Top 10 Best Actresses of All Time

"There's no such thing as the greatest living actress," said Meryl Streep.

For once, Meryl got it wrong. Not only is she a superb actress, but the woman was able to maintain a private life, raise four kids, and keep her 32-year marriage while sustaining a successful film career.

She never plays the same character twice. That time when she lost the Oscar to Sandra Bullock, I thought, "Well, Meryl could do Sandra's role and be better in it. But I bet my life Sandra can't and won't be able to play Julia Child the way Meryl did." She is beyond brilliant. Never one to be physically conscious, Meryl Streep just dives in and does whatever it takes to do justice to the role, regardless of whether she'll look glamorous or not.

Scarlett Johansson is a great actress. I understand that there are actresses better than her, but with Lost in Translation, Marriage Story, Jojo Rabbit, and her performances as Black Widow, she has proven to be one of the best of her generation.

The list might feature the greatest actresses, but you cannot blame people for voting for Scarlett Johansson. Not everybody likes soapy independent or classic films. There's something to be said about striking a balance between quality and commercial movies.

I wonder why she is number 5? She is amazing. Her acting looks like it really happened. She can make us feel like we're really in the movie. When I watched Maleficent, I couldn't look away from the cinema screen.

She is also beautiful and nice. She also does social services in secret. She has won many awards. She should be at number 1 instead of Meryl Streep. For those who read, I suggest you pick Angelina Jolie.

Okay, she has been brilliant in every piece of work she has created. I love the way she worked in Salt. She approached it perfectly, showing she is trained and ready, but still shows a nervousness in her. Great job, Jolie.

I also enjoyed her in Mr. & Mrs. Smith. She showed she can play a sexy wife and still lead a secret double life behind her husband. Why is she number four? She should be number two, behind Streep.

I love Meryl Streep, but I would still give my vote to Jodie. Silence of the Lambs is still the only movie to win Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Actress. I've read Rob Lowe's autobiography, and he also talks about what a good person Jodie is.

I also think Julianne Moore is a great actress, but she just couldn't compare when trying to play Clarice in Hannibal. The difference was truly stunning, considering how fine an actress Moore is. Jodie is the best. All-time. Period.

Jodie is the best, best, best actress in Hollywood. Her performance in Contact was remarkable, and I love watching her films. What a superb actor she is. Truly a born actress. Silence of the Lambs and Flight Plan became hits largely because of her performance. She is a perfect combination of beauty and talent, and she is the best.

Any girl who can go through all the Harry Potter movies perfectly at such a young age and then strive to be better is amazing. Not to mention, she went to one of the most prestigious colleges in America while handling acting and modeling. Not only that, but she is a great activist fighting for gender equality.

You'd think she'd be in her middle ages with all these great achievements, but no, she's only 25. She's only just starting. Imagine what we could accomplish with more people like her.

I see that a lot of people hate Emma, and I have to admit she looked like she was overdoing her part in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, but other than that, she is a great actress.

I mean, it is kind of annoying how she acts like she's so perfect all the time, but her feminist speeches really inspire me. I don't know if she's smart or not. I haven't really looked into that, but she is an inspiring person who deserves to be in fourth place.

Don't argue with me, really.

I fell in love with this actress in 2008 when I went to see the movie "The Other Boleyn Girl." Natalie Portman portrayed a capricious and stubborn character, Anne Boleyn, and blew me away with her outstanding performance. Since then, she has become my favorite actress, and I have enjoyed every movie I've seen her in (yes, even "No Strings Attached," because she is really cute in it).

I was so happy for her when she received her Oscar award. She truly deserved it. She is both talented and beautiful. She's got it all.

Cate Blanchett's range surpasses that of any other actor of her generation. She possesses a chameleon-like ability to transform herself into any role. All her performances maintain a standard that is rarely seen. Her depth and emotional connection with audiences are evident in all her films.

Her convincing and award-winning portrayals of real-life characters, such as movie star Katharine Hepburn in "The Aviator," Queen Elizabeth I in "Elizabeth," and Jude Quinn (Bob Dylan) in "I'm Not There," are performed with unsurpassed honesty, empathy, and integrity.

Amazing! My favorite with her is The Blind Side! She was absolutely fantastic. It was a fantastic and inspirational movie. I cried, laughed, and awed more than I can even begin to explain. She nails every single one of her roles, whether it's comedy, drama, romantic, or action. She is a fantastic actress!

Sandra is not only beautiful, but she portrays the emotions of her characters with such originality and realism. She also knows how to have fun - something that is commonly lost these days.

She is a wonderful mother, and I cry just thinking about her in The Blind Side. There couldn't be a more beautiful, kind, loving, and talented actress out there.

