There are many biographical films in the world cinema that tell about the lives of legendary women: politicians, actresses, artists and others. Their life is full of mysteries that historians, writers and filmmakers are trying to solve by recreating their images in their work.
In cinema, directors usually try to achieve the maximum portrait likeness of the leading woman with her real prototype.
And the actresses themselves, who embody the images of famous women on the screen, are trying not only to convey the most plausible facial expressions, gestures and intonation features of their heroines, but also to tell the viewer about the secrets of their heart.
We represent 10 actresses of world cinema who managed to embody the images of great women on screen with incredible accuracy.
List
- 10. Jennifer Lopez as Selena Quintanilla, "Selena"
- 9. Meryl Streep as Margaret Thatcher, The Iron Lady
- 8. Salma Hayek as Frida Kahlo, “Frida”
- 7. Hellen Mirren as Elizabeth II, The Queen
- 6. Marion Cotillard as Edith Piaf, “Life in Pink”
- 5. Hilary Swank as Amelia Earhart, Amelia
- 4. Audrey Tautou as Coco Chanel, Coco Do Chanel
- 3. Anna Taylor-Gordon as Anne Frank, "Anne Frank"
- 2. Reese Witherspoon as June Carter Cash, “Cross the Line”
- 1. Sienna Miller as Edie Sedgwick, “I Seduced Andy Warhol”
10. Jennifer Lopez as Selena Quintanilla, "Selena"
The role of Selena Quintanilla-Perez in the biopic “Selena” made 26-year-old Jennifer Lopez the highest paid Latin American actress, because Jay Law received $ 1 million for her work in this film.
Selena was the most popular techno singer. She died at the age of 23.
Later, Lopez admitted that she had to sleep in Selena's bed in order to get as deep as possible into the role of the idol of millions.
It is curious that in the songs that sound in the picture, the voice used is the real voice of Selena, and not Jennifer Lopez.
9. Meryl Streep as Margaret Thatcher, The Iron Lady
Despite Meryl Streep's undoubtedly brilliant play, The Iron Lady, which tells of the life of the first Prime Minister of Great Britain, has already been criticized for ethical reasons.
It seemed to many that it was probably not very right to make this film while Thatcher herself was still alive. This is due to the fact that in the picture scenes of insanity of the legendary “iron lady” were shown.
However, according to the lead singer herself, in the film there is no disrespect for either Thatcher's condition or herself.
8. Salma Hayek as Frida Kahlo, “Frida”
The performer of the role of the famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo - Salma Hayek also became the main producer of this picture.
The actress took 6 years to implement this project. Salma managed to get money to shoot from intractable investors, as well as to agree to participate in the film of such world stars as Australian actor Jeffrey Rush and Antonio Banderas, by the way, the latter embodied in the film “Frida” the image of the greatest Mexican artist David Alfaro Siqueiros.
According to rumors, for their work in the film, they requested the lowest possible fee.
To make Frida’s image the most reliable, Hayek learned to draw, and also learned to walk, as her prototype did, limping - Kahlo had a terrible accident in her youth: the tram in which the future celebrity crashed into a passenger bus, so the girl could not walk for a long time.
7. Hellen Mirren as Elizabeth II, The Queen
This is the second time that Hellen Mirren embodies the image of the Queen of England on the screen.
Her Elizabeth II knows how to restrain her emotions, talks with deer and even has a concept of what a driveshaft is.
Mirren once again professionally managed the job, for which she received a well-deserved Oscar.
6. Marion Cotillard as Edith Piaf, “Life in Pink”
Truly worldwide popularity came to Cotillard in 2007, when the musical drama “Life in Pink” was released on large screens.
This biographical picture tells the story of the life of the legendary French singer Edith Piaf, whose image was embodied by Marion.
The name of the film comes from the famous song of the French diva La Vie En Rose, which became one of the main compositions in her repertoire.
Marion was able to penetrate and sensually convey the main stages of the formation of Edith Piaf as a singer, having received encouraging reviews from film critics in Europe and the USA.
For this work, she was awarded the prestigious Academy Award at the 80th award ceremony.
By the way, Cotillard is considered the first actress after Sophia Loren, who received an Oscar, playing a role not in English.
5. Hilary Swank as Amelia Earhart, Amelia
Amelia Earhart is a famous American aviator and the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
She was also known as a speaker, journalist, writer. She was loved during her lifetime and idolized after a tragic death.
To a certain extent, she became the idol of the early feminist movement.
Earhart disappeared without a trace during a flight across the Pacific Ocean in 1937 while trying to make a flight around the Earth.
The owner of two Oscars statuettes “Hilary Swank” was recognized as the best actress, according to the Hollywood Awards.
4. Audrey Tautou as Coco Chanel, Coco Do Chanel
For the role of the great designer of the 20th century, turning the idea of fashion, the famous French actress was awarded the BAFTA award in the nomination for "Best Actress".
By the way, after the release of the film, the actress became the new face of the brand “Chanel No.5”, replacing Nicole Kidman.
3. Anna Taylor-Gordon as Anne Frank, "Anne Frank"
Anna Frank is a girl from the Netherlands who in her diary described in detail her life during the occupation of her country by the Nazi army.
According to both professional film critics and ordinary viewers, the leading role in the film “Anne Frank” was able to achieve not only incredible portrait similarities with her prototype, but also create a deep dramatic image of the main character, who had to go through the horrors of the occupation.
2. Reese Witherspoon as June Carter Cash, “Cross the Line”
June Carter Cash was a popular American singer and author of many famous songs. In addition, she often appeared in the movies.
However, the most important thing is that this amazing woman was the wife of country singer and composer Johnny Cash.
In 2006, Reese Witherspoon for the role of June Carter in the film “Cross the Line” received the coveted Oscar for the best actress. For the same work, the actress received the Golden Globe Award, a prize from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, as well as an award from the United States Screen Actors Guild.
1. Sienna Miller as Edie Sedgwick, “I Seduced Andy Warhol”
The picture “I Seduced Andy Warhol” is based on the biography of Eddie Sedgwick.
In the mid-60s, Edie met the legendary Andy Warhol - the notorious artist, a cult personality in the history of modern art.
She participated as an actress in several of his paintings, and in 1966, the couple broke up due to the fact that Edie started a romance with musician Bob Dylan.
The life of this eccentric woman ended in her prime - at 28 years old. The cause of her premature departure was an overdose of sleeping pills.
Sienna Miller in the role of Edie Sedgwick was able to embody on the screen a vivid image of “rich poor thing”. This girl, so light and carefree, and at the same time empty and primitive, like the legendary Campbell’s soup can.
It seemed to many that Sienna herself lived the whole life of her character from the “Factory” stage of fur coats, fabulous money and popularity to the period of drugs and deep depression.