Top 43 Most Popular Brunette Actresses In Their 30s

 

As tricky as it may sound, it is a fact that a lot of viewers are of the opinion that actresses with naturally dark hair are among the best-looking female stars to have graced the screen.

 

Needless to say, fans are often seen watching motion pictures and television shows that feature some of the most admired brunette women within the entertainment industry.

 

Even though these women are famous for playing a wide range of roles in different genres and shows, it is their dark hair that makes them come across as even more desirable.

 

So, this is our attempt to compile a list of some of the finest dark-haired actresses who happen to be in their 30s.

 

 

43. Alison Laura Carroll

 

 

 

Alison Laura Carroll, who seems to often show her dark brown hair, made her acting debut in a feature film, titled Doghouse.

 

Also a gymnast and a model, she happened to be the live-action model of the video game character Lara Croft from 2008 to 2010.

 

Besides Doghouse, the actress has also been a part of projects such as Amsterdam Heavy, Swipe Right Horror, Devil's Tower, Amina, and Life is an Art, to name a few.

 

 

42. Jillian Batherson

 

 

 

Born to a Canadian father and an American mother, Jillian Batherson was first seen in a feature film, titled Bayou Ghost.

 

The actress attended the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts and her training continued to progress at the British American Drama Academy and the University of Southern California, respectively.

 

She can be seen in feature films such as The 5th Quarter and The Ledge. Jillian Batherson has also worked in shows such as American Horror Story and Common Law.

 

 

 

41. Kate Elizabeth Voegele

 

 

 

Kate Elizabeth Voegele is an actress, singer, and songwriter who is often seen flaunting her dark brown hair. The celebrity made her acting debut by playing a key character in a television show, titled One Tree Hill.

 

However, even before she made her acting debut, she announced her arrival as a singer with her musical debut in 2003.

 

That said, she has also appeared in the show Life Unexpected.

 

 

 

40. Mariah Buzolin Oliveira

 

 

 

Mariah Buzolin Oliveira was seen in a couple of short films before she made an appearance in the television show Zoey 101.

 

The Brazilian brunette is best known for playing the role of Maya Mercado in the show All My Children.

 

In addition, she has also been seen in television and movie projects such as Jane by Design, Jonas, and Hotel For Dogs, to name a few.

 

Mariah Buzolin had won a fashion contest in 2003 that paved the way for better things to follow.

 

 

 

39. Taylor Cole

 

 

 

This dark-haired American actress and model attended Mirabeau B. Lamar High School as she traveled with the Junior Olympics volleyball squad.

 

Not long after, she started modeling. She appeared in quite a few advertisements and commercials before getting the golden opportunity to try her hands at acting.

 

Sooner than later, she was seen playing a part in a television show, titled Summerland. She has also made a guest appearance in shows such as NUMB3RS and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.

 

 

 

38. Jennie Jacques

 

 

 

Jennie Jacques was first seen playing a role in two episodes of a television show, titled The Bill. One of her first significant character projections was that of Annie Miller in Desperate Romantics.

 

The actress has also featured in shows such as WPC 56, Vikings, and Father Brown, among others. That said, one can also find Jennie Jacques playing a role in motion pictures such as Cherry Tree Lane, Shank, and Demons Never Die, to name a few.

 

 

 

37. Jen Nikolaisen

 

 

 

Jen Nikolaisen, who was born Jennifer Nikolaisen, was first seen in the direct-to-video release, titled Final Examination.

 

The brunette actress and producer is known to have appeared in projects such as Little Women, Irresistible, and NCIS. She has also been a part of several television movies.

 

The New York native can also be seen in comparatively less popular features such as 12 Pups of Christmas, Lucky Dog, The Republic of Two, and Gabe the Cupid Dog, to name a few.

 

 

 

36. Maggie Castle

 

 

 

Maggie Castle is a native of Canada who was first seen making an appearance in a television series, titled Starting from Scratch.

 

The actress, who seems to have naturally dark brown hair, is known to have featured in projects such as Todd and the Book of Pure Evil, The Time Traveler's Wife, and Professor Marston & The Wonder Women.

 

One can also catch her in titles such as Stronger, American Woman, and Super Troopers 2, among others.

 

 

 

35. Katie Parker

 

 

 

Katie Parker was first seen in an episode of the television show The Young and the Restless in 2008.

 

The actress, who has been a part of several short films, made a name for herself by appearing in motion pictures such as Absentia and The Family.

