The Most Famous British Actresses From Hollywood

#20. Keira Knightley

Our list starts with the amazing Keira Knightley that has become part of the A-list of Hollywood. Keira has been nominated for three Golden Globe and two Academy Awards. Her most memorable films include Love Actually, The Hole, Pride & Prejudice, A Dangerous Method and King Arthur.

Keira is considered one of the most versatile actresses from Hollywood as she can play any role she wants to with elegancy and attitude.

#19. Kate Winslet

Kate Winslet is definitely one of the most successful actresses of Hollywood since she was part of James Cameron’s epic film Titanic. In the company of the actor Leonardo Di Caprio, she conquered everyone’s heart.

But Kate has been part of films like The Reader, The Holiday, Little Children, Insurgent, Steve Jobs and Romance & Cigarettes. Every time she appeared on the red carpet, people go crazy!

#18. Kate Beckinsale

Kate Beckinsale has been in many films since the ‘90s and people from all over the world love her. Some of her most memorable films are Brokedown Palace, Pearl Harbor, The Aviator, Underworld and Click.

Every time we Kate on the screen she looks adorable and beautiful. It seems she lights up the screen and we can’t wait to see more of her in Hollywood.

#17. Emma Watson

Emma Watson rose to fame when she was a little girl and became part of the magic world of the Harry Potter film series in the role of Hermione Gretchen. Since then, her acting career continued raising in Hollywood and in the world.

Nowadays, she is one of the most loved actresses of all time. Emma’s most memorable films were Beauty And The Beast, The Bling Ring, Regression, This Is The End and recently in Little Women. Of course, we are going to see more of this young actress!

#16. Emily Blunt

One of the most beautiful and talented British actresses without a doubt is Emily Blunt. Knowing for her beauty and impeccable style, Emily has won many awards, including a Golden Globe and she has received several award nominations too.

If you love this actress, you must have seen films like A Quiet Place, Sicario, The Devil Wears Prada, Into The Woods, The Young Victoria and Wild Target. Nowadays, the actress is married to the actor John Krasinski.

#15. Felicity Jones

Felicity Jones is considered one of the most talented and elegant British actresses of all time. Felicity started her acting career when she was very young in The Treasure Seekers. Some of her most popular films are Inferno, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and The Invisible Woman.

Felicity won international fame after being part of The Theory Of Everything in the role of Stephen Hawkings’ wife showing that she is capable of being in a leading role without a problem.

#14. Naomie Harris

Another actress that deserves a lot of attention from the spotlights is without a doubt, Naomie Harris. Naomie has been in many Hollywood hit box-office like Pirates Of The Caribbean 2 as Tia Dalma and in Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom.

The British actress is also remembered for her role as Eve Moneypenny in the James Bond films Skyfall and Spectre. In this year, Naomie will return to reprise her role in the upcoming film No Time To Die.

#13. Sienna Miller

Hollywood loves Sienna Miller and obviously her fans too! Sienna is considered one of the most beautiful women in the world and has been in many films for a very long time. Some of them are American Sniper, Stardust, Burnt, Alfie and Just Like A Woman.

Sienna became popular also for being married to the actor Jude Law. Sadly for her, everything ended in a scandal but Sienna looks incredible nowadays and people have forgotten her past.

#12. Tilda Swinton

Without a doubt, Tilda Swinton is one of the most successful and out-of-the-box beautiful actresses in the industry. Tilda has won many awards, including an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for and a BAFTA Scotland Award for Best Actress.

Some of her most memorable films include Doctor Strange, The Grand Budapest Hotel, I Am Love, Orlando, and Okja. In every character that she had played, Tilda showed her talent and versatility.

#11. Lily Collins

Being the daughter of such a talented musician like Phil Collins it couldn’t be so easy. But actress Lily Collins has shown to the world that she can make her own mark in Hollywood. What is most incredible is that she is only 29 years old!

Some of her most famous films are To The Bone, The Blind Side, Mirror Mirror, Abduction, Stuck In Love and Okja. Lilly’s father always says that he feels very proud of his daughter and her acting career.

#10. Imogen Poots

With only 30 years old, actress Imogen Poots is one of the youngest acting promises from Hollywood and Britain. Poots has been in films like Need For Speed, That Awkard Moment, She’s Funny That Way, 28 Weeks Later and Comes A Bright Day.

