When it comes to the 90s, there are many iconic foreign language films, and I believe many people have seen these films.
But with these iconic movies came iconic movie roles, and these actresses are some of the best in the business.
Here’s a look at these actresses who played truly iconic roles in ’90s movies.
1. Kate Winslet (“Titanic”)
Considering that “Titanic” was once the biggest movie in the world, it’s no surprise that the first choice here is Kate Winslet, who plays Rose DeWitt Bukater.
It was undoubtedly one of Winslet’s best films to date and put her on the fast track to becoming the famous actress she is today.
2. Gwyneth Paltrow (“Se7en”)
While Gwyneth Paltrow is widely known for her various film performances, her role as Tracy Mills in “Se7en” is certainly an iconic one, and her character plays a vital role throughout the story.
It didn’t take long for her to star in “Shakespeare in Love”, where she won an Oscar for her acting.
3. Sharon Stone (“Basic Instinct”)
This is Sharon Stone from that controversial scene in “Basic Instinct”.
But no one can deny that she does a great job in this movie, and she does a great job in this erotic thriller.
Every scene she plays is a head start.
4. Jodie Foster (“The Silence of the Lambs”)
The ’90s were filled with iconic horror films like “The Silence of the Lambs,” the third in history to win Oscars for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actress, and Best Actor Five Awards for movies.
Best Actress Jodie Foster won for her brilliant performance of Clarice Starling.
5. Sandra Bullock (“Speed”)
Sandra Bullock is currently working on the 2022 film “The Lost City” and one of her first big roles is starring alongside Keanu Reeves in the action film “Speed” as Annie Porter, the film’s main love interest Hobbies are also a complete badass.
6. Winona Ryder (“Edward Scissorhands”)
This is definitely one of Winona Ryder’s best films.
Playing Kim Boggs in “Edward Scissorhands,” Ryder perfectly captures what it means to be truly kind, and her love story with Edward is one of those history books that anyone will adorably witness.
7. Rachael Leigh Cook (“She’s All That”)
At the time of the new re-release, the original film “She’s All That” was heavily referenced, including Rachael Leigh Cook’s iconic performance as Laney Boggs.
Who can forget that memorable “kiss me” scene?
It’s the epitome of a teen movie makeover.
8. Meryl Streep (“The Bridges of Madison County”)
Meryl Streep has been in the film industry for many years and she has some amazing films.
While she made a lot of movies in the ’90s, my personal favorite performance was in Bridges, Madison County, where she played Francesca Johnson, a married mother who has a passionate relationship with a photojournalist four days of romance.
The chemistry between her and Clint Eastwood is unparalleled.
9. Meg Ryan (“Sleepless in Seattle”, “You’ve Got Mail”)
As the legendary queen of romantic comedies, you couldn’t stop Meg Ryan in the ’90s.
Not only did she play two iconic roles in the romantic comedies “Sleepless in Seattle” and “You’ve Got Mail,” both of which starred alongside Tom Hanks, showed just how amazing their chemistry was .
10. Demi Moore (“Ghost”)
Sam, a young bank clerk, is deeply in love with his fiancée, Meili. When returning from a play, she was robbed by gangsters and shot to death by Sam, Mei Li was distraught.
Sam has since turned into a ghost, and he discovers that his friend Carl was the mastermind behind his death.
In order to steal the huge sums of money in the bank, he wants to obtain the password that Sam holds, and he pursues Mi Li again. The pottery scene has been imitated by many, but no one can quite beat Demi Moore’s performance.
She played the role of Molly alongside Patrick Swayze.
I think all of us wish we were in her place at least once.
11. Sarah Michelle Gellar (“I Know What You Did Last Summer”)
While many people know Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy in “Buffy The Vampire Slayer”, the same year Gellar starred in another horror film as Helen Cerf in “I Know What You Did Last Summer” s, got a master class in the chase scene of a horror movie.
12. Whoopi Goldberg (“Sister Act”, “Ghost”)
Whoopi Goldberg is certainly an iconic name, I’m sure you’ve heard it many times before, and she was not one but two iconic characters in the ’90s.
For me, my favorite is her lead role in “Sister Act” as Deloris van Cartier and brings some soul into religion, but I can’t help but mention her role as Oda Mae in “Ghost” Brown’s Oscar-nominated performance.
13. Julia Roberts (“Pretty Woman”)
This is one of Julia Roberts’ best films.
“Pretty Woman” has some pretty classic scenes, but none of them would have been possible without Roberts’ captivating performance as Vivian.
I’m pretty sure every time I watch that movie, I just want to be in the bathtub. It looks so fucking good.
14. Drew Barrymore (“Scream”)
Drew Barrymore only appeared in the first 12 minutes of the first “Scream” film, yet her scene has become iconic in every sense.
You walk up to a horror movie fan and ask, “Do you like horror movies?”
