Published on 12:00 AM, October 17, 2015

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The Top Ten Beauté Defini

Women have played a pivotal role in the media industry. Setting screens on fire, capturing hearts and minds of audiences with heartfelt emotions, and breath-taking glamour are all but just the tip of the icebergs in their arsenal. A few issues back, we featured a Top 10's list featuring some of the most popular actors in Hollywood, based on our own survey. Even while constructing that survey, we knew it would have a second chapter, capturing the beauty and talent of the actresses. Making this list was just as difficult as the first one if not a bit more. So we hope you enjoy Star Showbiz's Top Ten list of the most popular actresses in Hollywood.

1.Code RED

Age: 30
Hits: Iron Man 2; The Island; Don Jon; The Avengers series; Lucy
Upcoming Movie: The Jungle Book; Captain America: Civil War
Marital Status: Married to Romain Dauriac
Net Worth: $80 Million

Scarlett Johansson is our number one on this list based on every vote received, all because of her recent outings in kickass roles, primarily as Black Widow.

It seems the planets itself had aligned the day Scarlett was cast as the seductive and mysterious Black Widow from the Marvel Universe. The actor couldn't have been more perfectly suited for the character she would play.

Small wonder why she is such a great actress as she had been in the industry since she was 9 years old appearing in the movie "North" with Elijah Wood. She has also ventured into a music career, making her a complete all-rounder. 

2. Deadly Beauty

Age: 25
Hits: The Hunger Games Series; X-Men First Class; American Hustle
Upcoming Movie: X-Men: Apocalypse; The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part II
Marital Status: Single
Net Worth: $52 Million

Jennifer Lawrence received praise early in her career for her work on "The Bill Engvall Show". Her breakthrough role came in the 2010 film "Winter's Bone". Jennifer was nominated for an Oscar for her performance in the movie. Then, in 2011 she starred in X-Men: First Class where she played the role of Mystique, putting her on the action genre map. From there, Jennifer landed what is arguably her biggest and most famous role to date as the heroine Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games trilogy. Lawrence is active in charities such as the World Food Programme, Feeding America, and The Thirst Project. She is frequently praised for her acting talents and is often compared to a young Meryl Streep. Today Jennifer is one of the most sought after actresses working in Hollywood and will definitely have an incredibly successful career for years to come. 

3.    Just Like Magic

Age: 25
Hits: Harry Potter Series; Perks of Being a Wallflower.
Upcoming Movie: The Circle; Beauty and the Beast.
Marital Status: Single.
Net Worth: $60 Million

Emma Watson has evolved much since her Harry Potter days and has undoubtedly kept up her charms by remaining as the crush of her fan base for over a decade. She has explored into other roles quite successfully, evident from her roles in "Perks of Being a Wallflower" and "This is the End." An alma mater from Oxford and Brown University, she has come up in the modelling arena as well, having modelled for high street brands like Burberry and Lancôme. She was also acclaimed in recent times for her advocacy on gender quality through the "HeforShe" campaign after her appointment as a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador.

4.    Dr. Crazy

Age: 25
Hits: The Wolf of Wall Street; Focus; Suite Française.
Upcoming Movie: Suicide Squad; Tarzan.
Marital Status: In a relationship with Tom Ackerley.
Net Worth: $8 Million

Margot Robbie started off in Australia as an actress in indie films and local soap operas, before hitting it big in a very short time, making her debut in Richard Curtin's "About Time", before moving on to Scorsese's "Wolf of Wall Street". The golden blonde from the Gold Coast is set to appear next as Jane Porter in "Tarzan" and Harley Quinn in DC's "Suicide Squad" next year, and based on her progression so far, it is fairly easy to guess that she is destined for greatness in the near future.

5.    Out Of This World

Age: 32
Hits: The Dark Knight Rises; 
The Devil Wears Prada; Interstellar
Upcoming Movie: Colossal; Alice Through the Looking Glass
Marital Status: Married to Adam Shulman.
Net Worth: $35 Million

Anne Hathaway began her career on stage, before becoming a household name with her starring role in "The Princess Diaries" in 2001. She has continued to act steadily ever since in blockbusters such as "Les Miserables", "Love & Other Drugs" and "The Dark Knight Rises".  Anne has also pursued a minor career in the music industry having guest appeared on several tracks produced for her movies. Hathaway has a way of bringing her audiences into her stories, thereby making them feel whatever she is feeling; a talent very few artists share. Her rapid rise through the ranks has led to People magazine naming her one of its breakthrough stars of 2001, and appeared on its list of the world's 50 Most Beautiful People in 2006. 