 

Katie Parker has also been a part of shows such as The Therapist, The Haunting of Hill House, and The Haunting of Bly Manor, to name a few.

 

 

 

34. Alex Sgambati

 

 

 

Alex Sgambati may not be a very popular cinematic figure but there certainly have been different websites attempting to cast a light on her hair color.

 

The actress, who seems to have dark brown hair, is also a producer. Besides working in the movies, she has also appeared in theater and on television.

 

One can catch her in shows such as One Tree Hill, Make It or Break It, Sleepy Hollow, and The Originals, among others.

 

 

 

33. Ashlynn Yennie

 

 

 

Ashlynn Yennie has been trying to make her presence felt since 2009. She was first seen in the television movie 'Evan and Gareth Are Trying to Get Laid'.

 

However, the brunette is best known for her character projection in the Dutch horror feature film, titled The Human Centipede (First Sequence), and its sequel.

 

The actress has also been seen playing the role of Ashley in the Showtime TV mini-series, titled Submission, in the year 2016.

 

 

 

32. Jennifer Proske

 

 

 

Jennifer Proske is best known for playing a key role in the 2010 feature film, titled Vampires Suck. It was also her maiden motion picture as an actor.

 

The brunette is known to have participated in several shows during her high school and college years. In her debut feature Vampires Suck, Jennifer Proske played a parody version of Bella Swan from the Twilight series of films.

 

One can also catch her in television shows such as House of Lies, Law & Order: SVU, Beauty & the Beast, Graceland, and Major Crimes.

 

 

31. Olga Fonda

 

 

 

Olga Fonda's more than apparent shiny dark brown justifies her inclusion on this list. The actress, who was seen making an appearance in the television show Nip/Tuck at the beginning of her career, shot to fame after playing the role of Nadia Petrova in The Vampire Diaries.

 

Before trying her hands at acting, Olga Fonda had been a model who was also making appearances in various television commercials.

 

She has also appeared in shows such as How I Met Your Mother, Melrose Place, and Entourage.

 

 

30. Aiysha Hart

 

 

 

Aiysha Hart is a British-Saudi actress and screenwriter who made her debut appearance in a feature film, titled Djinn, in the year 2013.

 

She is best known for playing a key character in shows such as Line of Duty, Atlantis, A Discovery of Witches, and We Are Lady Parts, to name a few.

 

When it comes to movies, Aiysha Hart can be seen in films such as Colette, Honour, Hope Gap, Make Me Famous, and Mogul Mowgli, among others.

 

 

29. Vanessa Morgan Mziray

 

 

 

Vanessa Morgan Mziray is yet another actress with dark brown hair who is often seen experimenting with her hair color.

 

She made her acting debut in the television film A Diva's Christmas Carol. The actress is best known for playing the character of Beatrix "Bird" Castro in the MTV teen drama series, titled Finding Carter.

 

One can also find Vanessa Morgan playing a part in shows such as The Latest Buzz and Riverdale.

 

 

28. Kimberly Sustad

 

 

 

Kimberly Sustad, who was first seen in the television film Thunderballs, is known to have graced several television shows and movie projects in her not-so-long career.

 

She can be seen playing a part in titles such as Spooksville, A Bride for Christmas, and The Nine Lives of Christmas, to name a few.

 

The actress is known for her dedication as she started her acting career from the bottom and tried to work her way through to the top.

 

 

27. Adelaide Victoria Kane

 

 

 

This Australian actress and model first gained prominence after having played a significant character in a television show, titled Neighbours.

 

Adelaide Victoria Kane went on to make a name for herself by starring in shows such as Reign, Teen Wolf, and Once Upon a Time.

 

She had started performing at the tender age of three itself. First, she learned to dance and then soon moved on to learning singing and acting.

 

The actress has also been a part of television and feature films such as Secrets of the Mountain, The Devil's Hand, and The Purge, to name a few.

 

 

26. Allison Howell Williams

 

 

 

Allison Howell Williams, who made her acting debut in the television show American Dreams, is yet another naturally brunette actress to feature on our list.

 

After having played a series of minor roles on television, she played a key character in the television series Girls.

 

It fetched her a Critics' Choice Award nomination. Allison Williams has been a part of television shows and feature films such as A Series of Unfortunate Events, Jake & Amir, and Get Out, to name a few.

 

 

25. Erin Krakow

 

 

 

Erin Krakow is an actress and producer who was first seen playing a part in a television series, titled Army Wives, in the year 2010.

