Female action heroes are in, big time. So a writer at Vulture.com put together a list of the 11 Most Influential Action Heroines of Our Time. You’ll notice some glaring omissions because, you know, it’s one writer’s opinion.
She says that each of her choices, quote, “has pushed the cultural conversation forward, continue to inspire adoration (and in some cases, arguments), or were crucial to the standing of the actresses who played them.”
Here they are . . .
1. Sigourney Weaver, “Aliens” (1986)
2. Linda Hamilton, “Terminator 2: Judgment Day” (1991)
3. Pam Grier, “Foxy Brown” (1974)
4. Scarlett Johansson, The Marvel Cinematic Universe
5. Milla Jovovich, “The Fifth Element” (1997)
6. Michelle Rodriguez, the “Fast and Furious” franchise
7. The women of the “Kill Bill” movies (2003 and 2004)
8. Gina Carano, “Haywire” (2011)
9. Angelina Jolie, “Tomb Raider” (2001) and “Wanted” (2008)
10. Charlize Theron, “Mad Max: Fury Road” (2015)
11. Gal Gadot and the women of “Wonder Woman” (2017)
The author gives honorable mentions to Jennifer Lawrence in the “Hunger Games” movies, and Daisy Ridleyfrom the new “Star Wars” trilogy.
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