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Top 5 actresses who skillfully played men in movies

Top 5 actresses who skillfully played men in movies Angelina Jolie (collage by RBC-Ukraine)

In cinema, transformation is a real art, and actors who change not only their emotional state but also their character's gender identity deserve special attention.

Angelina Jolie

One of the most famous actresses of our time appeared in the male character of Major Vichek in the movie Salt for only a few minutes, but it was enough to cause a wave of discussion among fans. Even in this transformation, Jolie managed to remain incredibly attractive.

Top 5 actresses who skillfully played men in movies

Angelina Jolie (collage by RBC-Ukraine)

Whoopi Goldberg

The screenwriters of The Companion set a difficult task for the makeup artists - to turn Whoopi Goldberg, who played the role of Laurel Iris, into a white man. In several episodes, the actress transformed into the influential businessman Robert S. Cutty.

Top 5 actresses who skillfully played men in movies

Whoopi Goldberg (collage by RBC-Ukraine)

Susan Sarandon

In Cloud Atlas, most of the actors played several roles, but it was Susan Sarandon who had the opportunity to play a character of the opposite sex. She transformed herself into university professor Yusuf Suleiman.

Top 5 actresses who skillfully played men in movies

Susan Sarandon (collage by RBC-Ukraine)

Glen Close

While the aforementioned actresses appeared in male roles for only a few minutes, Glen Close played a man throughout the movie The Mysterious Albert Nobbs.

Top 5 actresses who skillfully played men in movies

Glen Close (collage by RBC-Ukraine)

Meryl Streep

The Oscar and Golden Globe winner Meryl Streep also briefly transformed into a man. In the first episode of the HBO series Angels in America, the actress surprised viewers with her transformation, appearing as an elderly rabbi thanks to the skillful work of makeup artists.

Top 5 actresses who skillfully played men in movies

Meryl Streep (collage by RBC-Ukraine)