Pick Your Favorite Underrated Starlets And We'll Reveal Your Type
- by Dylan Dembrow
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Tired of looking at the same ten A-list actresses all the time? So are we. Which is why we're going a little deeper for this quiz to appreciate some of the underrated talents (and beauties) currently working in show business.
Yes, we know that Charlize Theron is drop-dead gorgeous. Or how easy it is to get lost in Emma Stone's emerald eyes. But there's also something about these beautiful stars that feels a little bit... unattainable. Sure, we might enjoy watching them for a couples hours. But once the movie ends, most average guys know they stand no chance of landing a girl who is that good looking or charismatic.
That's not to say that the women listed below aren't attractive. In fact, quite the contrary. These women just aren't as world-renowned as the upper-most echelon of A-list actresses. And for many, they also have a number of quirks or endearing qualities that you may actually find more relatable -- and thus, more attractive.
So while these women certainly deserve more recognition for their film and TV work, for now, let's start by enjoying them more on a surface level. And if you're familiar with their work/ personalities, that will only make it that much easier for us to tell you what type of women you're ultimately into!
Let's get started!
Alison Brie
Most probably became familiar with Alison Brie when she starred as Annie Edison in the sitcom Community from 2009 to 2015. But she has also appeared in Mad Men, Scream 4, and Get Hard. She currently plays the lead role of Ruth Wilder in the Netflix comedy GLOW.
Krysten Ritter
If you like your women with a bit of a darker edge, then look no further than Krysten Ritter! This actress has appeared in the shows Breaking Bad and Don’t Trust the B— in Apartment 23. She currently plays Jessica Jones in the Netflix Marvel franchise.
Ellie Kemper
Do you like your women with a bit of pluck? If that’s the case, you probably can’t get any pluckier than Ellie Kemper. This actress broke big after appearing as the new receptionist Erin on The Office, and has gone on to star in her own sitcom, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt.
Rashida Jones
Most people probably first became familiar with actress Rashida Jones when she popped up in season three of The Office. But she has since gone on to snag a starring role in Parks and Rec along with a number of hit comedy films, including I Love You, Man.
Leslie Bibb
Partner to recent Academy Award-winning actor Sam Rockwell, actress Leslie Bibb has had a successful career in Hollywood of her own. She’s appeared as the journalist Christine Everhart in the first two Iron Man movies and more recently starred in 2017’s The Babysitter.
Gillian Jacobs
Comedic actress Gillian Jacobs has popped up in a number of hit shows and movies throughout the course of the last decade. Her career really took off after appearing as Britta Perry on the sitcom Community, and she has since gone on to appear in the shows Love and Girls.
Tricia Helfer
Model turned actress Tricia Helfer first achieved widespread recognition for playing Cylon Number Six in the critically acclaimed reboot of Battlestar /Galactica. She currently appears on the Fox series Lucifer, playing the character of Charlotte Richards.
Lizzy Caplan
Lizzy Caplan got her first big break playing Sarah in the cult classic TV series Freaks and Geeks. Since then, she has popped up in a number of popular shows, including True Blood, Party Down, and Masters of Sex, as well as critically acclaimed movies like Cloverfield and 127 Hours.
Heather Graham
Thanks to her stunningly good looks, Heather Graham is often cast to play the films eye candy or love interests, as she did in the ‘90s films Swingers, Boogie Nights, and Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me. So is this blonde bombshell your cup of tea?
Kaley Cuoco
Before she achieved widespread recognition for playing Penny in the long-running CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory, actress Kaley Cuoco first starred as Bridget Hennessy on ABC’s 8 Simple Rules. She has also appeared in the films Why Him? and Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie.
Evangeline Lilly
Before she was playing hope van Dyne (AKA The Wasp) in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Canadian actress Evangeline Lilly won over plenty of hearts (and eyes) playing Kate Austen in the massively popular ABC sci-fi series Lost. But do you fancy her?
Emmy Rossum
Before she was winning audiences over with he performance as Fiona Gallagher on Shameless, actress Emmy Rossum starred in a number of critical and commercial hits, including Mystic River and The Day After Tomorrow. She is also an accomplished singer/ songwriter.
Jena Malone
Jena Malone is one of those actresses that you know you’ve seen before but you can’t exactly remember where. The actress's first big role was playing Gretchen in the 2001 film Donnie Darko, but she has also appeared in Pride & Prejudice, Sucker Punch, and The Hunger Games.
Summer Glau
Sci-fi nerds everywhere have probably gotten a glimpse or two at this American-born actress, who has appeared in Terminator: The Sarah Conner Chronicles, Dollhouse, and Arrow. But most notably, Glau played River Tam in the cult classic space series Firefly.
Lauren Cohan
Actress Lauren Cohan is best-known for playing Maggie Greene in the long-running AMC zombie series The Walking Dead. But before she was dispatching hordes of walkers, she appeared in other popular TV shows including Supernatural, Chuck, and The Vampire Diaries.
Morena Baccarin
Morena Baccarin is yet another actress who has a tendency to pop up in numerous sci-fi and fantasy series, making her a sure favorite amongst nerdy guys. To date, she has appeared in Firefly, Stargate SG-1, V, and Gotham. She also appeared in 2016’s Deadpool alongside Ryan Reynolds.
Linda Cardellini
Linda Cardellini is truly an actress who does not get the credit she deserves. Even when she appears in less-than-perfect movies or shows, she aways gives a standout performance. Cardellini has appeared in projects such as Freaks and Geeks, Mad Men, the Scooby-Doo film series, and Avengers: Age of Ultron.
Yvonne Strahovski
Australian-born actress Yvonne Strahovski has a tendency to play characters that are a bit rough around the edges. This includes her performances in shows like Dexter, The Handmaid’s Tale, and 24: Live Another Day. She has also provided her voice for the Mass Effect game series.
