20 Hot Blondes Who Changed the World

Hot Blondes Who Achieved Great Success

Many hot blonde girls have managed to achieve success thanks to their hard work and persistence. However, many human stereotypes make their path more difficult. It is believed that hot blond women are not too smart. Take a look at our list of 20 world-famous and sexy blonde women who have gained an extraordinary popularity not only because they are beautiful, but also due to their talent, dedication, and hard work.

1. Anna Nicole Smith

Anna Nicole Smith (real name Vickie Lynn Hogan), born in 1967 and died in 2007, was an American actress, model, and TV personality. In the early age, her idol was Marilyn Monroe, and Anna secretly hoped that the famous blonde was her real mother. Anna’s father left the family when she was born. Anna had to work to earn her living. Once, an oil tycoon saw her in one entertainment establishment and offered her financial support. For his money, Anna had several plastic surgeries. She became popular after being named the Playmate of the Year in 1993.

2. Beyoncé

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter (born in 1981) is an American R&B singer, producer, actress, dancer, model, and fashion designer. In the late 1990s, this super hot blonde gained fame as the leader of Destiny’s Child, one of the most popular girl bands of all time. Her debut solo album Dangerously in Love was released in 2003. She began her acting career in 2001. As an actress, she is known for her roles in the films Carmen: A Hip Hopera (2001), The Fighting Temptations (2003), Fade to Black (2004), and Obsessed (2009). In 2009, Billboard announced Beyoncé the most successful female singer of the 2000s.

3. Brigitte Bardot

Brigitte Anne-Marie Bardot (born in 1934) is a French film actress, singer, fashion model, and writer. She was one of the sex symbols of the 1950-1960s. People remember this gorgeous blonde with a cigarette and a shirt on her naked body. The smoky-eyes makeup and bright lipstick have become beauty trends thanks to her. Already at the age of 15, this sexy blonde girl became a model. The recognition, fame, and popularity of a famous actress brought her the role in the film And God Created Woman. For many years, Brigitte Bardot has been protecting animals.

4. Britney Spears

Britney Jean Spears (born in 1981) is an American singer, actress, dancer, and songwriter. She won a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording. Britney’s debut album Baby One More Time (1999) made her a world-famous singer, and the single of the same name topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In 2002, she starred in the Crossroads film. The biopic Britney: For the Record was released in 2008. She also participated in various TV shows. At present, Britney Spears produces collectible dolls, as well as owns the perfumes and lingerie lines.

5. Cameron Diaz

Cameron Diaz (born in 1972) is an American actress and model. She is a real blonde, and her fair hair wonderfully accentuates her sky blue eyes. Cameron became famous in the 1990s after she acted in the movie The Mask (1994). She was nominated for a Golden Globe for her roles in the movies There’s Something About Mary (1998), Being John Malkovich (1999), Vanilla Sky (2001), and Gangs of New York (2002). She also got the Wannabe and Teen Choice awards, as well as an MTV Movie Award as the best actress.

6. Claudia Schiffer

Claudia Maria Schiffer (born in 1970) is a German supermodel, actress, producer, and UNICEF UK Goodwill Ambassador. This hot blonde woman was one of the highest-paid models of the 90s and a catwalk legend. Once an Arab prince offered her a million British pounds for having dinner with him, but Claudia refused. During many years of her career, she was on the covers of the most popular magazines and at the top of the most beautiful women. Today, Claudia is focused on the jewelry business and charity events.

7. Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron (born in 1975) is a South African and American actress. She became popular in the late 1990s thanks to her roles in the films 2 Days in the Valley (1996), The Devil’s Advocate (1997), Mighty Joe Young (1998), and Cider House Rules (1999). For her work in films, Charlize received numerous awards. This hot blonde became the first African-born actress who received an Oscar in the Leading Actress category. Currently, she actively participates in the activities of women’s rights organizations and advocates for animals’ protection.

8. Catherine Deneuve

Catherine Fabienne Dorléac (born in 1943), professionally known as Catherine Deneuve, is a French actress, model, film producer, and former singer. She became famous for her role in the film The Umbrellas of Cherbourg, which made a triumph at the Cannes Film Festival in 1964. Then, she acted in the Repulsion movie by Roman Polanski and shocked the public by the frank role of a prostitute in the film Belle de Jour. Catherine Deneuve was offered to go working in Hollywood many times, but she preferred to remain a French actress starring in films of the best European directors.

9. Grace Kelly

Grace Patricia Kelly (born in 1929 and dead in 1982) was an American actress. In 1956, she became the Princess of Monaco as the wife of Prince Rainier III. In the US, she appeared in a dozen movies and managed to win one Oscar. Thanks to her hair color and outstanding beauty, Grace Kelly became one of the actresses who were called “Hitchcock Blondes”. As Princess, she was highly respected by the leaders of other countries and greatly loved by the people. Grace Kelly has always been the epitome of good taste and style. By now, she holds the 13th place in the Greatest Movie Stars list.

