Several actors have created memorable and entertaining films since the releases of Once Upon a Time in America and Cruella which fans will forever cherish. Several actors will maintain special places in our hearts but others are building their reputation through their perseverance. The public often wonders about the aging process of famous celebrities. This piece showcases several major movie stars as we present our list of chosen celebrities. Keep scrolling!
Catherine O’Hara
Remember Kate, Kevin’s caring mother? Yes, you got it right. We’re talking about the famous movie Home Alone. That clever boy’s mom was played by Catherine O’Hara.
Her first film was Beetlejuice. She was born on March 4th, 1954. Today, she’s 67 years old and still going strong. Her most recent project was Schitt’s Creek, in which she played the matriarchal character for six seasons alongside Eugene Levy.
Rachel McAdams
This famous actress who is adored by all for her role in The Notebook started her acting career in 2001. Rachel McAdams’ first role was in Shotgun Love Dolls. She made her breakthrough after appearing in Mean Girls.
Later, she starred in popular movies like Game Night, About Time, The Vow, and Disobedience. She last acted in a series called What If…? and Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. She signed up for Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Bradley Cooper
Fans of Bradley Cooper obviously know that the heartthrob is an award-winning actor but what many might not be aware of is the fact that he got his start as a guest part on an episode of Sex and the City.
From there, his career completely took off. Over the years, Cooper’s films have grossed $11 billion worldwide! Now, that’s impressive. If anyone is itching to see the actor on the silver screen once again, he’s expected to reprise his role as Rocket Racoon in the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy 3.
Anne Hathaway
If the downfall of every great man is a woman, then Anne Hathaway is definitely one of those women. This beauty started her career in The Princess Diaries as Mia Thermopolis — a regular, sweet teen that could not have been played by anyone else other than Hathaway. She has appeared in many movies since, often as the lead character.
So far, she has played dozens of different characters that have captivated her fans. Recently, she played Leah in a series named Solos, which was released on Amazon Prime this year.
Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman has acted as the go-to girl when it came to profound, mysterious, and powerful characters. Her acting in Black Swan brought her much fame. No Strings Attached, Thor, Black Swan, Star Wars, The Other Woman, and V for Vendetta are some of her extraordinary works.
Natalie Portman also starred in the Avengers series for some time and was announced to star in Thor: Love and Thunder, which is scheduled for 2022.
Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson is an American actress, fashion entrepreneur, and author. Her appearance in 200 Cigarettes in 1999 caught everyone’s attention.
She made her breakthrough after appearing in the movie Almost Famous in 2000. Her popular works are Bride Wars, Fool’s Gold, Desert Blue, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, and The Skeleton Key. Her more recent works include — Truth Be Told, Mona Lisa, and the Blood Moon. Kate has signed up for Shiver and Knives Out 2.
Johnny Depp
After he made his debut in A Nightmare on Elm Street, Johnny Depp instantly became a teen idol. A critically-acclaimed actor, Depp has starred and appeared in films of all different genres. Still, kids of the younger generation primarily recognize him as Captain Jack Sparrow from the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.
In recent years, Depp has made headlines due to his tumultuous marriage to ex Amber Heard. Although the drama has certainly taken a toll on both the actor and his career, we hope to see Depp make a resurgence on the big screen sometime soon.
Emma Thompson
Who played the character of Professor Trelawney in Harry Potter? Shockingly, that neglected character was played by Emma Thompson. Dead Again, Sense and Sensibility, Late Night, Men in Black, and The Love Punch are just a few of the notable movies she starred in.
Emma Thompson’s last role was the Baroness in Cruella, for which she was highly praised. Thompson is filming for Good Luck to You and Leo Grande. She is supposed to also appear in the upcoming film Matilda scheduled for 2022.
Daniel Radcliffe
This list would be incomplete without the childhood crush of every ‘00s kid — “The Chosen One” — Daniel Radcliffe. Daniel played the titular character in all of seven Harry Potter films. From 2001 to 2011, he kept the box office hot with back-to-back HP movies.
The boy who lived ruled Hollywood for a long time. Later, he stepped out of his comfort zone and began taking on different, more challenging adult roles. From 2019 to 2021, Radcliffe starred in a show called Miracle Workers. He’s also set to star in Lost City of D, which is currently in post-production.
John Cusack
The heartthrob of the ’80s and ‘90s John Cusack is still admired for his skills and charm. He started his film career in the early ’80s. His real breakthrough happened when he played Walter Gibson in The Sure Thing.
Other notable films include Say Anything, The Grifters, Grosse Pointe Blank, 2012, The Raven, Maps to the Stars, The Factory, The Numbers, and many more. His last movie was in 2018, playing the role of Horace in River Runs Red.
Kevin Bacon
This talented actor started his career in theater at the age of 17. Later, he played various leading roles. Tremors, Flatliners, He Said, She Said, JFK, A Few Good Men, Hollow Man, The Woodsman, and X-Men: First Class are some of his famous works.