In every film that Imogen was part of, she showed her talent and that she can do many different roles. We can’t wait to see what is next for this actress.

#9. Claire Foy

Like many actors and actresses from England, Claire Foy studied at the Oxford School Of Drama. Claire rose to fame when she was part of the TV comedy series Being Human. Later she won international recognition for portraying young Queen Elizabeth II in the Netflix series The Crown.

Also, she has been part of films like The Girl In The Spider’s Web, Vampire Academy, Wreckers, The Night Watch and Season Of The Witch. Claire has become a new young promising actress Hollywood.

#8. Gemma Arterton

Gemma Arterton started her acting career by being part of the play Shakespeare’s Love’s Labour’s Lost at the Globe Theatre. But she rose to fame when she became Strawberry Fields in the James Bond film Quantum Of Solace. She even won an Empire Award For Best Newcomer!

Some of the most memorable films of the actress are Clash Of Titans, The Escape, Runner Runner, The Girl With All The Gifts, A Hundred Sheets and Gemma Bovery. Definitely Gemma is a truly gem of Hollywood!

#7. Rachel Weisz

Rachel Weisz has won several awards during her acting career, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe and British Academy Film Award. Rachel is also married to the actor Daniel Craig since 2011 and together they look amazing.

Perhaps you remember Rachel from movies like The Mummy, The Bourne Legacy, My Cousin Rachel, Dream House, The Lobster, About A Boy and My Blueberry Nights. Definitely Rachel has made Hollywood fell in love with her.

#6. Emilia Clarke

Emilia Clarke or as she was known The Mother Of Dragons, became internationally famous after being part of the HBO series Game Of Thrones. We can say that Emilia has a long career to come.

But before being part of the GOT world, she was also in films like Spike Island, Me Before You, Above Suspicion, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Voice From The Stone and The Garden Of The Last Days. We probably going to hear more of her!

#5. Rosamund Pike

Rosamund Pike rose to fame when she became a Bond girl in the film Die Another Day. For that role, she received an Empire Award For Best Newcomer. After that role, Rosamund started to be part of many successful films like The Libertine and Pride & Prejudice.

Some of the most famous films that Rosamund had worked include Gone Girl, Hostiles, Jack Reacher, Doom, Fracture, Wrath Of The Titans. Without a doubt, Rosamund is one of the most successful and beautiful British actresses of all time.

#4. Thandie Newton

Thandie Newton is one of the most loved British actresses in Hollywood. She has a long career despite the fact that she is only 47! Thandie has been in films like Beloved, Mission: Impossible 2, The Pursuit Of Happyness, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Norbit and Good Deeds.

Thandie always shows her talent on screen and she seems better than ever. We probably going to see more of her! Don’t miss the last 3 British actresses from our list.

#3. Carey Mulligan

Carey Mulligan looks adorable and super cute on screen. She is considered one of the most talented actresses in Hollywood. Carey film debut was in Pride & Prejudice, in the company of many actresses from this list. Carey also has an acting career on stage after she made her debut in The Seagull.

Probably you remember Carey for films like Drive, The Great Gatsby, An Education, Shame, Never Let Me Go, Wildlife, Public Enemies and My Fair Lady. Carey is only 34 years old, so we probably going to see more of her!

#2. Alice Eve

Without a doubt, Alice Eve is considered one of the hottest British actresses of all time. Not only that but she is also one of the most talented actresses. When she appears on screen she has an impeccable presence and you can’t take your eyes off her.

Alice has been in films like Before We Go, Sex And The City 2, Criminal, The Raven, Please Stand By Me, Stage Beauty and Dirty Weekend. Alice’s most recent role was in the Netflix TV series Iron Fist.

#1. Elizabeth Hurley

Elizabeth Hurley started her career as a model and later dabbled in the world of acting. Hurley also is well-known for being the girlfriend of the actor Hugh Grant. But nowadays, Elizabeth is considered the most famous British actresses of all time.

Some films that Elizabeth has been part of were Bedazzled, Passenger 57, Serving Sra, My Favorite Martina, Mickey Blue Eyes and Four Weddings And A Funeral. Nowadays, Elizabeth has become an international businesswoman.