Top 50 Young British Actresses In Their 20s [2023]

 

We are still living in an era where a lot many British actors, both male and female, are managing to gain worldwide recognition courtesy of their skill and subsequent success.

 

Therefore, in order to make our readers familiar with 50 such faces, we are doing our best to compile a list of young female British screen performers who happen to be in their 20s.

 

These young and beautiful stars have not only made their presence felt in the movies but they have also left millions of viewers gobsmacked worldwide by appearing and delivering in a variety of television and web shows.

 

Needless to say, these are very talented young women who have not only made their home country proud but have also gone on to prove that one's region or age has got little to do with talent.

 

So, let us now take a look at 50 of the finest young British actresses who are promising to take the entertainment industry by storm in the near future.

 

We wish them the very best for their respective futures.

 

 

50. Caitlin Blackwood

 

 

 

Caitlin Blackwood, who was first seen playing a role in the television series Doctor Who, was born in Antrim, Northern Ireland.

 

She moved to Inverness in Scotland with her family when she was six years old. The young actress, who has appeared in the television show Cops and Monsters, can also be seen in a short film called Sundown which was helmed by Ryan Hendrick.

 

Caitlin Blackwood has been a part of the 2020 comedy-drama feature film, titled Lost At Christmas.

 

 

49. Eloise Smyth

 

 

 

Eloise Smyth, who made her acting debut in a feature film titled Ill Manors, is best known for playing the role of Flora in the television series The Frankenstein Chronicles.

 

The British actress can also be seen playing a part in the television drama series, titled Harlots. She had even been a part of a short film called Sea View; a feature that was nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Short Film in 2013.

 

The project eventually went on to win the Best British Short Film Award at the Leeds International Film Festival.

 

 

 

48. Kristy Philipps

 

 

 

Kristy Philipps, whose exact date of birth is missing from the web, is a British actress who was first seen in the television show Will.

 

She had appeared in a couple of short films before making her awaited television debut. She is also known for playing a part in projects such as Cleaning Up and Halfway, among others.

 

The young actress keeps a low profile and stays away from media interaction. She also does not even have a dedicated Wikipedia page.

 

 

 

47. Olivia Popica

 

 

 

Olivia Popica had also appeared in a couple of short films before making her television debut with the show DCI Banks.

 

The actress and model is known to have been a part of projects such as Informer, Tyrant, and Riviera, to name a few.

 

One can also find the actress striving to make her presence felt in television shows and motion pictures such as Liaison, César Wagner, A Tree Fell Today, and Never Back Down: Revolt, to name a few.

 

 

 

46. Dakota Blue Richards

 

 

 

Dakota Blue Richards is a British actress who made her acting debut at the age of 13 in a feature film, titled The Golden Compass, in the year 2007.

 

The actress has been seen playing prominent roles in motion pictures such as The Secret of Moonacre and Dustbin Baby.

 

Dakota Richards, who has played roles in television, film, and on stage, was also a part of the third generation cast of the British teen drama, titled Skins.

 

That said, her performance in her very first feature film was appreciated by the critics.

 

 

 

45. Freya Mavor

 

 

 

Freya Mavor is an actress and model who is best known for playing the role of Mini McGuinness in the British teen drama series, titled Skins.

 

For her promising character projection in the aforementioned show, she was nominated for Best Actress at the TV Choice Awards in 2012.

 

A winner of the Fashion Icon of the Year Award at the 2011 Scottish Fashion Awards, Freya Mavor can also be seen in motion pictures such as Not Another Happy Ending, Sunshine on Leith, The Lady in the Car with Glasses and a Gun, to mention a few.

 

 

 

44. Tanya Louise Reynolds

 

 

 

Tanya Louise Reynolds had appeared in a couple of short films before she was seen in the television series Rellik.

 

She got to play her first meaty role in the comedy-drama series, titled Delicious. However, she shot to fame after playing a significant character in the Netflix show Sex Education.

 

Tanya Reynolds had also appeared in minor roles in many series and movies like Outlander, Breeders, The Bisexual, and Death in Paradise.

 

The actress, who can also be seen playing a role in the show Outlander, was named one of Screen International's Stars of Tomorrow in 2020.

 

 

 

43. Daisy Waterstone

 

 

 

Daisy Waterstone is a British actress who was first seen in a couple of episodes of a television series, titled Silent Witness.