 

Better known for playing the role of Elizabeth Thornton in the Hallmark series When Calls the Heart, she has also been a part of Hallmark Movies & Mysteries film, titled Finding Father Christmas.

 

She can also be seen in projects such as Engaging Father Christmas and Marrying Father Christmas.

 

 

24. Natalie Martinez

 

 

 

Natalie Martinez, who was first seen playing a key role in the television show Fashion House, is blessed with gorgeous dark hair.

 

She started her modeling at the age of fifteen and during her senior year, she did a commercial for J.Lo's new clothing line.

 

The actress has been a part of well-known shows such as Detroit 1-8-7, CSI: NY, The I-Land, Ordinary Joe, The Crossing, Under the Dome, and Kingdom.

 

She can also be seen making her presence felt in feature films such as End of Watch, Self/less, Death Race, and Broken City, among others.

 

 

23. Katherine Victoria Litwack

 

 

 

Katherine Victoria Litwack, who is professionally known as Kat Dennings, was first seen in an episode of the popular television series Sex and the City.

 

Known for her dark hair and husky voice, she shot to fame after playing one of the main protagonists in the show, 2 Broke Girls.

 

One can also catch the actress in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies such as Thor and Thor: The Dark World.

 

 

22. Nikolina Kamenova Dobreva

 

 

 

Nikolina Kamenova Dobreva, who is known in her professional space as Nina Dobrev, was first seen in a television movie, titled Playing House.

 

She shot to fame after having played a key character in shows such as Degrassi: The Next Generation and The Vampire Diaries.

 

The actress can also be seen in motion pictures such as The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Let's Be Cops, The Final Girls, XXX: Return of Xander Cage, and Flatliners.

 

 

21. Karen Lucille Hale

 

 

 

Karen Lucille Hale, who is popularly known as Lucy Hale, made her acting debut in the show Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide in 2005.

 

Also a singer and a television personality, she is best known for playing a role in shows such as Privileged, Bionic Woman, and Pretty Little Liars.

 

She can be seen in feature films such as Fantasy Island, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2, Sorority Wars, A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song, and Scream 4, to name a few.

 

 

20. Alexis Merizalde Knapp

 

 

 

Even though some websites mention Alexis Merizalde Knapp as a blonde-haired actress, we are certain of the fact that she is dark-haired.

 

Best known for playing the role of Stacie Conrad in the Pitch Perfect film series, she can also be seen in the party feature, titled Project X.

 

The actress can also be seen in series and movies such as Super Fun Night, Ground Floor, and So Undercover, to name a few.

 

Alexis Knapp has also starred in the Lifetime Christmas television film, titled My Christmas Prince, in the year 2017.

 

 

19. Alexandra Anna Daddario

 

 

 

Alexandra Anna Daddario is a brunette who has come to prominence mainly during the last decade. The actress, who first appeared in the television show All My Children, played her breakout role of Annabeth Chase in the Percy Jackson film franchise.

 

She has been a guest star in popular television shows such as White Collar, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, True Detective, New Girl, and American Horror Story: Hotel.

 

One can also catch Alexandra Daddario in motion pictures such as Baywatch, Texas Chainsaw 3D, San Andreas, and Hall Pass, among others.

 

 

18. Lacey Nicole Chabert

 

 

 

Lacey Nicole Chabert is an experienced screen performer who was first seen playing a role in the television movie A Little Piece of Heaven. The actress has ancestry in Cajun (French), Italian, English, and Scottish.

 

She shot to fame as a child actor after having played a role in shows such as All My Children and Party of Five.

 

A Hallmark Channel veteran, Lacey Chabert has appeared in about 27 projects for the network so far. She can also be seen in features such as Black Christmas and Mean Girls.

 

 

17. Vanessa Anne Hudgens

 

 

 

Vanessa Anne Hudgens is an actress and singer who was first seen in the television show Still Standing. The very next year, she made her feature film debut with Thirteen.

 

She shot to fame after having played the character of Gabriella Montez in the High School Musical film franchise.

 

The actress has been a part of motion pictures such as Bandslam, Beastly, Sucker Punch, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island, Spring Breakers, Second Act, Bad Boys for Life, and Tick, Tick... Boom!

 

Vanessa Hudgens was also seen in the Netflix Christmas features such as The Princess Switch and The Knight Before Christmas.

 

 

16. Gemma Christina Arterton

 

 

 

Gemma Christina Arterton had made her television debut with the film Capturing Mary while her feature film debut came in St Trinian's.

