21 Female Actors Who Were So Perfectly Cast In Their Movie Roles, I Can't Imagine Anyone Else Playing Them

"Ana de Armas's role as Marta Cabrera was so memorable and such a stand-out performance. Not a lot of people talk about her, but she's an extremely talented actor."

—androidwithelectricsheep

Saoirse Ronan is amazing in every movie she's in, but nothing compares to her performance in Lady Bird. She brought such depth and originality to this role, and I can't picture anyone else playing that awesome teen with pink hair.

—laurengarafano

People are so nervous whenever a comedian tackles a serious role, but Awkwafina absolutely killed it in The Farewell. She delivered amazing monologues with such depth, and she cried in all the right places — no wonder she won the Golden Globe for Best Actress!

—androidwithelectricsheep

"Only Angelina Jolie could play a role so passionate, smart, and sexy at the same time. Girl, Interrupted is one of my favorite movies, mostly because of Lisa Rowe's character."

—kovacka23

"All of Chicago was perfectly cast, especially Catherine Zeta-Jones as Velma Kelly. No one could sing or dance like her — what a legendary character!"

—maddy_m_krause

"This movie is pretty hard for me to watch because of *ke T*rner's character, but oh my God, Angela Bassett was perfect as Tina Turner. She danced just like her, and she tackled the very dark and serious scenes so well. I can't believe she didn't win an Oscar for this role — like, come ON."

—kaylayandoli

"The character of Juno was initially just an independent-minded teen, but Ellen Page brought so much depth and relatability to the character. Every person in this movie was so perfectly cast, but she was the best of the best."

—rishibha23

"Regina Hall's comedic timing was unmatched by anyone else, and she brought everything to that role which made her the most likable character in the series. No one else could've done as an iconic acting job for Brenda Meeks."

—monikap6

"Jennifer Lopez was amazing as Selena!!! It was the best casting because you could tell she worked her ass off to perfect that role!"

—lydiamichelle

"Kate Hudson made it seem so effortless, like she really was Penny Lane. Her best role ever in my opinion."

—therachelbrant

"The whole cast was on point, but Kara Hayward was a really excellent pick. Not many young women get to play roles that are alternately intense, bizarre, funny, awkward, confident, anxious, and lovestruck, but she did it exceptionally well. It felt so natural and real in such an odd and idiosyncratic world that only Wes Anderson could create."

—sebastiangraycroteau

"Lupita Nyong'o was made for that film and played both parts perfectly. Not only was she great at acting with her co-stars, but she was also great at acting by HERSELF!"

—charliv

"Only Whoopi Goldberg could deliver such hilarious one-liners so brilliantly and effortlessly. She made the movie an instant classic and a whole lot funnier — there is no Sister Act without Whoopi Goldberg, tbh."

—spenceralthouse

"Anjelica Huston embodied Morticia Addams to a 'T.' From the long silhouette and graceful mannerisms to the accentuated black dress and dark makeup — she was amazing."

—jessilyne00

"I don't think there's a better movie musical performance than Jennifer Hudson's 'And I Am Telling You' from Dreamgirls. She gives 150% in this scene, singing her whole heart and soul out, making Effie White one of the most memorable characters in movie history. There's a reason she won the Oscar for this role!!!"

—taylorowens

"I can't imagine anyone else playing Kat Stratford but Julia Stiles. It's one of the best movie performances of the '90s, tbh."

—beanieboo109

"The whole series was well cast, but she in particular was irreplaceable."

—greyladybast

"I couldn't imagine anyone else in that role but Carrie Fisher. We talk about how society expects women to impossibly balance between strong and sexy, independent and approachable, assertive and likable... but Carrie Fisher managed that as Leia in a way few actors could pull off."

—jadem6