Actresses from Australia

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    • Cate Blanchett
       Occupation: Actress

      Cate Blanchett is an Australian actress and producer widely regarded as one of the best performers of her generation, known for her versatility across both film and stage.

      She has received numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards (Oscars): Best Supporting Actress for portraying Katharine Hepburn in The Aviator (2004) and Best Actress for Blue Jasmine (2013).

      Some of her most well-known roles include:

      Queen Elizabeth I in Elizabeth (1998) and Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2007).

      Galadriel, the elf queen, in The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–2003) and The Hobbit trilogy.

      The title role in the romantic drama Carol (2015).

      The villain Hela in the Marvel film Thor: Ragnarok (2017).

      The conductor Lydia Tár in Tár (2022).

      Beyond film, she has an extensive career in theater, including time as the co-Artistic Director of the Sydney Theatre Company. She is celebrated for her ability to embody complex, multidimensional characters across a wide range of genres.

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    • Courtney Eaton
       Occupation: Actress

      Courtney Jane Eaton is an Australian actress and former model.

      Born on January 6, 1996, in Bunbury, Western Australia, she began her career as a model before making her acting debut in the 2015 post-apocalyptic action film Mad Max: Fury Road, where she played the role of Cheedo the Fragile.

      She subsequently starred in the fantasy action film Gods of Egypt (2016). Since 2021, she has gained recognition for her role as teenage Lottie Matthews in the Showtime thriller drama series Yellowjackets. Her other film appearances include Parachute (2023).

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    • Isla Fisher
       Occupation: Actress

      Isla Fisher is an Australian actress and writer, known for her roles in numerous movies and television shows. She was born in Muscat, Oman, in 1976 to Scottish parents, but she and her family moved to Perth, Western Australia when she was six years old, and she considers herself very Australian.

      She rose to prominence for her portrayal of Shannon Reed on the Australian soap opera Home and Away (1994–1997). She transitioned to Hollywood with a role in Scooby-Doo (2002) and had her breakthrough with the film Wedding Crashers (2005). Her other notable films include Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009), The Great Gatsby (2013), and Now You See Me (2013). She also published two teen novels, Bewitched and Seduced by Fame, by the age of 18.

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    • Kylie Minogue
       Occupation: Singer

      Kylie Ann Minogue is an Australian singer, songwriter, and actress. Frequently referred to as the "Princess of Pop", she has achieved recognition in both the music industry and the fashion world as a major style icon. Her accolades include two Grammy Awards, four Brit Awards and eighteen ARIA Music Awards. Minogue is the highest-selling Australian female artist of all time, with sales surpassing 80 million records worldwide. In 2024, Time listed her in its annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

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    • Margot Robbie
       Occupation: Actress

      Margot Robbie is an Australian actress and producer known for her versatile roles in both blockbuster and independent films.

      She was born on July 2, 1990, in Dalby, Queensland, and first gained recognition in Australia for her role as Donna Freedman on the soap opera Neighbours from 2008 to 2011.

      Her international breakthrough came with the role of Naomi Lapaglia in Martin Scorsese's The Wolf of Wall Street (2013). She achieved widespread fame for portraying the DC Comics anti-hero Harley Quinn in Suicide Squad (2016) and reprised the role in subsequent films.

      Robbie has received critical acclaim and multiple award nominations, including Academy Award nominations for her performances as Tonya Harding in the biopic I, Tonya (2017), which she also produced, and as a Fox News employee in Bombshell (2019). Most recently, she starred as the title character and produced the highly successful film Barbie (2023).

      She is a co-founder of the production company LuckyChap Entertainment, which focuses on female-driven projects. She is married to British filmmaker Tom Ackerley.

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    • Nicole Kidman
       Occupation: Actress

      Nicole Kidman is an Australian and American actress and producer known for her versatility across many genres in both film and television.

      Career Highlights:

      She began her career in Australia in the 1980s, achieving her international breakthrough with the thriller Dead Calm (1989).

      Her notable film roles include the musical Moulin Rouge! (2001), the horror film The Others (2001), and her Academy Award-winning portrayal of Virginia Woolf in The Hours (2002).

      In recent years, she has gained acclaim for her work in television, most notably as a star and executive producer on the HBO series Big Little Lies, for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award.

      She has consistently ranked among the world's highest-paid actresses and her accolades include an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and multiple Golden Globe Awards.

      Beyond her acting and producing work, Kidman is also a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF and UN Women. She is married to country music star Keith Urban.

      Would you like to know more about her work in a specific film or TV series?

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    • Rebel Wilson
       Occupation: Comedian

      Rebel Melanie Elizabeth Wilson is an Australian actress, comedian and producer. After graduating from the Australian Theatre for Young People in 2003, Wilson began appearing in the SBS comedy series Pizza (2003–2007) and later appeared in the sketch comedy show The Wedge (2006–2007). She wrote, produced and starred in the musical comedy series Bogan Pride (2008). Shortly after moving to the United States, Wilson appeared in the comedy films Bridesmaids and A Few Best Men, both in 2011.

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    • Rose Byrne
       Occupation: Actress

      Rose Byrne is an acclaimed Australian actress known for her versatile career spanning both dramatic and comedic roles in film and television.

      She initially gained recognition in the Australian film industry, winning the Volpi Cup for Best Actress for her lead role in The Goddess of 1967 (2000). She later transitioned to Hollywood, appearing in large-scale productions like Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones (2002) and Troy (2004).

      Her career includes notable dramatic work, particularly her Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated role as Ellen Parsons in the legal thriller series Damages (2007–2012).

      Byrne also established herself as a successful comedic actress with key roles in major hit films such as:

      Bridesmaids (2011)

      Neighbors (2014) and its sequel

      Spy (2015)

      In addition to comedy, she has starred in the horror franchise Insidious and the family films Peter Rabbit. More recently, she has appeared in the miniseries Mrs. America as Gloria Steinem, and the comedy series Physical and Platonic.

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    • Ruby Rose
       Occupation: Actress

      Ruby Rose is an Australian actress, model, and television presenter, known for her striking androgynous appearance, short hair, and tattoos. She gained international recognition for her roles in action and drama projects, often portraying strong, edgy characters. Ruby is also known for her work as a DJ, her activism for LGBTQ+ rights, and her bold fashion sense.

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