Pick Or Pass On These Starlets And We'll Guess Your Type
- by Dylan Dembrow
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With no shortage of dating and meet-up apps, it may be easier now than ever before to find a potential partner. But that doesn’t necessarily make it any easier for someone to know exactly what they’re looking for. Like all things in life — whether it be what major to study or what kind of job to apply for — it can be hard to figure out which path to pursue in life.
Therefore, before anyone steps out into the dating world, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to figure out which type of individual they’re actually attracted to. While this might seem like limiting one’s options, with literally millions of fish in the sea, it’s never a bad idea to have a certain type of criteria in mind — one that extends beyond simple physical attraction.
Possibly the easiest way to do this is to think about which actresses someone finds themselves drawn to. It is, of course, completely natural to develop a crush on a celebrity or a TV character. And while someone people may see this as counter-productive, it could actually be their compass to finding the right person out in the real world.
So let’s do just that, and see if we can pin down a type!
Kristen Bell
For many people, Kristen Bell is — and always will be — synonymous with Veronica Mars. In fact, a revival series for the once-canceled cult classic is currently in the works at Hulu. That being said, Bell has been the star of a number of other popular projects, including Frozen and The Good Place.
Emilia Clarke
Emilia Clarke is best known for playing the Dragon Queen Daenerys Targaryen on the hit HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones. The show will wrap up next year with its long-anticipated eighth season, where Daenerys is one of the few favorites to claim the Iron Throne. But is Clarke your cup of tea?
Cobie Smulders
For nine seasons, Cobie Smulders enjoyed playing the character of Robin Scherbatsky in the hit CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother. During that time, she also landed a role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe where she plays former S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Maria Hill — who is expected to appear in the upcoming Spider-Man: Homecoming sequel.
Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington enjoyed the honor of being the star of one of the most critically-acclaimed TV shows of its time with Scandal, an ABC thriller that wrapped up earlier this year. Washington has also enjoyed success on the big screen, particularly with her performance as Broomhilda von Schaft in Django Unchained.
Scarlett Johansson
One of the highest-paid and most-profitable film actresses of all time, Scarlett Johansson has enjoyed critical and commercial recognition. While she may be best known for playing Black Widow in the MCU, she’s also appeared in some lesser-known masterpieces, including Lost in Translation and Under the Skin.
Emmy Rossum
Most people recognize Emmy Rossum for her portrayal as Fiona Gallagher on the Showtime dramedy Shameless. But even before she landed this leading role, the actress enjoyed a number of roles in critically and commercially successful films, such as Mystic River and The Day After Tomorrow. She also enjoys works as a professional singer.
Gal Gadot
Within just a few years, Gal Gadot has skyrocketed to become one of the most recognizable leading ladies in Hollywood. This is, of course, thanks to her role as Wonder Woman in the DC Extended Universe. She is expected to reprise the part in next year’s sequel, Wonder Woman 1984.
Natalie Dormer
After gaining some widespread recognition thanks to her part as Anne Bolyen in the Showtime series The Tudors, Natalie Dormer eventually went on to land a role in HBO’s Game of Thrones. Here, she played Margaery Tyrell, the Queen of the Seven Kingdoms who was married to two consecutive kings before she met her demise.
Emma Stone
Emma Stone has certainly come a long way since her Superbad days. While she’s continued to demonstrate her comedy chops in films such as Easy A and Crazy, Stupid, Love, Stone has also gone on to earn critical acclaim for her dramatic work. She even ended up winning the Oscar for Best Actress thanks to her performance in La La Land.
Tatiana Maslany
It seems like Tatiana Maslany pretty much won the acting role of a lifetime when she was cast as the lead in the science fiction series Orphan Black. Here, Maslany got the chance to play multiple clones of the same women — many of whom were strikingly different from the next. Her performances ended up garnering Maslany massive critical acclaim.