6.    Queen Of Hearts

Age: 34
Hits: Black Swan; V for Vendetta; 
Star Wars Episodes I – III.
Upcoming Movie: Jane Got a Gun; Planetarium.
Marital Status: Married to Benjamin Millepied.
Net Worth: $45 Million

Natalie Portman started off in films in the early 90's, presenting her fans with a plethora of roles over the last 20 years. Starting off with Léon: The Professional, she gained fame as Padmé Amidala in the Star Wars prequel trilogy before moving on to her award winning lead role in the 2005 political thriller "V for Vendetta". She reached her pinnacle as the lead in "Black Swan" earning her an Oscar, a Golden Globe, SAG, BAFTA and a BFCA award. She further proved her versatility by transitioning into lighter, romantic roles in "No Strings Attached" and "Knight of Cups". Her directorial debut in "A Tale of Love and Darkness" was critically acclaimed in Cannes, making her one of the leading personas in the industry.

7.    Reporting For Duty

Age: 33
Hits: How I Met Your Mother; Avengers series; 
Captain America: Winter Soldier
Upcoming Movie: Avengers: Infinity War; Jack Reacher 2
Marital Status: Married to Taran Killam.
Net Worth: $18 Million

Cobie Smulders amazingly never gave much thought to acting. Her original plan was on becoming a doctor or a marine biologist. It wasn't until high school that Cobie started to explore acting after appearing in several school productions. She began her professional acting career with a small role on the show, "Jeremiah". Her claim to fame came in the form of a new show called How I Met Your Mother, where she was casted as show regular Robin Scherbatsky, which won her an Emmy Award and a nomination from People's Choice Award. She has a way of portraying strong and independent female characters and has since joined Marvel Cinematic Universe of the Avengers, where she plays kickass S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Maria Hill. If this streak keeps up, who knows how far this feisty bombshell will go. 

8.    Barrel Of Laughs

Age: 45
Hits: Bridesmaids; Mike & Molly; Spy
Upcoming Movie: The Boss; Ghostbusters
Marital Status: Married to Ben Falcone.
Net Worth: $20 Million

Melissa McCarthy started off as side characters in popular TV shows like the "Gilmore Girls" and "Samantha Who?" before rising to fame with her Emmy winning role as the star of CBS's "Mike & Molly." Her movie breakthrough came in the 2011 "Bridesmaids", earning her nominations for an Oscar, a BAFTA and a SAG award. Since then, she has been regarded by many directors as the next go-to funny woman of Hollywood, in addition to Forbes naming her the third highest paid actress in the world for 2015.

9.    Assassin

Age: 40
Hits: Inception; The Dark Knight Rises; 
La Vie En Rose; Two Days, One Night.
Upcoming Movie: It's Only the End of the World; Assassin's Creed.
Marital Status: In a relationship with 
Guillaume Canet.
Net Worth: $30 Million

Marion Cotillard, the Academy Award winning French actress rose to prominence in the last decade and to this day, she remains the first and only actor to win an Academy Award for a performance in the French language. An avid activist and spokesperson for Greenpeace, her other accolades include a BAFTA, two César awards, a Golden Globe and a European Film Award. A versatile actress with performances ranging from a struggling young wife and mother to a cabaret singer, she even excels as a singer earning her the title of "The Most Bankable French Actress of the 21st Century."

10.    Girl Next Door

Age: 46
Hits: F.R.I.E.N.D.S; Bruce Almighty; Cake
Upcoming Movie: Mother's Day; The Comedian
Marital Status: Married to Justin Theroux.
Net Worth: $150 Million

Jennifer Aniston's journey down the lanes of fame began with early 90's shows such as Molloy, Ferris Bueller, etc. Her breakthrough came when she was cast as Rachel Green in the sitcom sensation Friends. Since then, she has been seen in many incredible and versatile roles throughout her long and illustrious career. She has won a Golden Globe, a Primetime Emmy Award and a SAG Award along with multiple nominations for various other roles. She is also a co-founder of the production company Echo Films. Aniston is also associated with a lot of non-profit organisations and is involved in many humanitarian projects. She is one of the most sought-after comedy actresses in the industry and also has the highest net worth on this list.