The 80s and 90s propelled glitz and glamour to another level. Actresses paved the way for new trends in fashion that have become quintessential in everyday life. This article brings back memories of the best Hollywood actresses of the 80s and 90s.

Every decade in Hollywood has a story to tell. Actresses in Hollywood have reinvented themselves constantly and delivered power packed performances. While every decade has had memorable actresses, two decades that paved the way for a new breed of actresses were the 80s and 90s. Movie making changed a great deal in these decades. Along with new technological advances came a wave of stylish actresses that raised the benchmark in fashion circles. The 80s and 90s brought about a fresh new vibrancy that propelled women-oriented movies to a new level.

A significant number of movie genres that were not popular in past decades finally earned the spotlight. The 80s witnessed many new actresses emerge and establish firm ground.

By the 90s many Hollywood actresses became well-known for their ability to emote through diverse roles in movies. Power packed performances by actresses in the drama genre earned accolades from critics. Many actresses became fashion icons for young girls in the 80s. Few actresses were signed for high concept films in the 80s. Also, the term ‘blockbuster’ associated with movies came into prominence in the 80s and 90s. Aside from Romance and comedy genres, many actresses also became exceedingly popular in thriller, drama, horror, action, and science-fiction genres. The 80s and 90s paved the way to high grossing films.

In the 80s nudity in many Hollywood films became prominent. Many actresses were praised for performing nude scenes in movies tastefully. Many Hollywood actresses of the 80s and 90s earned the ‘sex symbol’ tag for their sizzling performances. Actresses in the 80s and 90s took ‘sex appeal to dizzy heights, and paved the way for a new breed of actresses. Sensuality and sexuality was captured aesthetically by movie directors in the 80s. While every decade in Hollywood had its share of talented sexy actresses, the 80s and 90s were decades that led to a new exploration of sexual fantasies in movies. A significant number of actresses also excelled in dialogue-oriented dramas that became pathbreaking concepts in the genre. Through the 80s and 90s many actresses explored their potential in different movie genres reinventing their craft.

Theatrical performances by actresses in the 80s and 90s led to a new wave of actresses emerging in Hollywood. Many fashion models had successful careers as Hollywood actresses in the 80s and 90s. Versatility, Sex Appeal, Persona, Diversity, and Charisma is the criteria considered for compiling this list.

The space below showcases a list of Hollywood actresses that made a huge impact in the 80s and 90s. If you have a view or opinion, feel free to share.

