The 20 Most Attractive Brunette Actresses

Beauty in Hollywood shows up in many different ways, and brunette stars have always had a special place on screen. This list brings together performers from around the world whose work spans indie gems, blockbuster franchises, and prestige television. You will find winners of the biggest awards alongside rising talents who are shaping the next wave of film and TV.

Each entry highlights career milestones, training, languages, and philanthropic work where relevant. The goal is to give you quick facts you can use to revisit favorite performances or discover something new. Titles of movies and shows appear in single quotes so you can spot them at a glance.

Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway is an Academy Award winner known for roles in ‘Les Misérables’, ‘The Devil Wears Prada’, ‘Interstellar’, and ‘The Dark Knight Rises’. She started with ‘The Princess Diaries’ and has since balanced musicals, drama, and science fiction with ease.

Hathaway has appeared on Broadway and supports global initiatives focused on gender equality through her work with UN Women. She is also active in children’s health causes and often uses press tours to spotlight nonprofit partners.

Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman won Best Actress for ‘Black Swan’ and has starred in acclaimed projects including ‘Jackie’, ‘V for Vendetta’, and the ‘Thor’ films. She began acting at a young age and moved seamlessly between studio features and auteur driven dramas.

Portman graduated with a degree in psychology from Harvard and is fluent in Hebrew and English. She produces through her own banner and supports education and women’s rights organizations through long running partnerships.

Gal Gadot

Gal Gadot became a global name with ‘Wonder Woman’ and later returned to the role across DC films. She has also led international action and spy thrillers while building a strong producing slate.

Gadot won Miss Israel and served in the Israel Defense Forces before studying law and international relations. She cofounded a production company that develops stories with a focus on women led narratives and frequently supports disaster relief and children’s charities.

Penélope Cruz

Penélope Cruz is an Academy Award winner for ‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona’ and a frequent collaborator with Pedro Almodóvar on films like ‘Volver’ and ‘Parallel Mothers’. Her work spans Spanish and English language cinema with standout performances across drama and comedy.

Cruz began as a dancer and trained in Madrid before moving into acting. She is fluent in Spanish and English, has modeled for major fashion houses, and supports pediatric cancer research through established foundations.

Salma Hayek

Salma Hayek earned an Oscar nomination for ‘Frida’ and has starred in ‘Desperado’, ‘From Dusk Till Dawn’, and ‘Eternals’. She is also a producer who helped bring ‘Ugly Betty’ to television for mainstream audiences.

Hayek is Mexican and American and is fluent in Spanish and English. She cofounded the production company Ventanarosa and is an advocate for migrant rights and programs that combat gender based violence.

Monica Bellucci

Monica Bellucci built an international career with roles in ‘Malèna’, ‘The Matrix Reloaded’, and ‘Spectre’. She began as a fashion model before transitioning into European art films and large scale franchises.

Bellucci speaks Italian, French, and English and frequently works across those industries. She appears in film festivals as a juror and supports cultural heritage initiatives tied to Italian cinema.

Eva Green

Eva Green broke through in ‘Casino Royale’ and later headlined the series ‘Penny Dreadful’. Her filmography includes ‘The Dreamers’, ‘Kingdom of Heaven’, and ‘300: Rise of an Empire’.

Green trained in Paris and London and is fluent in French and English. She collaborates with visionary directors on stylized projects and supports environmental causes with a focus on conservation.

Keira Knightley

Keira Knightley earned acclaim for ‘Pride and Prejudice’ and went global with ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’. Other notable projects include ‘Atonement’, ‘The Imitation Game’, and ‘Colette’.

Knightley has performed on the West End and supports Oxfam and women’s health campaigns. She often chooses historical pieces and literary adaptations and works with both established and emerging filmmakers.

Rachel Weisz

Rachel Weisz is an Academy Award winner for ‘The Constant Gardener’ and has starred in ‘The Mummy’, ‘Disobedience’, and ‘The Favourite’. She is known for intelligent, layered characters across independent and studio films.

Weisz holds dual British and American citizenship and began in theater at Cambridge before forming a student company. She produces through her own banner and supports human rights and refugee relief organizations.