They’ll know exactly where the movie came from and where it’s set – Drew Barrymore is the star.
15. Neve Campbell (“Scream”)
Neve Campbell became the star of the “Scream” franchise, and she’s played her role in every new movie since, showing just how bad she was as the last girl.
16. Reese Witherspoon (“Cruel Intentions”)
Reese Witherspoon has been in a lot of movies and some great TV shows, but back in the ’90s she was just getting started, and “Cruel Intentions” was a breakthrough role for her.
She plays Annette Hargrove, a young woman who is the target of two of the film’s main characters.
In this ’90s film, she showcases her talent in acting.
17. Alicia Silverstone (“Clueless”)
Alicia Silverstone plays Cher in “Clueless,” a film about a teenage girl who ends up befriending a new student and decides to give her a makeover that will allow her to dominate the screen.
18. Laura Dern (“Jurassic Park”)
Raise your hand if you’re excited to see Laura Dern back in “Jurassic World: Dominion” anyway, the original Jurassic Park Laura Dern was awesome, Dr. Ellie Sattler believes Everyone adores and can’t wait to see what she’s been up to all these years.
19. Julia Stiles (“10 Things I Hate About You”)
My ten favorite things about you, and it’s legit because of the chemistry between Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger in this movie.
They’re my all-time favorite romantic couple, Julia Stiles as Kate.
20. Halle Berry (“Jungle Fever”)
While Halle Berry has played a lot of villains over the past 20 years, she’s also just getting started in Hollywood for a while.
One of her earliest films in a supporting role was Spike Lee’s “Jungle Fever” in which she played Vivian.
While she’s taken on bigger roles since then, the film brought her to prominence and paved the way for bigger things like “X-Men.”
21. Natalie Portman (“Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace”)
Padmé Amidala, known as the Queen/Senator of Naboo and Darth Vader’s lover, is a character in “Star Wars” who debuted in 1999 as “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace” a badass.
Natalie Portman shaped the “Star Wars” legend in the prequel trilogy and inspired young girls everywhere – but we don’t need to talk about how her character ended up with Revenge of the Sith.
22. Uma Thurman (“Pulp Fiction”)
While my all-time favorite Uma Thurman performance is her role in “Kill Bill,” one of her biggest roles before that was as Mia Wallace in Pulp Fiction, which earned her an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor nominate.
She has star power, she has a lot of great performances, but this is one of her best.
23. Mena Suvari (“American Beauty”)
The 1999 film “American Beauty” tells a fascinating story about a midlife crisis, but in my opinion, the film’s main character is Angela Hayes, played by Mena Suvari, who is Lester Burnham’s favorite. .
Even if the movie isn’t too old, I think we can all agree that Suvari was very good in it.
24. Robin Wright (“Forrest Gump”)
If you didn’t say “Jenny” with a southern accent at the end of “Forrest Gump,” I don’t think we’re watching the same movie.
Starring Tom Hanks, this Oscar-winning film tells the story of Forrest Gump and his storied life as he thinks of his young love, Robin Wright’s Jenny.
Their love story is messy, but also memorable.
25. Kirsten Dunst (“Interview with the Vampire”)
Kirsten Dunst is an iconic figure in “Interview with the Vampire” for many reasons, showing how amazingly talented she was as an actress at the age of 11. Later, she starred in films like “Spider-Man”, but no one can completely forget her character Claudia.
26. Salma Hayek (“Desperado”)
Salma Hayek has appeared in many different types of films, such as the cast of “Grown Ups”, or the lead character in “The Hitman’s Bodyguard”, but “Desperado” was one of the early films that made her a star today.
Hayek starred in the movie alongside Antonio Banderas, she’s a badass and her character is just as amazing.
This is definitely one of her best movies.
27. Angela Bassett (“What’s Love Got to Do with It”, “Waiting to Exhale”)
Angela Bassett is a master actress who shows amazing talent in any role.
I mean, there are so many movie roles that she should have been nominated for an Oscar, however, one of her most iconic roles of the ’90s did – her role in “What’s Love Got to Do with It” as Tina Turner.
28. Whitney Houston (“The Bodyguard”)
“I will always love you.” Do you know the song?
It’s one of the most iconic songs of all time, and it’s been sung by many.
Although the song was originally written by Dolly Parton, Whitney Houston sang the iconic song for the soundtrack to “The Bodyguard,” in which she plays the famous singer Rachel Marron, who falls in love with the task of protecting her bodyguard.
29. Michelle Yeoh (“Tomorrow Never Dies”)
Michelle Yeoh starred in “Tomorrow Never Dies” as a spy, and although she has starred in many wonderful films, such as “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon”, I personally think she played the role of James Bond in the 007 series Germany’s most attractive Bond girl with emotional entanglements.
These are the 29 actresses who were truly iconic in foreign language films of the 1990s. If you can still find an actress who can represent the iconic 90s, you can leave a message in the comment section below.