 

She is best known for playing the character of Margo Durrell in the biographical comedy series, titled The Durrells in Corfu.

 

The actress was inspired by her mother to be an actress at a very young age. That is precisely why she joined the National Youth Theatre at the age of 13.

 

During the same period, she was attending the Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts.

 

 

 

42. Molly Wright

 

 

 

Molly Wright may have reportedly taken birth in the United States of America but she has mostly been a part of British projects thus far.

 

The actress, who made her acting debut by appearing in a handful of episodes of the television show Our Girl, was raised in the United Kingdom.

 

She has mostly been seen playing supporting roles in various British television projects. That said, working on a project titled Apostasy came as a bit of a challenge for Molly Wright.

 

This is because not only did she spend two good months preparing herself for the role but she also read the Bible in order to get into the skin of her character.

 

 

 

41. Abigail Lawrie

 

 

 

Abigail Lawrie is a young British screen performer who was first seen in a television series, titled The Casual Vacancy.

 

The actress, who was born and raised in Aberdeen, joined a local drama club as a child itself. She moved to London at the age of 14 and continued to train in the drama department of The Harrodian School.

 

She has also been a part of the television project Murdered for Being Different and the coming-of-age drama feature film, titled Our Ladies.

 

 

 

40. Grace Hogg-Robinson

 

 

 

Grace Hogg-Robinson made her much-awaited television debut on the show Suspects in 2014.

 

The actress has been a part of film and television projects such as The Durrells, Troy: Fall of a City, The Coroner, and Flatmated, to mention a few.

 

Grace Hogg-Robinson is also known to have an affinity for painting, dancing, and music.

 

She has often been seen sharing her work with her followers on her social media. She has also appeared in several television commercials.

 

 

 

39. Sorcha Groundsell

 

 

 

Sorcha Groundsell made her feature film debut with 2015's Iona. She gained prominence after having starred in the Netflix series The Innocents.

 

The actress has also been a part of independent feature films like Far From the Apple Tree. One can find her starring as Jane Muncie in the true-crime miniseries, titled In Plain Sight.

 

Furthermore, she is also known to have made an appearance in the television show Clique. That said, she has also managed to receive an RTS Award nomination for her role in Sleeping Lions.

 

 

38. Ellise Chappell

 

 

 

Ellise Chappell was first seen in a television series, titled New Blood, in the year 2016. The actress is best known for playing the role of Morwenna Chynoweth in the historical drama series, titled Poldark.

 

Ellise Chappell, who has been a part of the National Youth Theatre REP Company, has also been seen playing Lucy in the 2019 film Yesterday.

 

One can find her featuring as Mona in the Netflix series, titled Young Wallander.

 

 

37. Lauren McCrostie

 

 

 

Lauren McCrostie, who was first seen making an appearance in the 2014 feature film titled The Falling, is best known for playing a role in Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children.

 

She has also been a part of short films such as Second Skin and Brothers. It is said that Lauren McCrostie had a passion for performing ever since she was a child.

 

In fact, along with her younger sister, she used to put up shows for their parents for good fun.

 

 

36. Holly Earl

 

 

 

Aside from being a mainstream actor, Holly Earl is also a digital artist who specializes in portraits. She made her acting debut by appearing in a television show, titled Touching Evil, in the year 1997.

 

Best known for playing the role of Zoe in the sitcom Cuckoo, she can also be seen in other television shows such as Beowulf: Return to the Shieldlands, Humans, and Casualty, to name a few.

 

Holly Earl played the role of May Bailey in her debut feature film, titled Possession.

 

 

35. Hannah Rae

 

 

 

Hannah Rae is an English actress who managed to gain attention after having appeared in her very first feature film, titled City of Tiny Lights.

 

For her performance in the same, she was nominated for the Most Promising Newcomer Award at the British Independent Film Awards.

 

The actress has also been a part of motion pictures such as Fighting with My Family, Carmilla, and Martyrs Lane.

 

Hannah Rae has also made an appearance in television shows such as Broadchurch, Manhunt, and Call the Midwife.

 

 

34. Ella-Rae Kirby-Smith

 

 

 

Ella-Rae Kirby-Smith had been a part of a short film or two before making her presence felt in a television series, titled Marley's Ghosts.

 

The British actress had reportedly begun modeling in 2014 and shot to fame after playing a part in shows such as Into the Badlands and Clique.

