1. Alan Rickman
Although Alan Rickman had already created an acting career in theater and television, it was not until his first film, Die Hard, that he achieved worldwide recognition, playing the antagonistic character of the production, Hans Gruber. His role, even today, is considered by some to be the best action movie villain.
2. Jamie Lee Curtis
After some roles in television series, Jamie Lee Curtis, at just 20 years old, starred in his first film, Halloween. A couple of hours on the big screen were enough for her to become one of the most important references in the horror genre in the 80s and to be named "the scream queen".
3. Edward Norton
Edward Norton went from theater to cinema in an extraordinary way. In 1996 he had the opportunity to break into Hollywood acting in the movie The Root of Fear. His performance earned him a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination for the best-supporting actor, but above all, Edward earned the affection of the public and an impeccable career in the world of entertainment.
4. Lupita Nyong'o
The film 12 Years a Slave was an Academy Award winner in 2014 and in the process brought us a new acting star. Lupita Nyong'o, who was making her first film appearance, moved the audience with her character as Patsey and earned the respect of critics, receiving the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.
5.Orson Welles
Director, producer, screenwriter, and actor, Orson Welles was considered by many to be a child prodigy. From a very young age, he ventured into the world of theater and radio. But it was with Citizen Kane, his first film, with which he achieved a place in film history, being nominated for the Oscars for best actor and winning the award for best original screenplay.
6. Yalitza Aparicio
Cleo, from the movie Roma, was the character with which the Mexican Yalitza Aparicio made her Hollywood debut. She went from teaching to being nominated for the Academy Awards and being listed as one of the best actresses of 2018.
7. Amanda Seyfried
In 2004, Amanda Seyfried made her film debut, playing the character of Karen Smith in the movie Mean Girls. Since then we have seen Amanda in more than a dozen movies alongside big stars in the industry.
8. Anya Taylor-Joy
While she was watching her film debut in The Witch (2015), Anya Taylor-Joy thought that she would never act again, perhaps she never imagined that this would be her door to stardom, consolidating her as one of the best actresses. Young people of the moment
9. Natalie Portman
At just 13 years old, Natalie Portman surprised the world with her performance in the French film The Perfect Assassin. Now also a psychologist, she has not stopped her career in show business, nor has she stopped in the scientific field, because, as she says, "I'd rather be intelligent than a movie star."
10. Glenn Close
In the 1982 film The World According to Garp, Glenn Close makes his first appearance on the big screen. From now on, he will continue to delight us with his performances and, despite never having received the Oscar statuette, he is undoubtedly one of the best actresses in Hollywood. His 8 Academy Award nominations back it up.
