It is exciting to see new films from well-known and accomplished actresses in a world that loves both film and celebrity culture. In 2021 and 2022, a number of highly anticipated films featuring some of the industry’s most respected female icons have been released. These actresses have continued to show their acting prowess by delivering riveting performances. We’ll look at their recent projects that have taken them to new heights.
Scarlett Johansson is a celebrated actress from our generation, who has played a variety of roles with her charm and acting abilities. She is best known for portraying ‘Black Widow,’ in Marvel Comics universe. In 2021 she released not one but two new films. In July, she released her ‘Black Widow,’ a standalone movie that gave her character a much-needed backstory. She also appeared in Wes Anderson’s whimsical adventure The French Dispatch, where she voiced the animated character Journalist.
Emma Stone is next in line. She has always amazed us with the versatility of her screen performances. She took on a villainous role in Disney’s “Cruella” as the leading lady, which is a stylish origin of the infamous villain from “101 Dalmations”. Stone’s portrayal of Cruella DeVil, a fashion-obsessed outcast climbing the social ranks, demonstrated her ability to convey a range of emotions while embracing the charismatic audacity. Her performance was widely praised, further establishing her as a strong force in the world of acting.
Frances McDormand, the Academy Award-winning actor is also one to watch. She recently starred as a nomad woman in “Nomadland”, a dramatic drama that follows a woman on her journey through the American West. McDormand’s nuanced, but restrained performance touched both critics and audience members, earning her the third Best Actress Oscar.
Jennifer Lawrence, a young actress who has been a star in Hollywood for years, returned to the cinema in 2021 with ‘Don’t Look Up.’ Lawrence plays a low level astronomer who is trying to warn the world of an approaching comet. The film was directed by Adam McKay, and Leonardo DiCaprio also stars in it. Her return was hailed for highlighting her dramatic and comedic skills.
Cate Blanchett, elegant and sophisticated, has a recent film to her credit. She was a star in Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Nightmare Alley’, a noir-psychological thriller adapted from bestselling novel Nightmare Alley. Her performance as the cunning psychiatrist, Dr. Lilith Ritter was widely acclaimed and added to her already impressive career.
Reese Witherspoon is a Hollywood powerhouse, on and off screen. She lends her voice to the animated film “Sing 2”, a heartwarming, adorable movie. She brings humor and heart into the role of Rosita the pig, the multitasker, mother and intense multitasker.
These talented actresses continue pushing boundaries and delivering memorable performances, regardless of genre or character. This rise in significant roles for female actors in Hollywood is a trend that will surely lead to more diversity and inclusivity in storytelling. Watch out for these powerful performers as they bring more interesting stories to the screen.