10. Goldie Hawn

Goldie Jeanne Hawn (born in 1945) is an American actress, producer, film director, and singer. She first appeared in the TV series Good Morning World (1967), and a year later she made her film debut in the musical The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band. Her most significant role was in the comedy Cactus Flower (1969), for which she received in 1970 an Academy Award as the best supporting actress. For her role in the Private Benjamin (1980) movie, Goldie was nominated for Oscar in the category of the best actress

11. Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Kate Paltrow Martin (born in 1972) is an American film and TV actress, businesswoman, singer, and writer. As an actress, she made her debut in a supporting role in the film Shout (1991). The next role was offered to her by Steven Spielberg in the Hook movie (1991). The hot blonde won an Oscar for her role in Shakespeare in Love (1998). Gwyneth is also known for such films as Seven (1995), Emma (1996), and Great Expectations (1998). At present, she is still in-demand in the fashion industry, as evidenced by her contracts with Max Factor and Hugo Boss.

12. Jennifer Aniston

Jennifer Joanna Aniston (born in 1969) is a popular American actress and producer. Her parents were actors, so she began acting in movies at an early age. In the 1990s, she became one of the highest-paid actresses worldwide. Her fame increased internationally thanks to the TV series Friends (1994–2004). Then, she played starring roles in numerous dramas, comedies, and romantic movies. For her achievements, she obtained several Primetime Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, as well as many SAG Award nominations. Jennifer features in the list of the most beautiful women in the world.

13. Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Shrader Lawrence (born in 1990) is an American film and TV actress. She started her acting career in 2006. She received recognition after her roles in the comedy-drama The Silver Linings Playbook, in the science fiction films X-Men, and Hunger Games trilogy. By the age of 25, Jennifer topped the Forbes list of the highest-paid actresses. This sexy blonde girl was the winner of BAFTA, Saturn, Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild, and Academy awards. Also, she has been repeatedly recognized as one of the most beautiful and desirable women in the world.

14. Kate Winslet

Kate Elizabeth Winslet (born in 1975) is a British film, theater, TV, and voice actress. She began her acting career in 1991. World fame came to this hot blonde after her role in the disaster film Titanic (1997). After starring in this Oscar-winning movie, Kate had both significant successes and setbacks. For her creative work, Kate received numerous prizes, including BAFTA, Golden Globes, Emmy, Cesar, and Academy awards. Also, she got a Grammy Award for The Best Speech Album for Children. In 2014, she got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

15. Kim Basinger

Kimila Ann Basinger (born in 1953) is an American actress, singer, and fashion model. As a little girl, Kim won her first title in the Miss Georgia beauty pageant and then took part in the Miss America competition. Participation in beauty contests allowed her to get into the modeling business. In 1978, she set out to conquer Hollywood. After the release of the 9 Weeks film, Kim became the most in-demand movie star of the 1980s. A hot blonde with sensual lips and a perfect physique embodied a new type of “femme fatale”. As the best-supporting actress, she won an Oscar for her performance in L.A. Confidential.

16. Madonna

Madonna Louise Ciccone (born in 1958) is a famous American singer, actress, dancer, and children’s writer. She gained fame thanks not only to her brilliant talent but also to her ability to properly promote herself. Madonna attracted the attention of fans by regularly surprising and shocking them. She acted in several feature films, including Body of Evidence (1993), Evita (1996), Die Another Day (2002), and others. The Guinness Book of Records recognized her as the fourth best-selling music artist in history. According to Forbes, Madonna is the richest woman engaged in the music industry.

17. Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe (Norma Jeane Mortenson), born in 1926 and dead in 1962, was an American film actress, singer, model, and sex symbol of the 1950s-1960s. This naive-looking and sexy blonde woman revolutionized the fashion industry. She became the most famous blonde worldwide, the standard of female beauty, as well as one of the most iconic images of American cinema and entire world culture. She was on the cover of the first issue of Playboy magazine. Also, she starred in twenty films. Over the years, Marilyn strived to shake off the image of a silly blonde.

18. Pamela Anderson

Pamela Denise Anderson (born in 1967) is an American actress and fashion model of Canadian descent. The cult series Rescuers Malibu brought great fame to the star. This blonde hot woman in a red swimsuit became a sex symbol of the 1990s. She is known for her numerous appearances on the covers of Playboy magazine and her work in the cult series Baywatch. To look stunning, she turned to plastic surgeons many times. At present, she is actively involved in charity work.

19. Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Ingrid Johansson (born in 1984) is an American actress, singer, and one of sexy blond women. She became a muse for Woody Allen, Sofia Coppola, and Dolce & Gabbana. During her film career, she played various characters. Scarlett also participated in many advertising campaigns and video clips. For her acting work, she received a BAFTA Award, as well as several Golden Globe and Oscar nominations. Since 2008, she has been releasing music albums with her songs.

20. Sharon Stone

Sharon Vonne Stone (born in 1958) is an American actress, producer, and former model. She is a Golden Globe and Emmy Award winner, as well as an Oscar nominee. Also, she has a knighthood title of Dame of the French Order of Arts and Letters. This hot blonde woman and the star of the provocative film Basic Instinct (1992) became the beauty of the decade. Thanks to the well-played image of the femme fatale, she went down in the modern history of cinema. Also, the actress is famous for having a very high IQ. Currently, she still acts in movies and produces films at her Chaos studio.

Final Words

Contrary to popular myths, hot blonde chicks are no more frivolous or less wise than others. Many celebrities with blonde hair made loud statements, influenced the development of fashion trends, and did good actions. Statistics show that sexy blonde girls are more likely than others to achieve significant success in various fields and occupy leadership positions. However, the attractiveness of any woman is not limited only to the color of her hair.