 

Ella-Rae Smith made her feature film debut by appearing in Butterfly Kisses in the year 2017. She has also been seen in films and shows such as Hobbs & Shaw and The Stranger, respectively.

 

 

33. Synnøve Karlsen

 

 

 

Synnøve Karlsen made her acting debut by appearing in quite a few episodes of the television series Clique.

 

Prior to her appearance in the aforementioned show, she had even done a couple of short films.

 

The actress, who is best known for playing the character of Clarice Orsini in the historical drama series Medici, is also known to have participated in the psychological horror feature film, titled Last Night in Soho.

 

She has studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and then the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, respectively.

 

 

32. Shannon Tarbet

 

 

 

Shannon Tarbet transformed from a theater actress to a mainstream performer quite comfortably. The actress, who made her acting debut in the television show Silk, has been seen playing meaty characters in flicks such as Love Is Blind and Love Sarah.

 

She has also played recurring roles in shows such as Genius, Rellik, and Killing Eve, to name a few.

 

Shannon Tarbet had also won the Best Actor award at the Underwire Film Festival in 2013 for her character projection in the short film Woodland.

 

 

31. Emma Jill Appleton

 

 

 

Emma Jill Appleton is an English actress and model who was first seen playing a role in a television show, titled Clique.

 

The actress is best known for playing the role of Feef Symonds in the spy thriller television series, titled Traitors.

 

Not only that but she also played the part of Princess Renfri in the Netflix fantasy series The Witcher.

 

She had started her career in show business as a model and transitioned to acting in the year 2017.

 

Emma Appleton had also made a special appearance in the British science fiction television series, titled Intergalactic.

 

 

30. Tallulah Rose Haddon

 

 

 

Tallulah Rose Haddon is a British actress, drag and performance artist, and model who was first seen making an appearance in a feature film, titled Spaceship.

 

The daughter of artist Laura Godfrey-Isaacs and architect Glen Haddon, she can be seen playing a role in the BBC One series, titled The Living and the Dead.

 

She was also seen playing the character of Pearl in BBC One's Taboo and the central protagonist in Kiss Me First.

 

 

29. Lara Alexandra Peake

 

 

 

Lara Alexandra Peake is a young English actress who made her acting debut in a feature film, titled Bypass, in the year 2014.

 

She had joined a drama workshop in Nottingham called the Inspire Academy at the tender age of 12. One can find her playing the central character in the coming-of-age movie Spaceship.

 

She also appeared in a project like Final Score alongside Pierce Brosnan and Dave Bautista. Lara Peake has also participated in the Netflix series The English Game.

 

 

28. Hermione Isla Conyngham Corfield

 

 

 

Hermione Isla Conyngham Corfield, who is known professionally as Hermione Corfield, made her feature film debut with 50 Kisses in the year 2014.

 

She soon made a name for herself by appearing in motion pictures such as Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, Mr. Holmes, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, XXX: Return of Xander Cage, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Rust Creek, and The Misfits, to name a few.

 

Her performance in Rust Creek managed to fetch her good feedback from the critics.

 

 

27. Isabelle Lucy Allen

 

 

 

Isabelle Lucy Allen, who made her feature film debut with Les Misérables, is an English stage and screen actress.

 

The young star managed to gain a lot of appreciation for her character projection as the young Cosette in the aforementioned title.

 

For her role in the same, she earned the Young Artist Award for Best Supporting Young Actress Age Ten and Under.

 

The actress is also known to have appeared in a CBBC drama, titled Hetty Feather.

 

 

26. Ruby Stokes

 

 

 

Ruby Stokes is a British actress who was first seen in an episode of the television series Just William.

 

She gained a decent amount of following after having played the role of Francesca Bridgerton in Bridgerton. She has also appeared as Little Lucy in Not Going Out.

 

Even though she does not have a lot of experience so far, a few impressive performances from her in the near future can pave the way for bigger projects to follow.

 

 

25. Rose Victoria Williams

 

 

 

Rose Victoria Williams, who was born in Ealing, London, is best known for her work as Princess Claude in Reign.

 

Also seen playing a key role in the television series Sanditon, one can catch the actress in a show like Medici.

 

That said, Rose Williams has also appeared in motion pictures such as Changeland and The Power. It has been reported that she also has a part to play in the upcoming film adaptation of Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris.