Sophie Turner
Yet another actress who has been turned into a household name thanks to Game of Thrones, Sophie Turner has played Sansa Stark throughout seven seasons of the hit fantasy series. However, many may also recognize her for playing Jean Grey in the X-Men movies — a performance she will reprise in next year’s Dark Phoenix.
Gabrielle Union
Throughout the late ‘90s and early 2000s, Gabrielle Union appeared in a string of teen comedies, including Bring It On, She’s All That, and 10 Things I Hate About You. More recently, she has enjoyed playing the title role on the BET drama series Being Mary Jane, which is expected to conclude with a TV movie later this year.
Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron has actively gone out of her way to avoid playing the love interest or eye candy in feature films. The result has turned her into one of the most dynamic and compelling actresses working today. Theron is clearly not afraid to take her performances to the extreme, which is apparent in movies like Monster and Young Adult.
Megan Fox
Megan Fox skyrocketed to fame thanks to her performance as Mikaela Barnes in the Transformers film series. Since then, she’s continued to enjoy roles in everything from blockbusters to comedies, to drama films. She is set to star as one of the leads in the upcoming dramedy Zeroville alongside James Franco and Seth Rogen.
Evangeline Lilly
After breaking big thanks to her performance in the ABC sci-fi series Lost — where she played the convict Kate Austen — Evangeline Lilly has gone on to enjoyed much success on the big screen. She’s already secured parts in two massively successful franchise, including The Hobbit trilogy and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Gillian Anderson
You must know that audiences love you when you’ve been able to play the same character across multiple decades and still fans are asking for more. Such is the case with Gillian Anderson and her role as FBI Agent Dana Scully on the X-Files, a series which began in 1993 and has enjoyed a few revival seasons in the last few years.
Natalie Portman
At the age of only 37, Natalie Portman has already been nominated for three Academy Awards, winning one for her 2010 performance as the lead of Black Swan. She’s continued to star in some of the best-reviewed movies of their respective years, including last year’s Jackie and this year’s Annihilation.
Naomie Harris
Naomie Harris has been acting professionally since the 1980s. But it seems like she is only starting to get the credit she deserves within the last few years. Many may recognize her from her role as Eve Moneypenny in the James Bond film series. But more recently, she appeared in the Best Picture of the Year winner Moonlight.
Katee Sackhoff
Katee Sackhoff became a favorite of Sci-Fi fans everywhere when she landed the role of Kara Thrace (AKA Starbuck) on the series Battlestar Galactica. The show may have wrapped up in 2009, but Sackhoff has continued to enjoy success on the big and small screen with projects like Longmore, The Flash, and Oculus.
Alyson Hannigan
Most actors are massively lucky to land a role in one semi-popular series. But Alyson Hannigan has been a star of multiple hit series, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer and How I Met Your Mother. She is often cast as the female who appears extremely innocent on the outside, only to prove herself to be way stronger than anybody bargained for.
Blake Lively
Blake Lively rose to prominence thanks to her leading role as Serena van der Woodsen on Gossip Girl, which ran for six seasons on the CW. She has since popped up in the films The Town, The Shallows, and A Simple Favor, among others. In 2012, she married her Green Lantern co-star Ryan Reynolds.
Aubrey Plaza
Aubrey Plaza has carved out a profession for herself playing cynical and sarcastic characters. This largely began with her role as April Ludgate on NBC’s Parks and Recreation. But since then, she’s popped up in a number of other hit shows and movies, including Safety Not Guaranteed, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, and Ingrid Goes West.
Michelle Monaghan
Because she often ends up playing the supporting character or the love interest, one might argue that Michelle Monaghan has not gotten the credit she deserves as an actress. She has been working steadily in the entertainment industry since 2000, where she has popped up in some massive critical and commercial hits, including Source Code and True Detective.
Alicia Vikander
Alicia Vikander has really been stealing the spotlight in the last few years. In 2014, the Swedish-born actress appeared in the critically acclaimed Ex Machina, where she played the android Ava. Since then, she has appeared in everything from The Danish Girl to Jason Bourne, to this year’s Tomb Raider reboot.