I think Kate Winslet should be the number one actress. She is very talented. My first favorite movie with Kate Winslet is Titanic, the second is Revolutionary Road, and the third is The Reader. I love her so much!

And I think she and Leonardo DiCaprio should marry! If you ever watched Titanic, she and Leo played a romantic role. Kate played Rose and Leo played Jack in Titanic. They also acted together in Revolutionary Road. The Titanic movie is heartbreaking. Revolutionary Road isn't, but both Kate and Leo played outstanding roles in both movies!

One of the classic Golden Age actresses.

She played the daughter of Sophia Loren's character in Two Women.

She ticks all the boxes. She can portray many different characters, and she can sing surprisingly well. She seems humble and doesn't let fame get to her head. She's so beautiful she looks like an angel. Her eyes are amazing in how they shine like emeralds.

I've had a thing for her since Zombieland. Her character Wichita was such a badass, and she's won me over since. She has seldom put a foot wrong in her career. She's talented, funny, beautiful, and seems just as likable off-set as she is on it.

Come on, this actress needs to be ranked higher. If you watch a movie of hers, like, for instance, "Easy A," it's difficult not to like her. Even in more serious roles, like one of her latest movies, "Irrational Man", she's irresistible.

It also proves that this adorable actress is very talented in portraying diverse characters. She is one of the best actresses of the new generation.

I think Jennifer Lawrence should have a higher standing on this list. She's so young and talented. She's at the top of every director's list because of her ability to understand the character and the situation.

Every role she plays, she does better and differently. Each character has its features, and she plays them exceptionally well. Amazingly, she really delves into the character. You can see that she thoroughly understands the behavior and personality traits of each character she embodies. She's exciting, funny, and sweeps you off your feet.

Helena Bonham Carter is a master of psychotic, difficult characters! She started with small-town, rich little girls in classical English history movies and quickly developed an impressive range of roles. She can play anything and is always a scene-stealer. Even in The King's Speech, she was able to challenge Colin Firth's perfect leading performance.

Sadly, she is mostly known for her Burton movies. However, she can play much more, as we have seen in Live from Baghdad, The Wings of the Dove, Frankenstein, Enid, Burton & Taylor, Suffragette, and so on. Even in blockbusters like Harry Potter, Alice in Wonderland, or Dark Shadows, she plays with such edginess that it is outstanding.

She is one of the best actresses of all time, and I am excited to see what the future holds for her.

She's an awesome actress! Her performances in Death and the Maiden, Gorillas in the Mist, and Prayers for Bobby are unique, and in Alien, Ellen Ripley became her alter ego. The two better ideas of the last two Alien films, the death of Ripley (Alien 3) and making love with an alien (Resurrection), come from her.

I had to choose her not only because she is a wonderful actress, playing heroes, damsels, and even villains. She also has such a powerful, commanding voice that allowed her to appear in films like Wall-E, Cabin in the Woods, Paul, and many others.

She may be a sci-fi legend, but she has also starred in many well-known comedy and drama movies.

Dame Maggie is my absolute favorite actress of all time. Her ability to play any character there is makes me truly in awe of her talent. Her performances as Jean Brodie, Judith Hearne, Diana Barrie, and Minerva McGonagall make my heart melt.

She truly is the best actress of all time. Highly underrated? Of course. Highly under-appreciated? Yes. But she really is the best.

She is just incredible. I could watch her drink a glass of water. Maybe she'll be the next Batman. We can only hope. Why isn't Maggie in everything? There should be a remake of Harry Potter starring her as every single character. That would be incredible. Maggie Smith for president.

She was never able (because of the media) to get rid of her "Princess Leia" image, which did slow down her career as an actress (plus personal problems). Nevertheless, she did a lot of "unknown" movies (sometimes as the lead actress or in supporting roles, but also a lot of cameo roles) and always performed with all her heart and soul.

She will mainly be remembered as the "Star Wars" princess, but also as an icon and legend of the seventh art.

You will always be Leia, and you will live in everyone's heart. May the Force be with you.

Audrey should be at least in the top 3. Not only did she imbue her characters' personalities with sincerity and conviction on the screen, but she also took on a variety of roles. A charming lady of beautiful grace, poise, and class, she is an acting legend.

The reason she probably isn't ranked higher is that few people watch her movies these days and are instead exposed to the work of Jolie, Bullock, Kidman, etc.

I only just discovered Audrey Hepburn's movies, and I can't believe I've never seen her before. I was totally captivated by her immediately with her incredible presence, her natural beauty, her innocence, and her personality that just wins your heart.

I think anyone who didn't vote for her as the number one actress hasn't seen her. No one on the top 10 list here is in her league.

