Beauty's a tricky thing—it's different strokes for different folks, and what looks good in one era or culture might not be the same in another. But when we talk about the silver screen, there are a handful of dames who've turned heads and stolen hearts across the globe. Here's a roll call of ten leading ladies who've left their mark on Hollywood and beyond, not just for their looks but for their talent too:
1. Audrey Hepburn: With a face like hers and style to match, Audrey was a knockout in "Breakfast at Tiffany's," "Roman Holiday," and "My Fair Lady."
2. Grace Kelly: Grace wasn't just a pretty face; she was also royalty. After starring in "Rear Window," "To Catch a Thief," and "High Noon," she became Princess Grace of Monaco.
3. Elizabeth Taylor: Liz was a screen siren with a flair for drama, lighting up "Cleopatra," "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" and "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof."
4. Marilyn Monroe: Marilyn was a blonde bombshell who heated up "Some Like It Hot," "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," and "The Seven Year Itch."
5. Sophia Loren: Sophia brought Italian flair and beauty to "Two Women," "Marriage Italian Style," and "Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow."
6. Ava Gardner: Ava sizzled on screen in "Mogambo," "The Killers," and "On the Beach," turning heads wherever she went.
7. Brigitte Bardot: With her French charm and sultry looks, Brigitte made waves in "And God Created Woman," "Contempt," and "The Truth."
8. Hedy Lamarr: Hedy was more than a Hollywood hottie; she was a tech pioneer. She starred in "Algiers" and "Samson and Delilah," and helped pave the way for Wi-Fi technology.
9. Rita Hayworth: Rita was a red-haired stunner who left audiences spellbound in "Gilda," "The Lady from Shanghai," and "Cover Girl."
10. Catherine Deneuve: Catherine's elegance and allure shone in "Belle de Jour," "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg," and "Repulsion."
Remember, this is just a slice of the beauty pie. There are countless gorgeous and gifted actresses out there, and who makes the list can be as varied as the actresses themselves. These ladies aren't just pretty faces; they've also contributed to the film industry and global culture in big ways.
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