 

Both the films had released in 2007 itself. Her promising performance in the James Bond spy film, titled Quantum of Solace, won her an Empire Award for Best Newcomer.

 

This lovely brunette can be seen in motion pictures such as The Disappearance of Alice Creed, Tamara Drewe, Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, The Escape, Vita and Virginia, Clash of the Titans, and Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.

 

 

15. Shailene Diann Woodley

 

 

 

Shailene Diann Woodley, who has naturally dark brown hair, made her acting debut in a television movie, titled Replacing Dad.

 

After rising to fame by playing a role in the series The Secret Life of the American Teenager, she was seen in motion pictures such as The Descendants and The Spectacular Now.

 

The actress continued to rise by headlining popular mainstream projects such as The Fault in Our Stars and The Divergent series of motion pictures.

 

 

14. Mary Elizabeth Winstead

 

 

 

Mary Elizabeth Winstead is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and enigmatic actresses to make it to our list.

 

She had made her acting debut by making an appearance in a television show, titled Touched by an Angel.

 

She gained recognition after having played a key role in shows such as Passions, Tru Calling, and Wolf Lake.

 

Mary Elizabeth Winstead's most popular film roles include projects such as Final Destination 3, Black Christmas, Death Proof, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Swiss Army Man, Alex of Venice, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, and 10 Cloverfield Lane.

 

 

13. Megan Denise Fox

 

 

 

Megan Denise Fox is an actress and model who was first seen in a direct-to-video project, titled Holiday in the Sun, in the year 2001.

 

The brunette actress, who is known to have appeared in the popular Transformers franchise of motion pictures, has been a recipient of two Scream Awards and four Teen Choice Awards, respectively.

 

She can be seen in feature films such as Jennifer's Body, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and its sequel Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadow, among others. Megan Fox has also participated in television shows such as Hope & Faith and New Girl.

 

 

12. Anna Hélène Paquin

 

 

 

While many would confuse Anna Hélène Paquin for having blonde hair, her hair color is actually a lot darker in real life.

 

She made her feature film debut in The Piano; a film that won her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress at the tender age of 11.

 

This made her the second-youngest winner in the history of the Oscars. Anna Paquin was an incredibly successful child actor.

 

She has been a part of motion pictures such as Jane Eyre, Amistad, Almost Famous, The Irishman, and the X-Men franchise.

 

That said, she has also participated in television shows such as True Blood, Susanna, Bellevue, The Affair, and Flack, among others.

 

 

11. Ana Celia de Armas Caso

 

 

 

Ana Celia de Armas Caso, who is popularly known as Ana de Armas, was first seen in the 2006 feature film Una rosa de Francia.

 

The actress can be seen playing a role in feature films such as Knock Knock, War Dogs, Hands of Stone, and Deep Water.

 

She shot to fame after playing a role in popular mainstream motion pictures such as Knives Out, No Time to Die, and Blade Runner 2049. Ana de Armas was universally appreciated for her performance in Knives Out.

 

Recently, she was in the news for the film 'Blonde' in which she played the role of Iconic Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe.

 

 

10. Alison Brie Schermerhorn

 

 

 

Alison Brie Schermerhorn is an actress, writer, and producer who is a natural brunette. While she first made an appearance in the television show Hannah Montana, it is the series Mad Men that is credited with bringing her fame.

 

She gained further recognition after having been a part of shows such as Community and GLOW. When it comes to the movies, Alison Brie can be seen in projects such as Scream 4, Happiest Season, The Disaster Artist, The Post, Promising Young Woman, The Rental, and The Lego Movie, to name a few.

 

 

9. Lily Jane Collins

 

 

 

Lily Jane Collins is a popular brunette who was first seen as a two-year-old in the BBC sitcom Growing Pains during the early 1990s.

 

She made her big and small screen debut as an adult after having appeared in the show 90210 and the feature film The Blind Side in the year 2009.

 

She continued to gain prominence by playing important roles in motion pictures such as Abduction, Priest, Mirror Mirror, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, 'Love, Rosie', The English Teacher, and Stuck in Love.

 

Her performance in Rules Don't Apply earned her a deserving nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.

 

 

8. Emilia Isobel Euphemia Rose Clarke

 

 

 

Emilia Isobel Euphemia Rose Clarke, who is professionally known as Emilia Clarke, was first seen making an appearance in the television show Doctors.