So glad to see the comments from knowledgeable observers! Watch Marilyn in Bus Stop and try to imagine any other female actor in her role. She was panned because she was a sex symbol during the most sexist period in American film history.

I can watch her films over and over - a true charismatic with a rare gift for acting like Brando.

Geez, what can I say? Marilyn was, and still is, beautiful, funny, talented, strong, and just amazing. She was outstanding throughout her acting career, and her singing was unique and beautiful.

Marilyn is iconic throughout the world because of her beauty, intelligence, and passion. Rest in peace, darling.

Katharine Hepburn is the true number one among the best actresses. She took risks that even Meryl Streep could never have dared to take. Her on-screen charisma is undoubtedly superior to Meryl Streep's. In fact, comparing Katharine Hepburn's talent to the overrated Meryl Streep is not even possible.

She portrayed such complex characters that no other actress, even in our present time, would be capable of. All of her movies are enjoyable to watch and exceptionally well-acted, which cannot be said about Meryl Streep. Katharine Hepburn's ranking on this list is so low that it's almost insulting and ridiculously absurd.

She is a natural talent. She has that uniquely versatile face which is suitable for performing in all movie genres and the roles of many famous antique or modern characters. Her innate acting ability, combined with her skillful facial expressions and gestures that easily pull you into the aura of movies, makes her one of the best of all time in the business.

She is also a beautiful, cute, classy, and sexy lady. Oh, and don't forget! She is also a wizard in singing, rapping, and impersonating, which also makes her a great diverse entertainer.

She needs to go to the top now. She achieved her acting success from child star to who she is now. She promotes positivity, and she's a great model with beauty.

She has achieved her success over just 10 years. To the present, she's becoming the queen of acting. She was also the youngest actress to win an Emmy award. Like I said, it only took several years to become the world's best and most hardworking actress. She's even beaten Jennifer Aniston and all the others.

Her latest movie, Spider-Man: No Way Home, has the most viewed trailer in 24 hours (355.5 million) and is bound to beat Avengers: Endgame as the highest-grossing movie of all time. She deserves to be #1 NOW!

This woman is gifted at reaching an audience and owning a stage/set instantly. FRIENDS was successful because of her. They all owe her a world of thanks. She does not gravitate to drama roles, but that should not exclude her from the greatest of all time.

Timing, delivery, grace, stamina, patience, and the ability to effortlessly allow her fellow actors to shine are her gifts. Few actors possess all of them.

Jennifer Aniston is amazing. She's a great woman, and I can say she can play anything. Some people believe F.R.I.E.N.D.S. made her popular, but it's her talent that brought her to the red carpet.

She played Rachel Green, a girl who went through many social difficulties. Obviously, she portrayed all the situations in an amazing way! She deserves to be "on the top of the hill."

She is absolutely the best, the top, and by far, number one. I love her chemistry with her leading men. She makes them shine, which is also a tribute to her generosity and her consummate acting ability.

She was so vulnerable yet funny with Al Pacino in "Frankie and Johnny" and was surely a standout with him in the cult classic "Scarface." She inhabits any role to its fullest, and there's never a question that she's the only choice for that role. She is heaven on earth.

She has a great talent and she can use it. I just love movies with her. She always dominates the whole film.

She can play in all types of movies. It doesn't matter if it's a comedy like Married to the Mob or (most people say it's bad, but I didn't agree with them) The Family, a thriller/horror like Wolf or What Lies Beneath, or a melodrama like Dangerous Liaisons.

She can play bad characters as well as good characters - a wonderful role in White Oleander and amazing in Batman Returns. She is very, very beautiful. I think she is the most beautiful actress in Hollywood, and she has a good voice too. I love her songs from Hairspray, The Fabulous Baker Boys, and The Prince of Egypt.

I've watched many interviews with her, and I must say that she is so cute and intelligent. One word - perfect!

The most underrated actress in the movie business is an actress with very wide acting capacities. She is highly versatile in the roles she's playing. This woman deserves to win Academy Awards, but for some reasons we don't understand, Hollywood executives prefer to waste their time on overrated actresses. I'm sure that winning an Oscar would move her up in this list in a second.

I would vote for her. I mean, she is the best of the best, especially her role in Psycho Beach Party. I love that movie. The funny scenes and stuff... It looks underrated, but if you just look at it and understand it like watching a movie just for fun, it would be the best. I like it.

That voice! Her smile, wit, and charm are just intoxicating. A born entertainer. I hope her career has just begun because I want to see her in many more works of art for years to come.

She is humble and shares the spotlight in a way that will ensure her inclusion in Hollywood culture for as long as she likes.

Anna is amazing in Pitch Perfect. She is a great actress with a wonderful singing voice. She has been nominated for awards and is really, really funny. Additionally, she is very kind and performs great in any role!