Bacon has continued acting throughout the years, racking up quite a few credits along the way. As of today, he’s set to star in two different films — The Toxic Avenger and screenwriter John Logan’s directorial debut.
Kirsten Dunst
The love of OG Spider-Man, Mary Jane Watson is the next actress on the list. Kirsten Caroline Dunst is one of the finest and underrated actresses of all time. Kirsten made her breakthrough in Interview with the Vampire.
Later, she came to the attention of people who worked on Spiderman. She also starred in Jumanji, and Bring it On. In 2019, she was cast in On Becoming a God in Central Florida. She’s also promised to star in The Power of the Dog.
Drew Barrymore
To describe young Drew Barrymore, the first thing that comes to mind is sweet Gertie from E.T. Thanks to her performance in the kids’ film, Drew instantly shot to stardom. She even became the youngest person to be ever hosted in Saturday Night Live — having been hosted at seven years old — a record that still remains unbroken as of 2021.
Barrymore has been in the industry for years and years now, but she shows no signs of slowing down, although she has taken a break from the big screen in recent years.
Molly Ringwald
Molly, who garnered a lot of attention when she entered the industry, has not been as successful as others actors at her time. Yet, she managed to make somewhat of an impact on the audience. She started as a child actress in plays.
The role of Samantha Baker in Sixteen Candles helped her make the breakthrough she needed. These days, she’s playing the role of Mary Andrews in Riverdale. A little know fact about her is that her parents owned a cafeteria in Downtown Los Angeles.
Julianne Moore
Now 61 years old, actress Julianne Moore got her start in the entertainment industry back in the ’80s but it wasn’t until about a decade later that she rose to prominence.
And although she kept quite busy with different acting projects throughout the ’90s and early 2000s, Julianne truly established herself as Hollywood’s leading lady after starring in Nine Months, as well as The Lost World: Jurassic Park. Moore shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. In fact, she is set to star in When You Finish Saving the World and Sharper.
Cate Blanchett
Can you tell that Cate Blanchett is 52 years old? Yes, she’s changed throughout the years. The Cate, whom we all saw as Susan in Bable in 2006, and the Cate of 2021 are very different.
Her distinctive roles in Blue Jasmine, Ocean’s 8, Lord of the Rings, Elizabeth, The Aviator, and so many mind-blowing films have made an impact on her career. She was last seen in Apples and is supposed to be seen in Nightmare Alley and Don’t Look Up.
Vera Farmiga
Who doesn’t know the gifted Lorraine Warren character from Conjuring? Vera is a stage actor. She’s not only left a signature in the film industry, but also in the world of stage acting.
She’s acted in many famous and challenging stage plays. Vera got the leading role of Alex Cross in UC: Undercover. Love in the Time of Money, Under the Blue Sky, Henry’s Crime, and many others. Her last film was The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It.
Lili Taylor
Lili Taylor is known for her distinctive roles. Lily is also a stage actress, although she has appeared in films as well — including Dogfight, Mystic Pizza, Rudy, Six Feet Under, Say Anything, Girls Town, Pecker, The Haunting, Julie Johnson, Factotum, State of Mind, Starting Out in the Evening, and The Conjuring.
Lili Taylor was last spotted in the movie Paper Spiders as Dawn, who’s a single widow troubled with the responsibility of raising a daughter.
Bill Pullman
Bill Pullman is an actor from the ‘80s. His first notable role was in Ruthless People as Earl Mott. Later, he was involved in tons of projects including Spaceballs, The Serpent and the Rainbow, While You Were Sleeping, Independence Day, and Lost Highway being some of them.
He took parts in plays as well. Bill played the role of United States in a television comedy series named 1600 Penn. He’s playing detective Harry Ambrose in the new series The Sinner.
Charlotte Rampling
Tessa Charlotte was a model before starting her career in acting. She first appeared on television in The Knack …and How to Get It. Her performance in Hannah and The Duchess was extraordinary.
The Night Porter, Foxtrot, Basic Instinct 2, The Duchess, and Babylon A.D. are some of Tessa’s remarkable works. She was last seen in Euphoria but appeared again in the new Dune movie as Gaius Helen Mohiam, the Revered Mother.
Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise is another Hollywood star who’s still very prominent in the industry. One of his most famous characters is Ethan Hunt in the Mission Impossible series. He started his career when taking a role in Endless Love.
After a few side roles, he started getting leading roles. Cruise’s following films were Born on the Fourth of July, Jerry Maguire, Eyes Wide Shut, and Vanilla Sky among others.
Kate Winslet
After playing a lead role in Titanic, this iconic actress not only reserved a place for herself in the industry but also in people’s hearts.
Aside from the psychological drama Heavenly Creatures, Mountain Between Us, Ammonite, and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind are some of her most notable works. Recently, she starred in a miniseries called Mare of Easttown and is promised to play a part in Avatar 2.