Melissa Benoist
After appearing as Marley Rose, a supporting character in the hit Fox musical series Glee, Melissa Benoist would eventually go on to earn the title role of Supergirl in the ongoing CW series. You may have also spotted her in the films Whiplash, The Longest Ride, and Patriots Day. She’s married to fellow Glee co-star Blake Jenner.
Grace Park
Grace Park’s recognition as a talented actress really took off when she landed the role of Sharon in the series Battlestar Galactica. Here, she got to show off her acting chops by playing multiple incarnations of the same character. She’s since enjoyed another leading role on Hawaii Five-0.
Jennifer Lawrence
Few actresses have achieved such critical acclaim at such a young age as Jennifer Lawrence has. Before she was even a well-known performer, Lawrence received an Academy Award nomination for her 2010 performance in Winter’s Bone. Since then, she’s had three more Oscar nominations, including one win for 2012’s Silver Linings Playbook.
Elizabeth Banks
Though she may be best known for her comedic work in films such as Pitch Perfect, Elizabeth Banks has also enjoyed success in blockbuster films such as The Hunger Games and Power Rangers, as well as dramas like Man on a Ledge. More recently, she’s branched out into the directing world.
Lauren Cohan
Few characters have survived as long as Maggie Greene on the massively popular AMC zombie epic. The character is portrayed by Lauren Cohan, who enjoyed work on other hit series including Supernatural and The Vampire Diaries before landing the role of Maggie. She also had a brief cameo in 2016’s Batman v Superman.
Morena Baccarin
When you’re the star of a cult TV show as big as Firefly, you can pretty much guarantee that fans of the show will be remembering you for decades to come. Such is the case with Morena Baccarin, who appeared as Inara Serra on the short-lived yet massively beloved Sci-Fi series. She’s since appeared as Vanessa in the Deadpool films.
Anna Kendrick
Now 33-years-old, Anna Kendrick has been acting professionally since she was a young teenager. She began working on the stage before making her transition to the big and small screen. She’s since appeared in everything from The Twilight Saga film series and Pitch Perfect, to Up in the Air and End of Watch.
Rose Byrne
Rose Byrne is one of those actresses who seems to pop up in some of the biggest movies of the year — yet she doesn’t have the same name recognition of many other A-list stars. But maybe she likes it that way, as Byrne has enjoyed a diverse time in film, starring in everything from broad comedies like Bridesmaids to horror films like Insidious.
Margot Robbie
This Australian actress achieved widespread recognition when she appeared in the 2013 Martin Scorsese film The Wolf of Wall Street opposite Leonardo DiCaprio. She’s continued to enjoy critical and commercial success thanks to her performances as the comic book villain Harley Quinn and the real life figure skater Tonya Harding.
Amber Heard
In 2008, Amber Heard enjoyed a bit part opposite Seth Rogen in the buddy comedy Pineapple Express. She’s certainly come a long way to establish herself as leading material since then, as she’s popped up in everything from The Ward and The Rum Diary to the Danish Girl. From 2015 to 2017 she was married to fellow actor Johnny Depp.
Caity Lotz
If you were a fan of the AMC period drama Mad Men, you may briefly remember spotting Caity Lotz as the elementary school teacher Stephanie Horton. Since then, she’s better known for playing Sarah Lance/ White Canary in the CW shows Arrow and Legends of Tomorrow, among others. Last year, she appeared in the film Small Town Crime.
Alexandra Breckenridge
Alexandra Breckenridge is another actress who often doesn’t seem to get the credit she deserves, as she usually ends up appearing in a supporting capacity. That being said, she has appeared in some of TV’s biggest shows, ranging everywhere from This Is Us to Family Guy — where she’s voiced various characters throughout the show’s run.
Lizzy Caplan
After appearing as a supporting character in cult hits such as Freaks and Geeks and Mean Girls, Lizzy Caplan went mainstream when she landed the leading role in the 2007 film Cloverfield. Since then, you may have spotted her in other big budget movies like Hot Tub Time Machine and The Interview, or in shows like Party Down and The League.
