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Actresses who have contributed to independent film, including indie queens of past and present Parker Posey, Lili Taylor, Chloe Sevigny, Sarah Polley, Charlize Theron, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Christina Ricci.
- Ashley Judd (7)
- Cate Blanchett
- Charlize Theron (3)
- Chloe Sevigny (8)
- Christina Ricci (6)
- Ellen Burstyn (3)
- Frances McDormand (3)
- Franka Potente
- Heather Matarazzo (7)
- Hope Davis (6)
- Jennifer Connelly (4)
- Julianne Moore (8)
- Kate Beckinsale
- Kate Winslet
- Laura Linney (5)
- Lili Taylor (6)
- Liv Tyler (4)
- Marisa Tomei (5)
- Michelle Williams (5)
- Molly Parker (3)
- Monica Bellucci
- Natascha McElhone (5)
- Natasha Lyonne (5)
- Parker Posey (10)
- Rachel Weisz
- Sarah Polley (17)
- Scarlett Johansson (18)
- Thandie Newton (3)
- Thora Birch (7)
- Uma Thurman (8)
Ludivine Sagnier
French actress Ludivine Sagnier is fast becoming an international sensation following her performance in the erotic thriller "Swimming Pool." Next up, she plays Tinkerbell in "Peter Pan."
Audrey Tautou
Audrey Tautou (Amelie) has become France's most beloved contemporary actress.
Kat Dennings
Actress Kat Dennings is rising star. She has appeared in such films as "$0 Year Old Virgin", "Charlie Barlett" and "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist."
Katherine Waterston
Rising star Katherine Waterston stars in "The Babysitters" and will next be seen in "Good Dick" and "The Factory."
Carice van Houten
Dutch actress Carice Van Houten continues to land big parts with Hollywood's most famous leading men. She stars opposite Tom Cruise in "Valkyrie," Leonardo DiCaprio in "Body of Lies" and Jude Law in "Repossession Mambo."
Ellen Page
Ellen Page rode to fame with strong performances in an indie "Hard Candy" and a big budget picture “X-Men: The Last Stand.” The young actress from Canada is certain to become a bonafide star with her leading role in "Juno."
Pell James
Pell James is a talented young actress who is quickly becoming a breakout star. She appears opposite Gael Garcia Bernal in "The King" and will next be seen in David Fincher's "Zodiac."
Gretchen Mol
A profile of actress Gretchen Moll who stars in the THE NOTORIOUS BETTIE PAGE and PUCCINI FOR BEGINNERS
Camilla Belle
The striking young actress Camilla Belle stars in two high profile independent films in 2005, "The Ballad of Jack and Rose" and "The Chumscrubber."
Asia Argento
A profile of Italian actress Asia Argento, daughter of legendary horror director Dario Argento and star of "Scarlett Diva" and "XXX."
Patricia Clarkson
Patricia Clarkson is getting Oscar buzz with strong performances in "The Station Agent" and "Pieces of April." A profile of the actress from New Orleans.
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Maggie Gyllenhaal electrified audiences with her daring performance as Lee Holloway in the indepenent film "Secretary." A profile of the intelligent, young actress.
Romola Garai
Beautiful young English actress Romola Garai ("I Capture The Castle") will soon be seening in "Havana Nights: Dirty Dancing 2" and "Vanity Fair" starring opposite Reese Witherspoon.
Eva Green
Eva Green is quickly rising to fame with starring roles in Bernardo Bertolucci's erotic drama "The Dreamers" and opposite Orlando Bloom in Ridley Scott's "The Kingdom of Heaven."
Daryl Hannah
Actress Daryl Hannah is making a career comeback with roles in Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill," John Sayles' "Casa De Los Babys," the Polish Brothers' "Norfolk" and a seductive spread in Playboy.
Famke Janssen
Former model and Bond girl, Famke has made the indie scene with films like The Adventures of Sebastian Cole, Celebrity, and Love and Sex.
Diane Kruger
A profile of German actress Diane Kruger, the former Elite model who will turn heads with her performance in "Troy."
Virginia Madsen
Former eighties star Virginia Madsen has come into her own with her nuance performance in Alexander Payne's critically acclaimed "Sideways."
Blanchard Ryan
Blanchard Ryan got her first big break swimming with sharks in the indie thriller "Open Water."
Margot Stilley
Former model Margo Stilley made her film debut in Michael Winterbottom's controversial, sexually explicit "9 Songs."
Naomi Watts
A profile of Australian actress Naomi Watts. After a breakout performance in "Mulhullond Drive," she has appeared in numerous acclaimed film and recently received an Oscar nomination for best actress for her performance in "21 Grams"