Tilda Swinton
Tilda Swinton is an actress, artist, and dancer all combined in one person. She has been in many blockbuster movies. She first appeared on television through the miniseries Zastrozzi: A Romance.
Her first film was Caravaggio.The Last of England, Edward II, Orlando, Vanilla Sky, Constantine, The Statement, and Young Adam are only some of the films she appeared in. Tilde last acted in Doctor Strange, Avengers-Endgame, and in the remake version of Suspiria.
Hilary Swank
Hilary Swank is a ‘90s actress and a film producer that has produced dozens of worthwhile movies. She entered the industry through Buffy the Vampire Slayer — a comedy horror film from 1992. She started playing leading roles in the Karate Kid series.
Boys Don’t Cry, Million Dollar Baby, Freedom Writers, The Reaping, Logan Lucky, and 55 Steps are some of Hilary Swank’s hits. Recently, she starred in The Hunt and in the science drama series Away as Emma, an astronaut.
Morgan Freeman
Be it The Shawshank Redemption or The Bucket List, Morgan Freeman has played diverse roles. His characters mainly focus on narration or other intellectual roles, which totally syncs with his personality. Glory, Driving Miss Daisy, Lean on Me — these three movies mark Freeman’s breakthrough.
Unforgiven, The Power of One, Bopha!, Outbreak, Deep Impact, Going in Style, Lucy, Wanted, Now You See Me, and many more are considered to be among his legendary works. Morgan was cast in The Comeback in 2020 and in Coming 2 America in 2021.
Sam Neill
Another multi-talented actor is the New Zealander director, producer, and writer Sam Neill. This ‘80s actor got his first game-changing role as Damien Thorn — the son of the devil in Omen III: The Final Conflict in 1981. He also played side roles in a few movies, which didn’t let his talent go unnoticed.
Neill was praised for his portrayal as Sidney Reilly in the mini-series Reilly, Ace of Spies — not to mention his performance as Major Campbell in Peaky Blinders. Sam also appeared in Thor: Ragnarok and he’s supposed to return to the big screen to reprise his role as Dr. Alan Grant in Jurassic World: Dominion.
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks, the legendary actor, is now 65 years old. He started his career with He Knows You’re Alone. From the very beginning, Tom had played leading roles in The Green Mile, Forrest Gump, Cast Away, The Terminal, Big, The Da Vinci Code, Angels and Demons, Inferno, Catch Me If You Can, and You’ve Got Mail.
Tom Hanks recently acted in A Beautiful Day in The Neighborhood and a few of his movies are scheduled to be released in 2021 and 2022.
Leonardo DiCaprio
We all know Leonardo DiCaprio from his role in Titanic. Leo started his filming career with Critters 3 as Josh. Later, he gave us a series of not-so-hit and super hit movies.
His blockbusters are The Wolf of Wall Street, Inception, The Great Gatsby, Shutter Island, and so on. His last released movie is Once Upon a Time in… Hollywood. You can expect two new films, namely Don’t Look Up and Killers of the Flower Moon.
Emma Stone
This American actress won everyone’s heart at a very young age. Her debut film was Superbad. However, she struggled to get into the spotlight for some time.
Then she hit the nail with Zombieland. After that, she starred in many films — including Easy A, Crazy, Stupid, Love, The Help, The Favourite, Irrational Man, and La La Land. Stone starred in Cruella in 2021. She’s also set to star in Love May Fail and The Curse.
Michelle Fairley
Michelle Fairley is mostly known for playing the role of Catelyn Stark in the series Game of Thrones. However, before taking this role, she had many other roles, but for some reason went unnoticed.
Michelle Fairley has appeared in The Bill, Holby City, Casualty, Inspector Morse, and Suits. She’s also appeared in Ironclad: Battle for Blood, The Invisible Woman, Ahead of the Class, and more. Her last work was as Marian Wallace in the new Sky Atlantic series Gangs of London in 2017.
Maggie Smith
Maggie Smith is adored for her role as Minerva McGonagall. Her debut film was Child In The House. After that, she appeared in many films like Nowhere to Go, The Lady in the Van, Sister Act, Nanny McPhee Returns, and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.
Smith’s last appearance was as the Dowager Countess of Grantham in Downton Abbey in 2019. Recently, she signed up for Downton Abbey: A New Era and A Boy Called Christmas.
Tim Robbins
Another favorite from The Shawshank Redemption is Tim Robbins, who played the role of Andy Dufresne. He started his acting career in theaters. Robbins was cast in The Player, Mystic River, Top Gun, The Secret Life of Words, Catch a Fire, The Lucky Ones, City of Ember, and Green Lantern.
Tim Robbins is as good at directing as he is at acting. He has a real passion for directing, which led him to direct many hit movies along with an HBO series, Here and Now. Right now, he’s not working on anything.
