6 Australian Actresses You Probably Didn't Know Are From Down Under

When it comes to the acting world, there are a handful of actresses from Down Under who have made their mark on Hollywood. Here are a handful of Aussie actresses who have made it to the big screen. This is for the Editorial Fellowship.

1. Cate Blanchett

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Believe it or not, Cate Blanchett is from Down Under. She was born in Ivanhoe, Australia and has dual American and Australian citizenship. Some of her most well-known movies include Blue Jasmine, The Aviator, Carol, and Ocean's 8. To name a few, she's won 2 Academy Awards and 3 Golden Globe Awards.

2. Margot Robbie

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Margot Robbie is arguably one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood. She's the master of New York accents, showcasing her skills in The Wolf of Wall Street and Suicide Squad. It's hard not to be drawn to her role as the bubbly and eccentric Harley Quinn. Margot is originally from Dalby, Australia.

3. Isla Fisher

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Isla Fisher's most notable movies are Wedding Crashers and Confessions of a Shopaholic. Isla is of Scottish descent and her family moved to Australia when she was six years old. She's living proof that "redheads have more fun", especially if you take a look at her past roles.

4. Rebel Wilson

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Without Fat Amy, the Pitch Perfect movie franchise simply wouldn't have been the same. There were so many moments when her blunt comments left audiences gasping for air because they were just that funny. She also brought her comedy 'A' game in Isn't It Romantic and How to be Single. Rebel hails from Sydney, Australia.

5. Katherine Langford

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Katherine Langford's portrayal of Hannah Baker in Netflix's "13 Reasons Why" launched her acting career. Her performance as a struggling, depressed teenage girl won her a Golden Globe Award. Her most recent project is the fantasy drama series, Cursed, on Netflix.

6. Adelaide Kane

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Adelaide Kane is best known for her role as Mary, Queen of Scots, in the historical drama "Reign". She plays a strong female character and shows how women could be in charge despite the sexist nature of the times. She was born in Claremont, Australia and currently lives in L.A.