 

Since most of us remember our beloved "Mother of Dragons" for her popular silver hair in Game of Thrones, it is going to take us some time to accept the fact that she is actually a natural brunette.

 

A four-time Emmy Award nominee, Emilia Clarke can be seen in motion pictures such as Me Before You, Terminator Genisys, Last Christmas, and Solo: A Star Wars Story, among others.

 

We would also like to inform our readers that Time magazine had named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2019.

 

 

7. Anna Cooke Kendrick

 

 

 

Anna Cooke Kendrick was first seen in the feature film Camp. Known for her dark hair, she is one of the youngest people to be nominated for the "Triple Crown of Acting." 

 

She shot to fame after playing a role in feature films such as Up in the Air and the Pitch Perfect series.

 

The talented actress has also had significant parts to play in motion pictures such as Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, 50/50, End of Watch, The Accountant, A Simple Favor, and Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates.

 

 

6. Milena Markovna "Mila" Kunis

 

 

 

Milena Markovna "Mila" Kunis, who is popularly known as Mila Kunis, is popular for her husky voice and dark hair.

 

The actress, who first appeared in an episode of Days of Our Lives in 1994, shot to fame after playing the role of Jackie Burkhart in the television series That '70s Show.

 

Her major breakthrough as an actress came in 2008 when she starred in the comedy Forgetting Sarah Marshall.

 

Very soon, she was seen in and was appreciated for her performances in motion pictures such as Black Swan, The Book of Eli, Friends with Benefits, Oz the Great and Powerful, Ted, and Bad Moms.

 

 

5. Keira Christina Righton OBE

 

 

 

Keira Christina Righton, who is professionally known as Keira Knightley, is a beautiful brunette who has starred in both independent films and big-budget box office hits.

 

She is best known for being a part of the acclaimed period and historical cinematic projects. For her performance in Pride & Prejudice, she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.

 

A recipient of two Empire Awards, Keira Knightley can be seen in motion pictures such as Pride & Prejudice, Atonement, The Duchess, Anna Karenina, The Imitation Game, and Begin Again, to name a few.

 

 

4. Emily Olivia Leah Blunt

 

 

 

Emily Olivia Leah Blunt, who is professionally known as Emily Blunt, is a natural brunette. She participated in a number of television projects before making it big in the movies.

 

Emily was a top learner in her school and she excelled at sport, cello, and singing.

 

A recipient of a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award, she can be seen in motion pictures such as The Devil Wears Prada, The Young Victoria, The Girl on the Train, Edge of Tomorrow, Mary Poppins Returns, Sicario, and A Quiet Place series.

 

For her resounding performance in A Quiet Place, Emily Blunt won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actress.

 

 

3. Gal Gadot-Varsano

 

 

 

Gal Gadot is a natural brunette who was first seen playing the minor role of a dancer in the television show Shemesh.

 

Crowned Miss Israel in 2004, she shot to international fame after playing one of the central characters in the Fast & Furious franchise of feature films.

 

Her popularity went beyond the roof and she turned out to be a bonafide box office bomb by playing the much-loved character of Wonder Woman in the Wonder Woman series of films.

 

Also seen in motion pictures like Red Notice (a Netflix Original) and Death on the Nile, she has been called the biggest Israeli superstar by several media outlets.

 

 

2. Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson

 

 

 

Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson, who is popularly known to the film world as Emma Watson, is yet another naturally brunette actress who keeps experimenting with her hair color.

 

She made her dream debut with the critically and commercially acclaimed Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.

 

Aside from the much-admired Harry Potter franchise of films, she can also be seen in some truly amazing projects such as The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Bling Ring, Noah, Beauty and the Beast, and Little Women, to name a few.

 

That said, Emma Watson is also an advocate of women's rights and has been a recipient of a Young Artist Award and three MTV Movie Awards, respectively.

 

 

1. Anne Jacqueline Hathaway

 

 

 

Anne Jacqueline Hathaway is arguably one of the most popular brunette screen performers in the world. One of the most decorated Hollywood actresses of the 21st century, she has been a recipient of an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award, respectively.

 

The motion pictures that she has so far been a part of have gone on to amass over $6.8 billion at the global box office.

 

While Anne Hathaway was first seen in the show Get Real, she shot to fame by appearing in some tremendously popular feature films such as The Princess Diaries, The Devil Wears Prada, Brokeback Mountain, The Devil Wears Prada, Rachel Getting Married, Love & Other Drugs, The Dark Knight Rises, and Les Misérables.

 

For her performance in Les Misérables, she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.