Female Superheroes: Sexist Stars Of All-Time — Pics

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Halle Berry looks fierce as Catwoman.

Halle Berry looks fierce as Catwoman. — Halle Berry as Catwoman in the movie of the same name. The 2004 flick unfortunately was met with poor reviews, but it helped pave the way for many female superhero movies to come. The advent of the ‘X-Men’ film series in 2000 broke through superhero roles for stars including Anna Paquin. In a later reboot of the mutant comic, Jennifer Lawrence starred as Mystique, wearing an outfit made of just blue painted makeup and scales.

The Marvel Comics Universe helped give rise to powerful female superhero characters. Scarlett Johansson was one of the first to get on board, playing Black Widow in 2010’s ‘Iron Man 2’ and going on to star in six ‘Avengers’-related films. She finally is getting her own stand-alone ‘Black Widow’ movie that should hit theaters in late 2020.

Elizabeth Olsen has thrilled audiences as The Scarlet Witch in several ‘Avengers’ films. She’s appeared in two Captain America movies and a total of three ‘Avengers’ films: ‘Age of Ultron,’ ‘Infinity War’ and ‘Endgame.’ Zoe Saldana is also part of the MCU, playing Gamora in the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ franchise of films, as well as two ‘Avengers’ movies. You can check out our gallery of fierce female superheros, right here!

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Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn

Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn — Margot Robbie has starred as DC supervillan Harley Quinn in ‘The Suicide Squad’ and ‘Birds of Prey.’ On June 26, 2020, it was announced that she’s signed on to star in an upcoming female-led stand-alone ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ movie.

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Jennifer Lawrence goes bare and blue as Mystique.

Jennifer Lawrence goes bare and blue as Mystique. — Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique in the ‘X-Men’ series. She played the role of the scaly blue mutant in four ‘X-Men’ films, from 2011 to 2016. Jen said she loved the films, but hated the long makeup process to turn her into Mystique.

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Scarlett Johannson is a ravishing redhead as Black Widow.

Scarlett Johannson is a ravishing redhead as Black Widow. — Scarlett Johannson as Black Widow in the ‘Avengers’ series. She first appeared as Natalie Rushman/Natasha Romanoff in 2010’s ‘Iron Man 2’ and played Black Widow in six ‘Avengers’ related films. The character is finally getting her own stand-alone movie.

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Olivia Munn looking fierce in ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’

Olivia Munn looking fierce in ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ — Olivia Munn using her mutant superpowers as Psylocke in 2016’s ‘X-Men: Apocalypse.’ The actress first ventured into superhero movies with 2010’s ‘Iron Man 2,’ playing Chess Roberts.

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Elizabeth Olsen in character as The Scarlet Witch

Elizabeth Olsen in character as The Scarlet Witch — Elizabeth Olsen as The Scarlet Witch in the ‘Avengers’ series. She first appeared in 2015’s ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ as Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch, followed the next year by ‘Captain America: Civil War.’ Elizabeth’s character was a key role in the Avengers movies ‘Infinity War’ and ‘Endgame.’

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Zoe Saldana as Gamora in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’

Zoe Saldana as Gamora in ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ — Zoe Saldana goes green as Gamora in the ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ franchise. She also appeared as Gamora in ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ and ‘Avengers: Endgame.’

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Linda Carter as TV’s OG ‘Wonder Woman.’

Linda Carter as TV’s OG ‘Wonder Woman.’ — Lynda Carter thrilled small screen audiences as Wonder Woman from the 1970s TV series. Her looks along with the characters All-American yet sexy costume became iconic.

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Jennifer Garner in a sexy red costume as Elektra

Jennifer Garner in a sexy red costume as Elektra — Jennifer Garner stepped into the world of superheros with 2003’s ‘Daredevil.’ She then got her own stand-alone movie as Elektra in 2005.

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Jessica Alba looks ravishing in blue as Sue Storm

Jessica Alba looks ravishing in blue as Sue Storm — Jessica Alba got into the superhero game by joining the cast of ‘The Fantastic Four’ as Sue Storm in 2004’s film. She reprised the role in 2007’s ‘Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.’

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Fan Bing Bing as Blink in the ‘X-Men’ series

Fan Bing Bing as Blink in the ‘X-Men’ series — Chinese acting superstar Fan Bing Bing joined the cast of ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ as Blink. She had previously appeared in ‘Iron Man 3’ playing Wu Jiaqi, though not a superhero.

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Anna Paquin shows off her costume in ‘X-Men’

Anna Paquin shows off her costume in ‘X-Men’ — Anna Paquin as Rogue in the ‘X-Men’ series. She originated the role in the 2000 action film and went on to play the character in three more installments of the movie franchise.

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