Top 10 British Actresses In 2023 - 2024

The British has some of the best actresses in the field. From dramas, to action, to romance and comedy, these actresses have done everything brilliantly. Today, we will be talking about some of these actresses who are not just well known in their country but around the world. 

1. Judi Dench 

She has been performing since 1957 and has been nominated for around seven Academy Awards and has won six British Academy Film Awards. The actress has also won 2 Gold Globes Award, a Tony Award and two Screen Actor Guid Awards. With films and television, she has also spent a lot time on stage. She starred in Shakespeare plays. 

2. Maggie Smith 

She has been in the industry for more than 65 years and has performed in films, televison and on stage. She is one of the most popular British actress and no matter the role she does it exceptionally good. I really loved her as Lady Violet Crawley in Downton Abbey. 

3. Helena Bonham Carter 

If you are a Tin Burton fan, you must definately know Carter then. She starred in many of his films and they were also married for 13 years. She has been nominated for numerous awards, including 2 Academy Awards, 8 Golden Globe Awards, and she has won a BAFTA Award. 

4. Emily Blunt 

She made her debut on 2001 and had worked in many television series in films before her breakthough in The Devil Wears Prada. She then earned starring roles in movies such as The Young Victoria and The Girl on the Train.

5. Kate Winslet 

She is a well-known British actress and we all recognise her for the role is the historical drama, Titanic. Winslet has won Academy Awards, Grammy Awards and Emmy Awards. She has also been awarded several BAFTA Awards, and has won 3 British Academy Film Awards. 

6. Emma Watson 

She rose as a star with her role in the Harry Potter series. In addition to being a talented actress, Watson is an activist. She was appointed UN Women Goodwill ambassador in 2014, and works alongside the UN to work towards gender equality. Specifically, through the program she helped to launch called HeForShe. 

7. Helen Mirren 

She is an acclaimed British actress who is one of the few people in the world to have earned what it called the Triple Crown of Acting. This means that she has won an Academy Award, an Emmy Award and a Tony Award in acting.

8. Carey Mulligan 

She has been a part of many historical and period dramas. She doesn’t only do historical dramas. She also played in Drive and Shame, dramas all the same, but definitely a different style than the others I’ve mentioned.

9. Julie Andrews 

She starred in the original Mary Poppins movie, The Sound of Music, and The Princess Diaries. I love all of these movies! Andrews isn’t just an actress, she is a really talented singer as well.

10. Keira Knightley  

We probably  recognise her from the blockbuster series Pirates of the Caribbean as Elizabeth Swann! She also starred in Bend it Like Beckham as Jules Paxton.