 

 

24. Isabella May Ramsey

 

 

 

Isabella May Ramsey, who is soon going to be in her early 20s, made her coveted acting debut by appearing in arguably the most popular series in the world, titled Game of Thrones.

 

She was appreciated for her portrayal of the headstrong noblewoman Lyanna Mormont in aforementioned the show. Popularly known as Bella Ramsey, the young star has also played Mildred Hubble in the 2017 CBBC television series, titled The Worst Witch.

 

Having said that, she is also known to have lent her voice to the titular character in the 2018 Netflix original series, titled Hilda.

 

Her performance in The Worst Witch won her the Young Performer award at the 2019 British Academy Children's Awards.

 

 

23. Aimée Lou Wood

 

 

 

Aimée Lou Wood is a British actress who made her acting debut in a television show, titled Sex Education, in 2019.

 

Her performance in the show ended up winning her a British Academy Television Award for Best Female Comedy Performance. She also won

 

Aimée Lou Wood, who has also appeared in a short film or two, can be seen making her presence felt in feature films such as The Electrical Life of Louis Wain and Living, among others.

 

 

22. Raffey Camomile Cassidy

 

 

 

Raffey Camomile Cassidy is a young and talented English actress who made her maiden screen appearance in a feature film, titled Spanish Flu: The Forgotten Fallen.

 

She was soon seen in motion pictures such as Snow White and the Huntsman, Mr. Selfridge, Tomorrowland, and The Killing of a Sacred Deer, to name a few.

 

The young star has already participated in projects that include industry giants such as Johnny Depp, Charlize Theron, George Clooney, and Chris Hemsworth.

 

Raffey Cassidy, who was named on Screen International magazine's Stars of Tomorrow, has also played a character in short films such as The Beast, Rust, and Miranda's Letter.

 

 

21. Jessica Yu-Li Henwick

 

 

 

Jessica Yu-Li Henwick is a British actress and writer who made her feature film debut in St Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold in 2009.

 

She is best known for playing the role of Nymeria Sand in the blockbuster HBO series, titled Game of Thrones.

 

One can also find her playing a part in motion pictures such as Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The Matrix Resurrections, On the Rocks, Love and Monsters, and Underwater, to name a few.

 

That said, Jessica Yu-Li Henwick has also made an appearance in shows such as Obsession: Dark Desires, Iron Fist, The Defenders, and Luke Cage. She was included in the list of Variety's Top Breakout Star by the end of the year 2017.

 

 

20. Daisy Jessica Edgar-Jones

 

 

 

Daisy Jessica Edgar-Jones was first seen making an appearance in a television show, titled Outnumbered, in the year 2016.

 

She is best known for playing the character of Marianne Sheridan in the miniseries Normal People. For her performance in the same, she received nominations for a British Academy Television Award and a Golden Globe Award, respectively.

 

One can also find Daisy Edgar-Jones playing a part in television shows and feature films such as War of the Worlds, Cold Feet, Under the Banner of Heaven, and Fresh, to name a few.

 

 

19. Isobel Dorothy Powley

 

 

 

Isobel Dorothy Powley, who was born and raised in London, was first seen in an episode of the television show The Whistleblowers in 2007.

 

The actress gave her acting career a kick-start as a teenager. She is best known for playing a part in shows such as M. I. High, Little Dorrit, Murderland, and Benidorm, to name a few.

 

For her performance in the romantic comedy-drama film A Royal Night Out, Isobel Powley was nominated for a British Independent Film Award for Most Promising Newcomer.

 

 

18. Georgina Helen Henley

 

 

 

Georgina Helen Henley, who is popularly known as Georgie Henley, is best known for playing the role of Lucy Pevensie in the blockbuster fantasy film series The Chronicles of Narnia.

 

The actress was appreciated for her performance in the aforementioned franchise by several critic groups. She even received an Empire Award nomination for the same.

 

Since her appearance in the franchise, she has been a part of other motion pictures such as Perfect Sisters and The Sisterhood of Night, among others.

 

 

17. Jessica Bianca Sula

 

 

 

Jessica Bianca Sula first made an appearance in a television show, titled Skins. She left an impact after playing a key role in the M. Night Shyamalan directorial venture, titled Split.

 

She has also made an appearance in shows such as Love and Marriage and Recovery Road, among others.