200 Greatest Hollywood Actresses of the 80s and 90s

1. Meryl Streep
2. Julianne Moore
3. Debra Winger
4. Cate Blanchett
5. Melanie Griffith
6. Susan Sarandon
7. Meg Ryan
8. Kathleen Turner
9. Julia Roberts
10. Kim Basinger
11. Sharon Stone
12. Emma Thompson
13. Holly Hunter
14. Kate Winslet
15. Frances McDormand
16. Catherine Bach
17. Hilary Swank
18. Jodie Foster
19. Winona Ryder
20. Charlize Theron
21. Emily Watson
22. Michelle Pfeiffer
23. Whoopi Goldberg
24. Brooke Sheilds
25. Juliette Binoche
26. Helen Mirren
27. Ellen Barkin
28. Nicole Kidman
29. Bridgette Wilson
30. Reese Witherspoon
31. Lili Taylor
32. Madeleine Stowe
33. Bonnie Bedelia
34. Sigourney Weaver
35. Denise Richards
36. Catherine Keener
37. Drew Barrymore
38. Elisabeth Shue
39. Annette Bening
40. Isabelle Huppert
41. Ally Sheedy
42. Kim Cattrall
43. Naomi Watts
44. Miranda Richardson
45. Jamie Lee Curtis
46. Olivia Newton John
47. Rene Russo
48. Emmanuelle Beart
49. Samantha Mortan
50. Angela Bassett
51. Sherilyn Fenn
52. Gina McKee
53. Rachel Weisz
54. Glenn Close
55. Laura Linney
56. Demi Moore
57. Kelly Preston
58. Goldie Hawn
59. Jessica Lange
60. Phoebe Cates
61. Renne Zellweger
62. Michelle Williams
63. Lea Thompson
64. Joan Allen
65. Gina Gershon
66. Mary Stuart Masterson
67. Heather Locklear
68. Patricia Clarkson
69. Jennifer Grey
70. Fanny Ardant
71. Mary McDonnell
72. Sandra Bullock
73. Kristie Alley
74. Toni Collette
75. Judy Davis
76. Marisa Tomei
77. Cher
78. Uma Thurman
79. Meg Foster
80. Deborah Kara Unger
81. Angelina Jolie
82. Rachel Ward
83. Catherine Zeta- Jones
84. Kristy Swanson
85. Mary Steenburgen
86. Dinah Manoff
87. Kathy Bates
88. Neve Campbell
89. Anne Bancroft
90. Mia Farrow
91. Jennifer Beals
92. Andie MacDowell
93. Jaclyn Smith
94. Maria Conchita Alonso
95. Alyssa Milano
96. Shelly Long
97. Diane Keaton
98. Jami Gertz
99. Heather Thomas
100. Kristin Scott Thomas
101. Cameron Diaz
102. Mira Sorvino
103. Ashley Judd
104. Park Overall
105. Liv Tyler
106. Rosanna Arquette
107. Daryl Hannah
108. Kirsten Dunst
109. Molly Ringwald
110. Famke Janssen
111. Morgan Fairchild
112. Rebecca De Mornay
113. Victoria Principal
114. Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
115. Dianne Wiest
116. Gwyneth Paltrow
117. Farrah Fawcett
118. Salma Hayek
119. Kate Jackson
120. Virginia Madsen
121. Cheryl Ladd
122. Geena Davis
123. Lori Singer
124. Rachel Griffiths
125. Laura Dern
126. Anjelica Huston
127. Jane Fonda
128. Lynda Carter
129. Faye Dunaway
130. Glenne Headly
131. Halle Berry
132. Tilda Swinton
133. Diane Lane
134. Robin Wright
135. Linda Hamilton
136. Sarah Jessica Parker
137. Helen Hunt
138. Heather Graham
139. Shelly Duvall
140. Kyra Sedgwick
141. Sally Field
142. Bernadette Peters
143. Molly Parker
144. Shawnee Smith
145. Jennifer Jason Leigh
146. Goldie Hawn
147. Tia Carrere
148. Brittany Murphy
149. Jessica Steen
150. Ione Skye
151. Helena Bonham Carter
152. Joan Severance
153. Nastassja Kinski
154. Brigitte Nelson
155. Elizabeth Perkins
156. Natasha Gregson Wagner
157. Juliette Lewis
158. Karen Young
159. Mary-Louise Parker
160. Christina Applegate
161. Sean Young
162. Sophoi
163. Patricia Arquette
164. Dee Wallace
165. Amy Irving
166. Milla Jovovich
167. Penelope Ann Miller
168. Jennifer Connelly
169. Mimi Rogers
170. Sissy Spacek
171. Catherine O’ Hara
172. Suzanne Somers
173. Frances Conroy
174. Diane Franklin
175. Anne Heche
176. Bridget Fonda
177. Meg Tilly
178. Illeana Douglas
179. Sophie Marceau
180. Rosie Perez
181. Janet McTeer
182. Barbara Hershey
183. Adrienne Barbeau
184. Helen Slater
185. Markie Post
186. Anne Archer
187. Gretchen Mol
188. Shannen Doherty
189. Clarie Danes
190. Erika Elenaik
191. Alice Krige
192. Linda Fiorentino
193. Beverly D’ Angelo
194. Rae Dawn Chong
195. Amanda Plummer
196. Hope Davis
197. Alicia Silverstone
198. Ellen Burstyn
199. Jeanne Tripplehorn
200. Robin Tunney

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