Hollywood's Most Powerful Women

Women’s Day is celebrated internationally. The date was chosen after March 8, 1917. On that day, a group of women held a demonstration in Petrograd (now St. Petersburg), Russia. They asked for better living conditions and the country’s withdrawal from the First World War. But it was only from 1975 onwards that the date began to become popular in the West, with the recognition of the UN. And Hollywood also celebrates the day with some progress regarding the achievements of women in the film industry.

Jane Campion is the front-runner Oscar favorite for Attack of the Dogs. Both in film and TV, actresses close millionaire deals to produce and star in content, such as Reese Witherspoon. And more and more women are excelling in roles that were once restricted to men. To commemorate that day, here are my picks as the most powerful in Hollywood.

Scarlett Johansson

She was the highest paid actress of 2020/2021, according to Forbes. But she has appeared on the lists since 2016. She was the first Marvel superhero in the movies. She has already been nominated for an Oscar. And she has already breastfed Disney, arguing that when Black Widow (Disney Plus) was released directly on streaming, it affected your pay. After all, she would receive a percentage of the box office. The parties reached an agreement. She had her second child last year, and has a movie premiering in 2022. Asteroid Cityby Wes Anderson.

Angelina Jolie

In 2021, Angelina starred in two films, the medium Those who wish me death (HBO Max) e eternal (Disney Plus), by Marvel. Recently, the actress signed a three-year multi-million contract with the English producer Fremantle. She will produce, direct and/or star in projects, including original films, documentaries and series. The first is the adaptation of the war novel Without Blood, that she will direct and produce. Filming begins in Italy in May.

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Maggie produced, directed, and scripted the lost daughter, which is available on Netflix. She won several awards Gotham e Spirit. And it’s up for an Oscar for screenplay. Nobody holds Maggie right now in Hollywood! Her next job is as a producer on the film. Farnsworth Housecom Ralph Fiennes.

Reese Witherspoon

According to Forbes, Reese is the richest actress in the world. Especially after she sold the equity stake in her production company Hello Sunshine. She has a book club in the US, and she doesn’t stop working either. She has a lot of productions in store. As an actress, she comes around with the romantic comedy Your Place or Mineit is clear, Legally Blonde 3 which also produces.

Sarah Jessica Parker

Last year, Sarah Jessica Parker was the highest earner among TV series women with her return to the Carrie Bradshaw universe, And Just Like That (HBO Max), which she also produced. She also has a shoe line, a book club. She is currently on Broadway alongside her husband Matthew Broderick in the play Plaza Suite. By the end of the year, the sequel to Abracadabrawho stars alongside Bette Midler.