So, how many movies have you watched this quarantine? We’re sure you’re very happy with your Netflix subscription, given all the TV time we have now that we’re stuck at home. Netflix has been a great platform for us to appreciate both the plot and the actors on the screen. However, you may not even realize that some of your favorite celebs are actually born or raised in Australia.
In a previous blog post, we shared with you the 5 actors who has brought great fame and pride to The Oz. On today’s list, we are featuring Australia’s 5 leading actresses in Hollywood. These Aussie beauties are among the brightest stars in the big screen today:
Nicole Kidman
From the 90’s to this day, Nicole Kidman has been one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood. Her big breakout role was in a movie starring Tom Cruise, who later on became her husband. The marriage didn’t work out, though, but her career surely did. She started growing as a prominent actress. Nicole has taken on dramatic roles (“Moulin Rouge”) and some comedic characters (“Bewitched”) that have won the hearts of many.
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Cate Blanchett
Another glamorous actress who’s versatility makes her a Hollywood icon is Cate Blanchett. Her acting career began alongside Aussie actor Geoffrey Rush in the Sydney Theatre Company. Cate rose to fame when she played the title role in the movie “Elizabeth” where she got nominated for an Oscar. This Melbourne-born actress also starred in “Aviator,” “Blue Jasmine,” and “The Lord of the Rings.”
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Margot Robbie
Younger than Nicole or Cate yet getting increasingly famous is Margot Robbie. Her most popular role may be portraying Harley Quinn in “Suicide Squad,” yet she has performed incredibly well in other movies. She starred in Scorsese’s “The Wolf of Wall Street” alongside Leonardo DiCaprio. She also played Jane in the visually stunning movie, “The Legend of Tarzan.”
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Rose Byrne
Born in New South Wales and raised in Sydney, Rose Byrne is a true blue Aussie. Rose’s rise to Hollywood fame was slow and steady as she bagged small roles in the early 2000’s. By the end of the decade, her acting prowess gained more attention. She starred in the comedy hit “Neighbours” with Seth Rogen. She also grabbed the lead role in the first “Insidious” movie. Her role in “Bridesmaids” with Kristen Wiig is pretty darn hilarious!
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Isla Fisher
You may recognize this fine lady as the only woman in street magic group The Four Horsemen in the movie “Now You See Me.” She may also be familiar to fans of classic dramas like “The Great Gatsby.” You may even have seen her in the arms of his comedy god husband, Sacha Baron Cohen. Either way, Isla Fisher is another brilliant Aussie actress that Hollywood has adopted as its own.
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Which other Aussie actresses do you know and admire? Let us know in the comments!
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