13 actresses who at one time shone not only with beauty

Nowadays, people are easily distracted by the glamour and the external gloss of young actresses who may not be distinguished by great acting talent, but still get all the main roles and the love of fans. That is why it is worth remembering that earlier not only beauty was appreciated (although there is nowhere without it in the world of cinema), but also acting skills, which distinguished these critics ' favorites among a huge number of pretenders to leading roles of beauties. 

Here are 13 actresses who at one time shone not only with beauty, but also with talent. Although we believe that even now these respectable ladies will give a head start to any young Hollywood star.

Diana Rigg is a British theater and film actress, one of the outstanding actresses of the XX century. Throughout her career, she remained at the peak of popularity, she was awarded the title "lady"by the queen. She starred in the TV series "Games of Thrones" as Lady Olenna Tyrell.

Carrie Fisher is best known for her role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars movie saga, Fisher is also a screenwriter, a novelist.

Jane Fonda Being the daughter of the famous Henry Fonda, Jane was able to make her way to the Hollywood sky not only with beauty, but also with talent. Her track record, as well as a set of awards from film academies, is impressive. 

Helen Mirren is a British actress who became famous all over the world for playing the roles of crowned heads – Mirren played the English queens three times (Charlotte, Elizabeth I, Elizabeth II). In 1979, she was noticed thanks to her acting in the scandalous film "Caligula".

Meryl Streep is an American theater and film actress, considered one of the greatest actresses of our time. It seems that the owner of a huge number of awards and prizes can do any role – Streep continues to please her fans and critics with new roles.

Sophia Loren is a world-famous Italian actress and singer. 81-year-old Lauren still shines in society, recently she even became a muse for a new fashion collection from Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana.

Susan Sarandon is an American actress and Oscar winner, she played the most famous roles in films after forty years, performed on Broadway and starred on television.

Goldie Hawn is an American actress, producer and director. Winner of the Academy Award for his role in the film" Cactus Flower " in 1969. It has not been removed for the last 15 years.

Brigitte Bardot is a French actress and singer who became famous for her role in the film "And God created a Woman" in 1956. In the 1950s and 1960s, she was recognized as a sex symbol, and young actresses are still trying to imitate her image. In 1973, she completed her film career, starting to actively fight for the protection of animals.

Maggie Smith is a British actress who became famous all over the world thanks to the role of Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter films. The owner of a huge number of awards and prizes, the 81-year-old actress continues to successfully act.

Catherine Deneuve, a French actress and singer, one of the most beautiful women of her time, acquired the status of a star after the screening of the film "Cherbourg umbrellas" in 1964 at the Cannes Film Festival.

Julie Andrews is a British actress, singer and writer. She started her career on Broadway, where she was proclaimed the "queen of the musical". She became famous all over the world thanks to the main role in the film "The Sound of Music".

Judi Dench is one of the most famous and honorary British actresses of film and theater. Judi Dench's worldwide fame was brought by a series of films about James Bond, where she played the imperturbable M.