Blonde Actresses

You know, Marilyn Monroe probably knew what she was talking about when she starred in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Although they've spawned an entire genre of humor modeled on their supposed lack of intellect, blondes never really lacked for attention, did they? Some of the most beautiful women to ever grace the silver screen were and are blonde, from the iconic heroines of yesteryear, to the more recent additions, and many are renowned not just for their beauty but their acting prowess as well. As hair colors change, as frequently as wardrobes nowadays, it may be difficult to pin down the true blue from the blonde-from-a-bottle variety, but for the most part, the following are some famous blonde actresses. It's difficult to put together a comprehensive list with any semblance of order, so the following is in random order. Although recent times have their fair share and more of blondes of the bombshell variety, the following 5 actresses set hearts aflame with their timeless beauty. Take a look.

Ingrid Bergman
This Swedish actress, made it to number four on the American Film Institute's list of the greatest actresses of all time. Most remembered for her role opposite Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca, Ingrid Bergman made her place in Hollywood as one of the leading actresses of the era. During her career she won three Oscars, two Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award for Best Actress.

Grace Kelly
This iconic actress lives on the hearts of movie lovers worldwide. Although she worked in Hollywood, television and theater for a relatively short span of just over 6 years, Grace Kelly was known not only for her beauty but her acting prowess as well, as a number of Oscar nominations prove. Some of her most famous works include A Country Girl, Rear Window and Dial M for Murder.

Greta Garbo
Yet another Swedish blonde actress, Greta Garbo was the leading actress in Hollywood's silent movie era, though she also went on to act in what were to be called the Talkies. She won critical acclaim for her role in Anna Karenina, and received an Honorary Academy Award in 1954, apart from numerous awards through her acting career.

Jean Harlow
Jean Harlow was a platinum blonde of the Hollywood 1930s era, and ranks as one of the 25 greatest movie stars of all time, on the list released by the American Film Institute. Harlow was known for her tremendous sex appeal and went on to become of the most famous actresses of her time, until her untimely and sudden death at the age of 26.

Marilyn Monroe
Born as Norma Jean Baker, what list of blonde actresses would be complete without a mention of Marilyn Monroe? After making it through a disturbed childhood, Marilyn Monroe went on to become one of the most famous movie stars of all time, even outranking Jean Harlow, her role model through her growing years. Although she featured in several films that were box office successes, she is probably best remembered in the movie Bus Stop.

The above actresses made their places in history, but that's not to say that today's generation has nothing to offer. Take a look at some blonde actresses currently reigning in Hollywood.

• Michelle Pfeiffer
• Jennifer Aniston
• Kate Hudson
• Charlize Theron
• Cameron Diaz
• Naomi Watts
• Nicole Kidman
• Elizabeth Shue
• Alison Elizabeth Larter
• Molly Sims
• Katherine Heigl
• Uma Thurman
• Gwyneth Paltrow
• Reese Witherspoon
• Drew Barrymore
• Renee Zellweger
• Darryl Hannah
• Scarlett Johansson
• Hilary Duff
• Ashley Michelle Tisdale
• Blake Lively
• Amber Heard
• Taylor Swift

Not only are these women talented, they look pretty good in the process, the perfect embodiment of beauty and brains!