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WhenThe Old Guardbegan streaming on Netflix, not many would have anticipated that it would go on to become one of the top 10 most successful original launches in the platform’s history. It did, making it a project Netflix was willing to make a sequel of. But that wasn’t the only thing the movie was memorable for.
Charlize Theron, portraying the role of Andy would slay yet again in an action role, a phenomenon that was being repeated constantly. TheMonsterstar had already begun to carve a reputation for herself withMad Max: Fury Road.Add to that some other projects along the way, and fans believed that they she had dethroned another great from the seat of the best Female action star in Hollywood.
It all started here
The name Arnold Schwarzenegger comes to mind whenever you think aboutThe Terminator.The 1984 flick would go on to become the former Governor of California’s most celebrated works, immortalizing his name. But there was another star who made her presence felt with a commanding performance.
Linda Hamiltonwas praised across the board for a resilient performance. At a time when not much was expected from the movie, it was a commercial success. Many critics at the time believed that the movie’s success was in part down to Hamilton’s performance.
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The seeds she had sown would be reaped by a host of stars, including the likes ofMila Jovovich, who made a name for herself with theResident Evilfranchise.Uma Thurman‘s contribution to the genre needs no introduction as well, with theKill Billmovies going on to become cult classics. But the baton would soon be passed to a girl from Los Angeles who had slowly begun to make a name for herself with action flicks likeLara Croft: Tomb Raider.
Angelina Joliewas ready for her run at the top. The mother of six has owned the genre for years now, making herself at home doing the dirty work. But like all good things, her time as the best female action star in Hollywood might be at an end.
Charlize Theron is ready for a run to the top
At a time Michelle Rodriguez was making waves withtheFast and Furiousfranchise, Jolie managed to carve out a reputation for herself. After all who can forget her role inMr. & Mrs. Smith. Playing the role of Evelyn Salt in Phillip Noyce’s directorial venture only cemented her name as one of the best action stars of the generation.
With the turn of the millennium, Angelina Jolie was at the top of her game. TheMaleficentstar was synonymous with action flicks, staking a claim whenever it came to action flicks in Hollywood. But eras come to an end. Jolie’s time at the top was no different.
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Alas! The winds have shifted. The Tomb Raider might have been at the top of her game back in the 2000s and into the early 2010s. But we now have another big name in the fray –Charlize Theron.
TheSnow White and the Hunstmanstar was no stranger to being a part of action flicks when she landed the role of Furiosa inMad Max: Fury Road.But that role would change the trajectory of her career. Her portrayal of a fierce warrior in an era where all hope seemed lost was something fans around the world would soon grow to love.
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Not to forget, her talent for action.The Devil’s Advocatestar seemed at home with intense action scenes, putting in quite a shift at the office. Her gritty performance is one of the many reasons fans loved the movie. And the character as well.
As if there were any doubt about her acting credentials, she stomped them withAtomic Blonde, a movie which revolves around a spy from MI6 who is on a mission against time. And Theron was back to save the day (and, for some viewers, the movie as well, from its convoluted plot).
Since then, she has only gone from strength to strength, dropping strong performances over the years.The fact that her role inThe Old Guardwas another solid action performance all but settled the debate. She has truly cemented her name amongst the all-time greats in the genre. And definitely, the best Hollywood has to offer as of now.
Smriti Sneh
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Smriti Sneh is a Content Writer at Fandom Wire specializing in celebrities and everything pop-culture. Being a literature research scholar, she is cashing in on her writing skills by working in the entertainment news sector - studying literary theories by day, and navigating celebrity net worth through the night. Although you can find her writing poems at any and all hours.