Kate Mara
The sister of fellow actress Rooney Mara, Kate Mara is probably best known for her role as Zoe Barnes in the Netflix drama series House of Cards. She’s also appeared in some critically acclaimed films, such as Brokeback Mountain and The Martian. Last year, she married her Fantastic Four co-star Jaime Bell.
Rachel McAdams
In 2004, Rachel McAdams broke onto the scene in a big way thanks to her drastically different performances in Mean Girls and The Notebook. She has enjoyed a versatile filmography ever since, appearing in everything from the superhero movie Doctor Strange to the hard-hitting drama Spotlight, which won Best Picture of the Year.
Alyssa Milano
Alyssa Milano is best known for playing Samantha Micelli on Who’s the Boss?, as well as Phoebe Halliwell on Charmed. Both shows were massively popular, running for well over 100 episodes and earning Milano widespread recognition. More recently, she appeared as Renata Murphy Delvecchio.
Alexandra Daddario
Alexandra Daddario rose to prominence thanks to her role as Annabeth Chase in the Percy Jackson series. She has since popped up as a guest star in some highly popular shows, including It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and True Detective. You may have also spotted her in last year’s Baywatch.
Jessica Alba
Jessica Alba has been acting professionally since 1994. But many probably first took note of her in the early 2000s thanks to films such as Sin City, Fantastic Four, and Into the Blue. She is set to star as one of the main characters in the upcoming police procedural titled L.A.’s Finest.
Mila Kunis
Mila Kunis’s breakout role came when she landed the part of Jackie Burkhart on That ‘70s Show — which would go on to run for eight seasons and 200 episodes on Fox. She’s since starred in a slew of popular movies and TV shows, including everything from comedies like Forgetting Sarah Marshall to horror films such as Black Swan.
Brie Larson
After becoming known for her work in comedic projects, Brie Larson stunned audiences with her dramatic performance in the 2015 film Room, which ended up winning her the Oscar for Best Actress. She’s now set to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe where she will portray Captain Marvel in the 2019 film.
Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Even at the age of 33, Mary Elizabeth Winstead has already enjoyed such a diverse and impressive filmography working in the entertainment industry. She’s appeared in horror films (Final Destination 3), comedies (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World) and dramas (The Spectacular Now). In 2016, she played the lead in the Sci-Fi 10 Cloverfield Lane.
Emma Watson
Of course, everyone remembers Emma Watson from her star-turning performance as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films. But upon their conclusion, Watson’s stardom continues to grow. Last year, she played Belle in the live-action reimagining of Beauty and the Beast, which went on to gross over a billion dollars worldwide.
Olivia Wilde
Many people got their first glimpse of Olivia Wilde when she appeared as Dr. Remy Hadley on the medical drama House, where she landed a supporting role that stretched throughout the second half of the series. Since then, she has enjoyed success on the big screen with movies like In Time and The Incredible Burt Wonderstone.
Zoe Saldana
Zoe Saldana has appeared in the biggest movie and the biggest movie franchise of all time. Of course, we’re talking about 2009’s Avatar and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As if this wasn’t already enough success, she’s also portrayed Nyota Uhura in the Star Trek reboot film series from 2009 to 2016, with talks for other installments currently underway.
Amanda Seyfried
Whether it be comedies or musicals or dramas, Amanda Seyfried seems like she can do it all. Some of her biggest movies to date include Mean Girls, Jennifer’s Body, and Les Miserables. More recently, she reprised her role in the sequel, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, which came out earlier this year.
Kristen Stewart
From 2008 to 2012, Kristen Stewart portrayed Bella Swan in the massively popular Twilight Saga film series. While she has continued to appear in blockbusters, like Snow White and the Huntsman, she now tends to favor smaller, more independent projects such as Cafe Society and Lizzie, which have earned her critical recognition.
