British actresses have killed the game, whether starring in their own productions or presenting refreshing perspectives elsewhere. Plenty of British actresses made waves in 2017.
These British actresses have won awards around the world or have starred or are starring in some of the year’s biggest blockbusters, but the main point is that they’re killing the game.
List of Top 10 British Actresses Working Today
Emilia Clarke
London-born Emilia landed her first film role in the TV movie ‘Triassic Attack’ in 2010 after graduating from Drama Center London. Her breakthrough role came when she replaced Tamzin Merchant on Game of Thrones in 2011 after filming the first pilot. She won the 2011 EWwy Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama for her role as Daenerys Targaryen.
Other prominent appearances have seen her play Sarah Connor starred as Holly Golightly in a Broadway production of Breakfast at Tiffany’s in Terminator Genisys (2015) alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jai Courtney and Jason Clarke.
Keira Knightly
Keira Knightley was born on March 26, 1985 inLondon, England. She made her film debut at the age of 9 in A Village Affair (1994). Her first starring role was in Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace. She is best known for her performance as tomboy soccer player Juliette “Jules” Paxton in Bend It Like Beckham. Her later films include Atonement, Pirates of the Caribbean, A Dangerous Method and Anna Karenina. She has also received Oscar nominations for her roles in Pride & Prejudice and The Imitation Game.
Emily Blunt
Born on February 23, 1983 in London, Emily Blunt became interested in acting from a young age. She began appearing on British television in the early 2000s and made the leap to the big screen shortly thereafter in the 2004 film My Summer of Love. A part in the hit film The Devil Wears Prada brought her early attention, and roles in projects such as Dan in Real Life and Charlie Wilson’s War soon followed. With movies as diverse as ‘The Muppets,’ ‘Edge of Tomorrow,’ ‘Into the Woods,’ and ‘Sicario,’ Blunt seems poised for whatever comes next.
Michelle Dockery
Born in London, England on December 15, 1981, Michelle Dockery attended two acting schools before embarking on her professional acting career in 2004. In 2005 she made her television debut in a BBC mini-series. Her big break came in 2010 when she landed Lady Mary Crawley at Downton Abbey. The series has become an international hit, propelling Dockery to stardom and earning her multiple nominations.
Emma Watson
Emma Watson is best known for playing Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series, but she has made a successful transition into a popular adult model and actress after appearing in the popular films Perks of a Wallflower, My Week With Marilyn and Beauty and the Beast.
In May 2017, Watson became the first person to win the first gender-neutral MTV Movie and TV Award for Best Actor in a Movie.
Naomi Harris
This year, Naomie Harris earned Best Supporting Actress nominations at the Oscars, BAFTAs, Golden Globes, and SAG Awards for her role in this year’s Oscar-winning actress, Moonlight. She may not be releasing anything else this year, but the all-star cast of Jungle Book, in which she will voice Nisha, is something to look forward to in 2018.
Kate Winslet
This Oscar winner has starred in a number of acclaimed films after finding fame in the blockbuster ‘Titanic.’ She has since starred in several offbeat films and won the Best Actress Oscar for The Reader. She has also received multiple Golden Globes, including wins for Revolutionary Road, Mildred Pierce, and Steve Jobs.
Lena Headey
Lena Headey became a teenager during a production at London’s Royal National Theater. After playing mostly supporting roles, she gained notoriety with her starring roles in the film 300 and the television series Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. She was then tapped for the role of Cersei Lannister on the HBO hit series Game of Thrones.
Natalie Dormer
She was best known for her roles as Anne Boleyn on the Showtime series, The Tudors (2007-10), but now as Margaery Tyrell on the HBO series, Game of Thrones (2012-present). She also plays the role of Irene Adler in the CBS series Elementary (2013-15) and as Cressida in the sci-fi adventure films The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 (2014) and Part 2 (2015).
Claire Foy
Claire Foy started the year with a bang performing Elizabeth II on the Netflix series. The Crown won Best Actress in a Television Drama at the Golden Globes. The second series of the royal drama, in which Foy will play the monarch between 1955 and 1964, will be released this fall.