Jennifer Connelly

Jennifer Connelly won Best Supporting Actress for ‘A Beautiful Mind’ and delivered acclaimed turns in ‘Requiem for a Dream’ and ‘House of Sand and Fog’. She introduced a new generation to her work with a key role in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’.

Connelly started as a child model and studied at Yale and Stanford before committing to acting. She speaks conversational Italian and supports education and disaster relief groups through fundraisers and campaigns.

Megan Fox

Megan Fox became widely known with ‘Transformers’ and later expanded into genre favorites like ‘Jennifer’s Body’. She also joined the ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ series and has multiple thriller and action credits.

Fox has published a bestselling poetry collection and continues to develop projects as both actor and writer. She has appeared in major fashion and beauty campaigns and supports programs that promote animal welfare.

Mila Kunis

Mila Kunis starred in ‘That ’70s Show’ and earned major film roles in ‘Black Swan’, ‘Friends with Benefits’, and ‘Bad Moms’. She is also the long running voice of Meg in ‘Family Guy’.

Kunis was born in Ukraine and moved to the United States as a child. She is fluent in Russian and English and supports refugee assistance and humanitarian relief with targeted fundraising efforts.

Alexandra Daddario

Alexandra Daddario gained attention with ‘True Detective’ and later earned acclaim for ‘The White Lotus’. Her film credits include the ‘Percy Jackson’ series along with thrillers and comedies.

Daddario is a celebrity ambassador for the American Red Cross and often uses social media to promote blood donation drives. She trained in New York and continues to balance television ensembles with feature leads.

Catherine Zeta-Jones

Catherine Zeta-Jones won Best Supporting Actress for ‘Chicago’ and is known for ‘The Mask of Zorro’, ‘Traffic’, and ‘Entrapment’. She has maintained a profile across film, television, and stage.

Zeta-Jones is from Wales and received a CBE for services to the film industry. She supports organizations focused on mental health and the arts and has launched fashion and home lines inspired by classic Hollywood style.

Ana de Armas

Ana de Armas earned an Academy Award nomination for ‘Blonde’ and delivered standout work in ‘Knives Out’ and ‘No Time to Die’. Her earlier roles in Spanish language productions led to a swift rise in Hollywood.

De Armas trained at the National Theater School of Cuba and later moved to Spain before relocating to the United States. She speaks Spanish and English and supports charities that promote children’s health and disaster response.

Olivia Wilde

Olivia Wilde broke out on television with ‘House’ and moved into features with ‘Tron Legacy’ and ‘Rush’. She then directed the acclaimed teen comedy ‘Booksmart’ and followed with the psychological thriller ‘Don’t Worry Darling’.

Wilde is active in voter engagement and global health initiatives and cohosts fundraising events for education and clean water. She continues to develop projects as a director and producer while maintaining acting roles across film and TV.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Priyanka Chopra Jonas won Miss World and built a successful career in Indian cinema with films like ‘Fashion’ and ‘Bajirao Mastani’. She crossed over to American television with ‘Quantico’ and has appeared in global streaming releases.

Chopra Jonas is a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and supports education and health programs for children. She produces through Purple Pebble Pictures with a focus on regional Indian stories and emerging talent.

Zendaya

Zendaya is a multiple Emmy winner for ‘Euphoria’ and stars in the ‘Spider-Man’ films and ‘Dune’. She began on Disney Channel and quickly expanded into music, film, and fashion.

Zendaya partners with major brands and supports scholarships and youth arts programs. She is closely involved in creative direction for photo shoots and videos and often champions designers from diverse backgrounds.

Lily Collins

Lily Collins leads the series ‘Emily in Paris’ and has appeared in ‘Mirror Mirror’, ‘To the Bone’, and ‘Okja’. She works across fantasy, drama, and romantic comedy with a steady slate of international projects.

Collins is the author of the memoir ‘Unfiltered’ and supports anti bullying and mental health initiatives. She speaks English and some French and collaborates with fashion houses on campaigns tied to arts education.

Jenna Ortega

Jenna Ortega leads ‘Wednesday’ and appears in the new ‘Scream’ films along with the horror feature ‘X’. She started in family television and has moved into more mature genres with strong critical response.

Ortega is a first generation American of Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage and uses her platform to support immigration advocacy and anti bullying campaigns. She continues to develop projects as an actor and emerging producer.

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