 

The actress even had a recurring role to play in the 2017 limited series, titled Godless. One can also catch her in the third season of Scream.

 

 

16. Jaada Lawrence-Green

 

 

 

Jaada Lawrence-Green was first seen in an episode of the television series, titled Casualty. The British actress and model began her career in the entertainment industry as a child model itself.

 

One can find her playing a role in projects such as Black Widow, The Shadows of Death, Breaking the Band, and Holby City, to name a few.

 

The young actress has been a part of several commercials and campaigns for popular companies such as Google Play, Calor Gas, and Kenwood.

 

 

15. Ella Summer Purnell

 

 

 

Ella Summer Purnell is an English actress who made her feature film debut in 2010 with Never Let Me Go.

 

She gained recognition after having been a part of shows such as Yellowjackets, Arcane, and Star Trek: Prodigy.

 

The actress is best known for participating in feature films such as Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, Churchill, and Army of the Dead, to name a few.

 

In addition, one can also find her playing a key role in titles such as Kick-Ass 2, Wildlife, and Maleficent.

 

 

14. Lily Inge Newmark

 

 

 

Known for her large hazel eyes, Lily Inge Newmark is a British actress who was first seen in a motion picture, titled Return of the Ghost.

 

She is best known for playing the role of Iona in the English film Pin Cushion. Also, one can find her making an appearance in Netflix shows such as Sex Education and Cursed.

 

The actress can also be seen in motion pictures and television productions such as Juliet, Naked, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Les Misérables, Born a King, Balance, Not Symmetry, Misbehaviour, and Temple, to name a few.

 

That said, Lily Newmark had started her acting career by featuring in amateur independent features and music videos.

 

 

13. Mia Gypsy Mello da Silva Goth

 

 

 

Mia Gypsy Mello da Silva Goth, who is professionally known as Mia Goth, was first seen in a television show, titled The Tunnel.

 

The actress has mostly been a part of projects pertaining to horror and thriller genres.

 

Her feature film debut came in Lars von Trier's Nymphomaniac and she has subsequently been a part of titles such as The Survivalist, High Life, A Cure for Wellness, Emma, Suspiria, and X, to name a few.

 

 

12. Jessica Barden

 

 

 

Jessica Barden was first seen playing a role in an episode of My Parents Are Aliens in 1999. She is best known for her character projection of Alyssa in the comedy-drama series, titled The End of the F***ing World.

 

She can be seen in other shows such as The Chase and No Angels. One can also catch Jessica Barden in feature films such as Hanna, The Lobster, The New Romantic, and Pink Skies Ahead, to name a few.

 

 

11. Emilia Annis I. Jones

 

 

 

Emilia Annis I. Jones, who was first seen in the television show House of Anubis, is also a singer and songwriter, aside from being an actor.

 

The actress played the character of Ruby Rossi in the 2021 Academy Award-winning film CODA. For her performance in the same, she received a BAFTA Award nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

 

Also known for appearing in shows such as Locke & Key and Doctor Who, Emilia Jones can also be seen in feature films such as Brimstone, Ghostland, and Two for Joy, to name a few.

 

 

10. Emma Margaret Marie Tachard-Mackey

 

 

 

Emma Margaret Marie Tachard-Mackey, who is professionally known as Emma Mackey, is a French-British actress who was first seen in short and independent features.

 

After having made her mainstream acting debut in The Winter Lake, she shot to fame by playing Maeve Wiley on the Netflix comedy-drama series, titled Sex Education.

 

Her strong performance in the aforementioned show earned her a well-deserved British Academy Television Award nomination.

 

That said, one can also find Emma Mackey playing a role in feature films such as Eiffel and Death on the Nile.

 

 

9. Kaya Scodelario

 

 

 

Kaya Scodelario made her feature film debut in 2009's Moon. The actress, who has just turned 30, is best known for playing the role of Effy Stonem in the teen drama series, titled Skins.

 

Also known for starring in the Maze Runner film series, she can be seen in motion pictures such as Wuthering Heights, Crawl, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, and Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, and Vile.

 

She was also a part of the Netflix original series, titled Spinning Out.

 

Kaya Scodelario won Ashland Independent Film Festival in 2013 and two Golden Nymph nominations for her role in Skins.

 

 

8. Margaret Constance "Maisie" Williams

 

 

 

Margaret Constance "Maisie" Williams, who is popularly known as Maisie Williams, is a young British actress who made a name for herself by featuring in the globally renowned television series, titled Game of Thrones.

