Top 7 Hollywood actresses as spy agents shined on screen and gave some powerful female characters – Angelina Jolie, Gal Gadot, Charlize Theron and more.
While James Bond, Mission Impossible and Bourne movies continues to be some of the most popular spy/agent movies, many of female led films of this genre has entertained us and gave us some iconic characters as well. These women also need to shine back on screen with more sequels and spin-off in future.
Here are 7 Hollywood actresses as spy agents.
Higlights
Charlize Theron – Atomic Blonde (2017).
Charlize Theron played the role of Lorraine Boughton, an MI6 agent, who is sent to Berin during Cold War.
Angelina Jolie – Salt (2010).
Angelina Jolie shined on screen as Evelyn Salt, a CIA agent accused of being a Russian spy.
Jessica Chastain – Zero Dark Thirty (2012).
Jessica Chastain played Maya, a CIA agent, involved in the hunt of Osama Bin Laden.
Cate Blanchett – Charlotte Gray (2001).
Cate Blanchett gained praises for her portraya of Charlotte Gray – a scottish woman who turns spy for the French Resistance.
Penelope Cruz – The 355 (2022).
Penelope Cruz won the fans as a skilled agent named Graciela who teams up with other female spies to fight a global threat.
Diane Kruger – Inglorious Basterds (2009).
Diane Kruger played the role of Bridget Von Hammersmark, a german actress and spy, who helps allied troops during World War 2.
Gal Gadot – Heart Of Stone (2023).
Gal Gadot broke her Wonder Woman avatar and became an agent in this movie also starring Indian actress Alia Bhat.