10 Iconic Blonde Actresses in Cinema History with Unforgettable Photos
Discover the most iconic blondes in cinema through stunning photos that defined eras and left a mark on film history.
These women with golden locks have always been loved, praised and admired. However, in the cinema, they were not always recognized as they deserved. Everything changed with the emergence of Jean Harlow, the first great blonde in cinema, who launched the fashion for golden hair at the beginning of the 20th century.
Unfortunately, many of these stars carried the unfair stereotype of “dumb women”. But the truth is that they were talented, determined and inspiring. Today, we are going to celebrate these fascinating figures who fought for their careers, families and legacies.
The Blondes Who Conquered Cinema
The list of iconic blondes in cinema is long and full of names that made history. From Betty Grable, an extraordinary singer, dancer and pinup girl, to Carole Lombard, whose brilliant career was tragically cut short in a plane crash.
We can’t forget Marlene Dietrich, the muse of unparalleled style, and, of course, the eternal Marilyn Monroe, a symbol of beauty and talent. And then there’s Brigitte Bardot, the Frenchwoman who revolutionized fashion and cinema, and many others who left their mark.
Check out the Gallery of the Most Famous Blondes
Get ready to be enchanted by our gallery of the most famous blondes in cinema. In some cases, we’ve included exclusive photo albums of these stars:
Anita Ekberg (1931 – 2015), Swedish: She became famous after her appearance in Fellini’s film La Dolce Vita. In these cases, we have included exclusive photo albums of these stars:
Catherine Deneuve (1943),French and was also one of Roger Vadim’s muses. Her most notable film was Belle de Jour (1969):
Ingrid Bergman (1915 – 1982), Swedish. Considered by many to be one of the greatest movie stars of all time, managing to adapt to the most diverse roles.
Jean Harlow (1911 – 1937), American. The first of the blondies, she completely bleached her hair at a time when blondes were not welcome in Hollywood. Marilyn Monroe idolized Jean Harlow.
Jayne Mansfield (1933 – 1967), American. He had Marilyn as his greatest idol and tried in every way to imitate her.
Betty Grable (1916 – 1973), americana. Cantora, dançarina e atriz, foi também uma das principais pin-ups:
Jane Fonda (1937), American, she doesn’t like to be remembered much for her role in Barbarella, but for her later political work.
Lauren Bacall (1924 – 2014), American. The husky-voiced blonde shone in many noir films, and especially alongside her husband Humphrey Bogart:
Grace Kelly (1929 – 1982), American, she was one of Alfred Hitchcock’s favorite actresses and ended up leaving the screens when she became Princess of the Principality of Monaco. Her wedding became an event filmed by MGM:
Veronica Lake (1922 – 1973), American. He starred in several noir films:
Sharon Tate (1943 – 1969), American. Unfortunately, the actress ended up being better known for the tragedy that surrounded her death:
Brigitte Bardot (1934), French. Today known for her fight in favor of animals, Bardot shone in sensual roles, such as in And God Created Woman (1956):
Barbara Eden (1931), American. Known as the genius of the series I Dream of Jeannie:
Farrah Fawcett (1947 – 2009), American, began her career as a model and became one of the biggest sex symbols of the 70s, when she successfully starred in the series “Charlie’s Angels”.
Marilyn Monroe (1926 – 1962), American. The most famous of all blondes. She spent a good part of her career trying to prove her talent in drama:
Carroll Baker (1931), American. Warner Bross intended to make her the new Marilyn Monroe, but she ended up making her own story. Carroll was Jean Harlow in a biopic and a lolita in Baby Doll, always in sensual roles:
Michelle Pfeiffer (1958), American, from Scarface to Batman, has shown herself to be a very versatile actress:
Carole Lombard (1908 – 1942), American. With a strong appeal for comedy, he ended up leaving too soon in a plane crash:
Lana Turner (1921 – 1995), American, she attracted attention since her adolescence, when she received the nickname “sweater girl”. She became one of the most respected actresses, but her name was tarnished by a scandal when her daughter murdered her lover:
Jean Seberg (1938 – 1979), French, became known for her role in Joan of Arc (Otto Preminger), but succumbed to depression, committing suicide after four failed marriages:
Sue Lyon (1946), American. She was very successful as Lolita:
Kim Novak (1933), American, her name was Marilyn and Columbia intended to make her a new Marilyn. Kim ended up shining in films like Hitchcock’s Vertigo:
Olivia Newton-John (1948 – 2022) , English. Singer and actress, she was hugely successful as Sandy in Grease:
Marlene Dietrich (1901 – 1992), German. Singer and actress, she achieved stardom with The Blue Angel, moving to the United States
Tonia Carrero (1922 – 2018), Brazilian. She was a star at the Vera Cruz Company. She also shone in the theater, alongside Paulo Autran during the 50s and 60s.
Ursula Andress (1936) Swiss, the actress became known as a Bond girl.
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