25 Actresses I Admire

America is just a likable woman. I watch her and I can relate to her. She has an obvious charisma and irresistibility. She is also so beautiful.

Every time I see Anne in a movie, I have to stand up and cheer. She seems like a normal person and that transcends into her work. Her celebrity does not seem to go to her head. She is really talented and she has the best name for an actress since Anne Hathaway was also William Shakespeare's wife's name. I am so happy to see that she has won an Oscar.

She may have had royal lineage as well as all the money in the world from being a talented actress but Audrey was always so charitable and philanthropic. She put the needs of others before her own all the time. The world needs more people like her. RIP Audrey -- you are still missed today.

Camryn is my muse. As a bigger girl, she is such a great role model. I love her work. Her characters are always honest. I remember one time, in grade 8, our class had to write a story and I had writer's block. I saw Camryn on a Golden Globe Awards pre-show and she inspired me to write a story that I got a good mark on.

I absolutely love Christina. I named a character in one of my vampire stories/screenplays after her. I love all of the work I have seen her in, from "Mermaids" to "Bless the Child" to "Now and Then." She's just awesome.

Conchata is brazen and sassy and she brings those qualities to every role. Watching her as Berta on "Two and a Half Men," it just makes me wish I could be like her. She speaks her mind and there aren't many women who do that with the same acumen she does. Bravo Conchata!!!

I actually think I remember seeing Darlene on "Sally Jessy Raphael." Knowing that she wouldn't leave her house because of her weight broke my heart. She is so beautiful and, if people did not accept her, that's their problem -- not hers. I loved her as Mamma in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape?" but I get so sad when Mamma dies. I wonder what she is doing today. I hope she is still doing well.

My favourite actress of all time. Drew endured a rough childhood but she has persevered and she is now thriving. Her work is always really good and she seems like she could be your best friend; she seems so kind.

Elizabeth is everything I aspire to be in my life: successful, beautiful on the inside and out, well-loved. Everything about her was just so supernatural. Her supreme beauty, her violet eyes, her romance -- she was, and still is, a classic. I was really saddened when she died. She will be remembered for her movies and her charity. RIP Elizabeth.

She's beautiful, talented and Canadian!!! What's not to love about Ellen? She has a great sense of self and she does not like to get into much controversy. Gotta love that. She's a great role model.

Fairuza is an actress who brings both her darkness and her quirkiness to roles. I love her as Nancy from "The Craft." She is one of the reasons when I got my nose pierced that I wanted a ring instead of a stud. I still have that nose ring today.

Gwyneth has an evident likable quality. She seems so kind and warm offscreen. It is apparent that she thinks her roles through carefully. She can also do a British accent quite easily.

Halle is just amazing. She is a true inspiration. Being the first African-American woman to win Best Actress at the Oscars is an amazing accomplishment. That kiss from Adrien Brody -- I wish I was her that night. She has been unlucky at love, unfortunately, but I hope that she finds a good man to love her purely. She's so talented and she brings such realism and professionalism to roles.

I "love" Jennifer's work. It is only fitting that I am putting her on a list with her own role model in Audrey Hepburn. I have watched her as long as I can remember, even when she was on "Kids Incorporated." (Oh my God; am I that old???)

Jodie has done it all over her career and then some. I have always admired her. Not only is she really talented but she is intelligent and articulate. She is a great role model for girls who want to thrive in all aspects of life.

Jordan has gone from an adorable child actress to a major threat. When I watch her as Adam on "Degrassi," I sometimes have to stop and remember that I'm not watching a boy. She is that convincing in the role and she has such honesty. She should be recognized for her work on that show; not many actresses could play that role better. Way to go Jordy!!!

Everything I have watched Kate in, I have loved. I want to see every movie she has done. I can't believe she has only one Oscar. She is so talented. She will win more in the future for sure.

Kirsten brings an honesty and an innocence to every role she plays. She has such wide range and she has that likable quality that makes her a presence on screen. She has been doing this for over 15 years now and she continues to do it well.

Kirsten is just awesome as Penelope Garcia on "Criminal Minds." I love that character. I really hope she and Derek Morgan (Shemar Moore) get together when the show ends. I love her outfits, hairstyles and makeup on that show. As well, some of the things she says are great. I especially love, "This case has severely affected my ability to giggle."

Being deaf definitely does not stop Marlee. She has been one of the most well-respected actresses I know of and her talents are undeniable. She shows that nothing should stop you from pursuing your dreams.

Meryl is perhaps the most prolific actress I know of. She has won every award I can think of and then some. The Oscars are not the same unless she's nominated. I can't think of a year when she hasn't been. She's what every actress should aspire to be.

Being Ivy League educated, Natalie knows a great deal about intelligent choices. She is a very smart and beautiful woman with amazing talent. I have not seen much of her work but I want to. I heard her acceptance speech at the Oscars and it was so amazing. She has a great sense of what matters to her.

Nikki can act, sing and dance -- and always get the guy. I love her in "Hairspray." In Hollywood, it is very rare for the bigger girl to get the handsome guy but she does. And rightfully so. She's beautiful and she has a great personality. In all my stories, the bigger girl gets the guy too. She's a great inspiration to me and other girls.

Sissy is one of the bona fide method actors. I learned about method acting in high school drama class and I immediately thought of her. When I learned that, in "Carrie," she did her own stunts -- and was even willing to use real blood during the infamous prom scene -- I was blown away. No wonder she was nominated for an Oscar for that movie. She's just great.

Thora has a quirkiness that just seems to make her so attractive. I have seen three of her movies and I love them all. She has a natural ability to get into the character so that she makes them her own.