Lucy Liu
Lucy Liu reigned supreme through the late ‘90s and early 2000s, appearing in shows including Ally McBeal, and the critically acclaimed films Kill Bill Vol. 1 and Chicago. More recently, she played Dr. Joan Watson on the CBS series Elementary.
Karen Gillan
You may not recognize Scottish actress Karen Gillan right off the bat, but there’s a good chance you’ve seen her before. Gillian actually plays the character of Nebula in the Guardians of the Galaxy movies — where she’s disguised under heavy makeup and prosthetics.
Sienna Miller
Known equally well in both the acting and fashion worlds, Sienna Miller began her career in show business as a model before making her jump to the big screen. Her first big break came in 2004 when she starred in Layer Cake opposite Daniel Craig.
Julianne Hough
Know for being a two-time champion on Dancing with the Stars, Julianne Hough made a jump to the big screen with her first leading role in 2011’s Footloose. She has been nominated for multiple Emmy awards for Outstanding Choreography and recently appeared in Fox’s live broadcast of Grease.
Eliza Dushku
After appearing as Faith on the popular WB series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Eliza Dushku went on to star in a number of other Joss Whedon shows, including the spin-off Angel and the unrelated series Dollhouse. She is set to star in the upcoming fantasy series The Black Company.
Amanda Seyfried
While Amanda Seyfried continues to be synonymous with the ditzy character she played in Mean Girls, the actress has turned in a number of impressive and distinctly different performances since. She appeared in the horror-comedy Jennifer’s Body in 2009, and the musical Les Miserable in 2012.
Emily Deschanel
If you’re a fan of the crime/ comedy series Bones — which has been running for over 10 years on Fox — then there’s a good chance that you’re also fond of the main actress, Emily Deschanel. The actress has also had supporting roles in a number of hit films.
Anna Kendrick
While she is mostly known for starring in The Twilight Saga and Pitch Perfect film series, Anna Kendrick has also starred in a number of lesser-known movies that have earned critical acclaim. These include Up in the Air, 50/50, and End of Watch.
Rose Byrne
Insidious. X-Men: First Class. Bridesmaids. Neighbors. Rose Byrne has quite the impressive filmography — yet she hardly gets brought up when people are talking about the hottest actress working today. While that may seem unfair, maybe Byrne simply prefers to fly a bit under the pop culture radar.
Jenna Fischer
If you’re a fan of The Office, it’s pretty much near impossible to not develop a slight crush on Pam Beesly (AKA Jenna Fischer) throughout the nine seasons of the sitcom. So were you just as obsessed with the receptionist as Jim Halpert?
Kate Mara
Much like her sister, Rooney Mara, actress Kate Mara has a tendency to tackle darker roles, including her performance as journalist Zoe Barnes in the political thriller House of Cards. She also appeared in season one of American Horror Story.
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Sometimes one great show is all you need to become a star. Which was exactly the case for Sarah Michelle Gellar, who played the title character on Buffy the Vampire Slayer for seven seasons. She also appeared in a number of hit ‘90s movies, including Scream 2 and Cruel Intentions.
Milla Jovovich
Once the highest paid model in the world, Milla Jovovich has gone on to star in a number of big-budget action flicks. Since 2002, the actress has become synonymous with the Resident Evil franchise, as she’s played the character of Alice in five follow-up sequels to the original film.
Alexandra Breckenridge
Another actress that you probably recognize but can’t quite put your finger on where you’ve seen her, Alexandra Breckenridge has had supporting roles in some of the most popular shows on television, including American Horror Story, The Walking Dead, and This Is Us.
Rose McGowan
Best known for her role as Paige Matthews on the popular supernatural series Charmed, actress Rose McGowan has been making her way in show business since she was still a teenager. Some of her biggest feature films include Grindhouse and Scream.
Alyson Hannigan
With a tendency to play quirky characters, actress Alyson Hannigan is definitely a favorite amongst nerdy guys. She first achieved widespread recognition for her performances as Willow on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, before going on to star in the American Pie films and How I Met Your Mother.
Naomie Harris
Before British actress Naomie Harris received widespread critical acclaim for her performance in 2016’s Moonlight, the actress had starred in a number of fan-favorite films. These included Pirates of the Caribbean, 28 Days Later, and the two Bond films Skyfall and Spectre.
Kat Dennings
Before nabbing a leading role in the popular sitcom 2 Broke Girls, Kat Dennings had supporting roles in a number of other shows and movies, including Sex and the City and The 40-Year-Old Virgin. You may have also spotted her in both of the Thor Marvel movies.
Isla Fisher
Wife of off-beat funnyman Sacha Baron Cohen, Australian actress Isla Fisher has proven that she has some serious comedy chops of her own. Fisher has starred in such comedy films including Scooby-Doo, Wedding Crasher, and Hot Rod. She also appeared in 2013’s Now You See Me.
Allison Williams
If you didn’t happen to catch Allison Williams in the popular HBO series Girls, you probably spotted her in last year’s critically acclaimed horror film Get Out. Williams is also the daughter of famed news anchor Brian Williams, and she is also active in politics and social advocacy.
Noomi Rapace
Swedish actress Noomi Rapace isn’t afraid of letting it all hang out for her gritty film roles. She played the title character in the Swedish adaptation of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and its subsequent sequels. But most Americans probably first spotted her in 2012’s Prometheus.
Hannah Simone
London born actress Hannah Simone is probably best known for her supporting role as Cece on the Fox sitcom New Girl. But before she ever landed that role, she was already an accomplished model and television host. She's set to star in the upcoming ABC sitcom The Greatest American Hero.