 

For her sharp portrayal of Arya Stark in the aforementioned series, she received two Emmy Award nominations.

 

The actress has also participated in feature films such as The New Mutants, iBoy, The Owners, Mary Shelley, and Early Man, to name a few. She can also be seen in the BBC science fiction series, titled Doctor Who.

 

 

7. Olivia Kate Cooke

 

 

 

Olivia Kate Cooke, who was first seen in the television show, Blackout, is a talented British actress.

 

She is best known for playing the role of Emma Decody in the drama-thriller series, titled Bates Motel.

 

Also known for playing a role in the miniseries Vanity Fair, Olivia Cooke can also be seen in motion pictures such as Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, Ouija, Ready Player One, Sound of Metal, and Thoroughbreds, to name a few.

 

Her second feature film, which was titled The Signal, opened at the Sundance Film Festival in 2014.

 

 

6. Daisy Jazz Isobel Ridley

 

 

 

Daisy Jazz Isobel Ridley, who is professionally known as Daisy Ridley, participated in a few short films before making her presence felt in the television show Casualty.

 

She is best known for playing the character of Rey in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, namely The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, and The Rise of Skywalker.

 

At the beginning of her career, she was seen playing a minor role in television programs such as Youngers, Toast of London, Silent Witness, and Mr Selfridge, to name a few.

 

Daisy Ridley can also be seen in feature films such as Murder on the Orient Express and Ophelia. She has also appeared in music videos.

 

 

5. Lucy Boynton

 

 

 

Lucy Boynton is a British-American actress who was first seen in the feature film Miss Potter. After having been a part of television productions such as Ballet Shoes, Sense and Sensibility, and Mo, one could find her making guest appearances in titles such as Borgia, Endeavour, and Law & Order: UK.

 

The actress has also been featured in motion pictures such as I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House, Sing Street, and Don't Knock Twice, to name a few.

 

Lucy Boynton has confessed that being in the age group of 16-17 proved to be a demanding task for her.

 

This is because she was considered too young to play the main lead in projects and too old for significant child roles.

 

 

4. Jodie Marie Comer

 

 

 

Jodie Marie Comer is an English actress who has been a recipient of two British Academy Television Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award.

 

The actress, who was first seen in an episode of The Royal Today in 2008, soon appeared in other television shows such as My Mad Fat Diary and Doctor Foster.

 

The 'Free Guy' star won a British Academy Television Award for Best Actress and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her acclaimed performance in Killing Eve.

 

Recently she won  BAFTA award (2022) for Leading actresses for the movie Help (2021) in which she played the role of Sarah.

 

 

3. Millie Bobby Brown

 

 

 

Millie Bobby Brown, who is soon going to be 20, shot to fame after playing one of the central characters in the Netflix science fiction drama series, titled Stranger Things.

 

For her performance in the aforementioned show, she received two Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series and two Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series, respectively.

 

She has also been a part of popular motion pictures such as Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Enola Holmes, and Godzilla vs. Kong, among others.

 

 

2. Florence Pugh

 

 

 

Florence Pugh, who was born in Oxford, made her feature film debut with the drama film The Falling. She managed to get an appreciation for her performance as a violent young bride in Lady Macbeth.

 

She even won a British Independent Film Award for the same. She has been a part of popular and critically acclaimed motion pictures such as Little Women, Black Widow, Outlaw King, King Lear, Fighting with My Family, and Midsommar, to name a few.

 

Florence Pugh has been awarded the Trophée Chopard at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. Apart from this, she has earned multiple nominations that include one academy nomination for supporting actress in Little women.

 

 

1. Anya-Josephine Marie Taylor-Joy

 

 

 

Anya-Josephine Marie Taylor-Joy, who is known to the cinematic universe as Anya Taylor-Joy, is a British-American actress who was first seen in episodes of shows such as Endeavour and Vampire Academy.

 

She shot to fame after having played the main lead in her debut horror feature film, titled The Witch.

 

A recipient of a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award, she went on to star in motion pictures such as Thoroughbreds, Split, Emma, and Glass, to name a few.

 

She found international fame after having played the lead role in the acclaimed Netflix show, titled The Queen's Gambit.  The Queen's Gambit ended up winning the Emmy award and helped her win a SAG award.