular in thriller, drama, horror, action, and science-fiction genres. The 80s and 90s paved the way to high grossing films.

In the 80s nudity in many Hollywood films became prominent. Many actresses were praised for performing nude scenes in movies tastefully. Many Hollywood actresses of the 80s and 90s earned the ‘sex symbol’ tag for their sizzling performances. Actresses in the 80s and 90s took ‘sex appeal to dizzy heights, and paved the way for a new breed of actresses. Sensuality and sexuality was captured aesthetically by movie directors in the 80s. While every decade in Hollywood had its share of talented sexy actresses, the 80s and 90s were decades that led to a new exploration of sexual fantasies in movies. A significant number of actresses also excelled in dialogue-oriented dramas that became pathbreaking concepts in the genre. Through the 80s and 90s many actresses explored their potential in different movie genres reinventing their craft.

Theatrical performances by actresses in the 80s and 90s led to a new wave of actresses emerging in Hollywood. Many fashion models had successful careers as Hollywood actresses in the 80s and 90s. Versatility, Sex Appeal, Persona, Diversity, and Charisma is the criteria considered for compiling this list.

The space below showcases a list of Hollywood actresses that made a huge impact in the 80s and 90s. If you have a view or opinion, feel free to share.

200 Greatest Hollywood Actresses of the 80s and 90s

  1. Meryl Streep
  2. Julianne Moore
  3. Debra Winger
  4. Cate Blanchett
  5. Melanie Griffith
  6. Susan Sarandon
  7. Meg Ryan
  8. Kathleen Turner
  9. Julia Roberts
  10. Kim Basinger
  11. Sharon Stone
  12. Emma Thompson
  13. Holly Hunter
  14. Kate Winslet
  15. Frances McDormand
  16. Catherine Bach
  17. Hilary Swank
  18. Jodie Foster
  19. Winona Ryder
  20. Charlize Theron
  21. Emily Watson
  22. Michelle Pfeiffer
  23. Whoopi Goldberg
  24. Brooke Sheilds
  25. Juliette Binoche
  26. Helen Mirren
  27. Ellen Barkin
  28. Nicole Kidman
  29. Bridgette Wilson
  30. Reese Witherspoon
  31. Lili Taylor
  32. Madeleine Stowe
  33. Bonnie Bedelia
  34. Sigourney Weaver
  35. Denise Richards
  36. Catherine Keener
  37. Drew Barrymore
  38. Elisabeth Shue
  39. Annette Bening
  40. Isabelle Huppert
  41. Ally Sheedy
  42. Kim Cattrall
  43. Naomi Watts
  44. Miranda Richardson
  45. Jamie Lee Curtis
  46. Olivia Newton John
  47. Rene Russo
  48. Emmanuelle Beart
  49. Samantha Mortan
  50. Angela Bassett
  51. Sherilyn Fenn
  52. Gina McKee
  53. Rachel Weisz
  54. Glenn Close
  55. Laura Linney
  56. Demi Moore
  57. Kelly Preston
  58. Goldie Hawn
  59. Jessica Lange
  60. Phoebe Cates
  61. Renne Zellweger
  62. Michelle Williams
  63. Lea Thompson
  64. Joan Allen
  65. Gina Gershon
  66. Mary Stuart Masterson
  67. Heather Locklear
  68. Patricia Clarkson
  69. Jennifer Grey
  70. Fanny Ardant
  71. Mary McDonnell
  72. Sandra Bullock
  73. Kristie Alley
  74. Toni Collette
  75. Judy Davis
  76. Marisa Tomei
  77. Cher
  78. Uma Thurman
  79. Meg Foster
  80. Deborah Kara Unger
  81. Angelina Jolie
  82. Rachel Ward
  83. Catherine Zeta- Jones
  84. Kristy Swanson
  85. Mary Steenburgen
  86. Dinah Manoff
  87. Kathy Bates
  88. Neve Campbell
  89. Anne Bancroft
  90. Mia Farrow
  91. Jennifer Beals
  92. Andie MacDowell
  93. Jaclyn Smith
  94. Maria Conchita Alonso
  95. Alyssa Milano
  96. Shelly Long
  97. Diane Keaton
  98. Jami Gertz
  99. Heather Thomas
  100. Kristin Scott Thomas
  101. Cameron Diaz
  102. Mira Sorvino
  103. Ashley Judd
  104. Park Overall
  105. Liv Tyler
  106. Rosanna Arquette
  107. Daryl Hannah
  108. Kirsten Dunst
  109. Molly Ringwald
  110. Famke Janssen
  111. Morgan Fairchild
  112. Rebecca De Mornay
  113. Victoria Principal
  114. Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
  115. Dianne Wiest
  116. Gwyneth Paltrow
  117. Farrah Fawcett
  118. Salma Hayek
  119. Kate Jackson
  120. Virginia Madsen
  121. Cheryl Ladd
  122. Geena Davis
  123. Lori Singer
  124. Rachel Griffiths
  125. Laura Dern
  126. Anjelica Huston
  127. Jane Fonda
  128. Lynda Carter
  129. Faye Dunaway
  130. Glenne Headly
  131. Halle Berry
  132. Tilda Swinton
  133. Diane Lane
  134. Robin Wright
  135. Linda Hamilton
  136. Sarah Jessica Parker
  137. Helen Hunt
  138. Heather Graham
  139. Shelly Duvall
  140. Kyra Sedgwick
  141. Sally Field
  142. Bernadette Peters
  143. Molly Parker
  144. Shawnee Smith
  145. Jennifer Jason Leigh
  146. Goldie Hawn
  147. Tia Carrere
  148. Brittany Murphy
  149. Jessica Steen
  150. Ione Skye
  151. Helena Bonham Carter
  152. Joan Severance
  153. Nastassja Kinski
  154. Brigitte Nelson
  155. Elizabeth Perkins
  156. Natasha Gregson Wagner
  157. Juliette Lewis
  158. Karen Young
  159. Mary-Louise Parker
  160. Christina Applegate
  161. Sean Young
  162. Sophoi
  163. Patricia Arquette
  164. Dee Wallace
  165. Amy Irving
  166. Milla Jovovich
  167. Penelope Ann Miller
  168. Jennifer Connelly
  169. Mimi Rogers
  170. Sissy Spacek
  171. Catherine O’ Hara
  172. Suzanne Somers
  173. Frances Conroy
  174. Diane Franklin
  175. Anne Heche
  176. Bridget Fonda
  177. Meg Tilly
  178. Illeana Douglas
  179. Sophie Marceau
  180. Rosie Perez
  181. Janet McTeer
  182. Barbara Hershey
  183. Adrienne Barbeau
  184. Helen Slater
  185. Markie Post
  186. Anne Archer
  187. Gretchen Mol
  188. Shannen Doherty
  189. Clarie Danes
  190. Erika Elenaik
  191. Alice Krige
  192. Linda Fiorentino
  193. Beverly D’ Angelo
  194. Rae Dawn Chong
  195. Amanda Plummer
  196. Hope Davis
  197. Alicia Silverstone
  198. Ellen Burstyn
  199. Jeanne Tripplehorn
  200. Robin Tunney

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