Hollywood. It is hard to imagine that someone might not know this word. An American dream factory, an industrial conglomerate for film production, formed in the twenties of the twentieth century in the northwestern area of ​​Los Angeles. The entire US film industry is concentrated in Hollywood: filming pavilions that cannot be counted, huge stage venues, entire fake cities built for filming westerns. The western zone of Hollywood gradually moved into residential neighborhoods, many movie stars preferred to settle in the Malibu and Beverly Hills districts, on the ocean. The first movie star to settle in Malibu was Mary Pickford. Douglas Fairbanks settled next to her. Currently, many Hollywood actresses live in mansions built or bought in Malibu.
Meryl Streep
This mega-star of Hollywood (age 64) began her career in the theater. The film debut of the actress took place in 1977 in the melodrama "Julia" by Fred Zinneman. For thirty-seven years of work in the film industry, Meryl has played about seventy roles. The actress holds the palm in the number of nominations for the Oscar, she has 18, no one else in the history of Hollywood. And for starring in the films Cramer vs. Cramer, Sophie's Choice, and Iron Lady, Meryl Streep received this highest award in cinema. A similar picture is observed in relation to the Golden Globe Award: 28 nominations and 8 prizes received, which is also a Hollywood record. In addition, the actress is one of the first owners of a registered star on the “Walk of Fame”, on which three-generation Hollywood actresses have stars. In 1989, Meryl walked the red carpet and won the Cannes Film Festival. The same thing happened at the 2003 international film festival in Berlin. Actresses who received an Oscar are considered to be among the highest caste of the Hollywood community, and Meryl Streep is in first place on this list.
Personal life Meryl Streep can also serve as an example of success. The actress has four children from her second husband, the sculptor Don Gummer: son Henry, born in 1979, and three daughters - Mary (born in 1983), Grace (born in 1986) and Louise (was born in 1991) .
Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie Voight is one of the most successful, sought-after and highly paid actresses in Hollywood. She was born on June 4, 1975 in Los Angeles. At the age of seven, Angelina starred in a film called "In Search of a Way Out", an adventurous comedy directed by Hal Ashby. This was followed by a long list of films in which young Jolie participated. And finally, in 2001, Angelina starred in the fantasy film "Lara Croft, Tomb Raider". The role of the main character, the archaeologist Lara Croft, brilliantly played by Jolie, made her famous and popular throughout the world, since the film was bought by all the world rental agencies. Angelina Jolie is the owner of the highest film award - Oscar statuettes, she received it in 2000, as well as three Golden Globe awards awarded to her in 1998, 1999 and 2000. Actresses who received the Oscars and Golden Globes, as already mentioned, are considered the elite of Hollywood, and Jolie is no exception - she is a recognized star of the first magnitude.
The personal life of the actress is also developing successfully. Angelina is married to popular actor Brad Pitt, who divorced his previous wife Jennifer Aniston for her sake. The couple is actively involved in charity work, and since Jolie is a goodwill ambassador to the UN, she has to oversee many assistance programs for children around the world.
Julia Roberts
The Hollywood star, the owner of all prestigious awards - Julia Roberts - was born on October 28, 1967 in Atlanta. At the age of twenty, she starred in her first film "Fire Service". The debut turned out to be successful, followed by several more paintings with the participation of Julia, however, the role of Shelby Itenton Latchary in the film "Steel Magnolias" directed by Herbert Ross, filmed in 1989, brought her well-known. For this film, Roberts received the Golden Globe Award, and was also nominated for an Oscar. Hollywood actresses, the list of which includes Julia, are experiencing a high point each in its own time. The second starring role of Julia was the image of Vivian Ward in the film "Pretty Woman", which brought the actress the second Golden Globe and the nomination for an Oscar and BAFTA. The picture was shot in 1990. The most significant work of Julia Roberts can be called the role of the impulsive and emotional human rights activist Erin Brockovich in the film of the same name. For the film "Erin Brockovich" directed by Stephen Soderbergh, the actress received the highest award in cinema - the Oscar statuette, as well as the third Golden Globe and BAFTA award.
The personal life of Julia Roberts was stormy, which is the difference between many other Hollywood actresses. The nineties of the last century passed for her under the sign of numerous novels, which did not last long and followed one after another. However, in the summer of 2002, the actress married cameraman Daniel Modera and a year later gave birth to twins. Spouses live happily in the prestigious area of ​​Malibu, and in their free time from filming, they do charity work.
Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn, the greatest American movie star, an unsurpassed actress in her skill, was born on May 4, 1929 in Brussels. All Hepburn films, without exception, are awarded with prizes, prizes and, most importantly, the boundless love of moviegoers. The starring role for Audrey was the image of Princess Anne in the movie "Roman Vacations" by William Wilder, in which the actress played along with Gregory Peck. The picture was released in 1954 and was a resounding success. The most famous Hollywood actresses congratulated Hepburn and unanimously began to call her "Princess of Hollywood." Audrey received the Oscars, BAFTA and Golden Globes for her Roman Vacations. Further scripts were already written under Audrey Hepburn. Her film partners were Peter O'Toole, Carey Grant, Gary Cooper, Fred Astaire, Henry Fonda, and this is not an exhaustive list. In addition to roles in the cinema, the actress was actively involved in social activities and charity, being a UNICEF goodwill ambassador. In 1999, according to the American Film Institute, Audrey Hepburn took third place in the list of the greatest cinema actresses in the United States. Many Hollywood actresses tried to imitate Hepburn.
Audrey Hepburn's personal life began with a romantic relationship with actor Billy Holden. The novel did not last long, and soon the actress married Mel Ferrer, who was also an actor. The first child was born to Hepburn when she was already 30 years old. The boy was named Sean. The second husband of the movie star was the Italian psychiatrist Andrea Dotti, from whom the son of Luca was born. Due to Andrea's infidelity, the marriage soon broke up. Audrey did not regret the break and completely surrendered to her favorite work.
Cameron Diaz
Cameron Michel Diaz, one of the brightest stars of American cinema, was born on August 30, 1972 in San Diego. She made her debut in the movie "Mask" with Jim Carrey, where she played the role of Tina Carlisle. The debut was successful and Cameron brought three MTV nominations at once: “Best Dance”, “Breakthrough of the Year” and “Most Desired Woman”. The filmography of the actress is quite extensive, includes more than 50 paintings, but Diaz does not have significant roles that claim to be Oscars. Most films belong to the category of films for a wide audience that do not require deep understanding. The actress has occupied her niche in American cinema and fruitfully collaborates with selected directors. A beautiful model appearance opens Cameron Diaz into the family-friendly comedy films. Nevertheless, the actress is on the list of "Best Hollywood Actresses."
The personal life of the star does not contain extreme episodes. For three years, since 1995, Cameron has been in close relationship with actor Matt Dillan, then she met Jareth Leto, a skinny boy-like video director, and even got engaged to him. However, the relationship did not receive further development. The years 2003-2006 passed for Diaz under the sign of a love affair with the popular singer Justin Timberlake. And in 2010, the actress met baseball player Alex Rodriguez, who became her favorite for the next year and a half.
Marilyn Monroe
The legendary film actress, a Hollywood star, Marilyn Monroe (Norma Jean Mortenson), was born in Los Angeles on June 1, 1926. In the 30s and 40s, Marilyn was considered a sex symbol of America, worthy of imitation. The actress had undoubted dramatic talent, but due to the specifics of the film industry, her abilities remained without use. The roles that were offered to the actress were mostly comedic and required light artistry. In 1948, the first film was shot with Marilyn Monroe called "Choristers", in which she realized herself as a singer. The 20th Century Fox Studios signed a seven-year contract with Monroe, and she got the role of Angela Finlay in the movie Asphalt Jungle. In 1954, Marilyn received the title of "Most Popular Actress", which at that time was equivalent to the Oscar, as it meant recognition of the merits of a movie star throughout America. Monroe rightfully leads the list of "Most Beautiful Hollywood Actresses."
Marilyn’s personal life was uneven, relatively calm periods were replaced by violent unrest, periodic marriage alternated with years of loneliness. The first husband of the actress was Arthur Miller, a playwright, the wedding took place in June 1956, and in 1961 a divorce followed. After some time, Marilyn met John Kennedy, the future president of the United States, with whom she began an affair. After the death of Kennedy, the actress for some time met with the president’s brother, Senator Robert Kennedy.
Katherine Zeta-Jones
Hollywood star from the UK Catherine Zeta-Jones was born on September 25, 1969. At the age of 19 she made her debut in the English musical "42nd Street". Two years later, Katherine moved to America, and her entire subsequent career took place in Hollywood, developing at a rapid pace. The actress immediately entered the list of "The most famous Hollywood actresses." Kathryn’s filmography contains more than 50 films, but Zeta-Jones won prizes only once: for the film Chicago she won an Oscar in the nomination for Best Supporting Role, and the BAFTA also in the nomination for Best Supporting Role , US Actors Guild Award in the same nomination, and Tony Award for Best Performance in a Musical.
The personal life of Catherine Zeta-Jones has always been a topic of discussion in the highest layers of Hollywood society. Partly because she was married to popular actor Michael Douglas, who is 25 years older than her and who has had cancer for a long time. His illness provoked a mental disorder by Catherine herself, and the family almost broke up. Fortunately, at the end of 2013, the couple managed to normalize the relationship. Michael recovered and continues to star in Hollywood projects with his wife.