20 Essential Latina Movie Goddesses!

Glamorous. Sexy. Fearless. Iconic. Any of these words can be used to describe an actress, but put them all together, add lots of talent, a penchant for ballsy roles and a little off-screen drama and you've built a big-screen goddess. From silent film stars to action-flick babes, these 20 Latina actresses have more than proved through their work, style and sass that they belong in the same Hollywood pantheon as Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn.

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Michelle Rodriguez

Divine Quality: No frilly dresses and rom-coms here—she probably eats bullets for breakfast. But this actionista displays a strength and independence that makes her impossible to deny.

Must-See Film: Girlfight (2000). In her big-screen debut, Rodriguez electrified audiences and critics as a teen with a big heart and a stare that could bend iron.