People used to say: “Wise men, like wine, are best when old; pretty women, like bread, are best when young”. However, there are still many women, especially Hollywood actresses, who are even better with age. At the age of 40s, their beauty, talent, and charm blossom like a flower. Some choose to settle down with their small family after gaining many accomplishments in their career. Meanwhile, others continue to pursue their passion and start to expand to other fields such as producer, songwriter, and director. No matter what paths they choose, 40 is a great mark to celebrate in their life. We have compiled some 10 Hollywood actresses who have aged like fine wine in their 40s. Let’s see who they are!
#1. Rashida Jones, 46
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Rashida Jones is an American actress and producer. She made her acting debut in the film:
The Last Don. Nowadays, she began starring and serving as an executive producer on Netflix. At the age of 46, Jones still surprised people with her beauty and talent.
#2. Mindy Kaling, 43
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Mindy Kaling is an American actress, comedian, writer, and director. This year, she turns 43. From the early years, Kailing had gained wide recognition from the public. From 2012 to 2017, the comedy series created by her attracted wide audiences. From 2020 to the present, she continues to work on several series on Netflix and other platforms.
#3. Rachel McAdams, 43
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The beautiful actress from Canada turns 43 this year. She made her first Hollywood film debut in 2002 and two years later, she rose to fame with the comedy
Mean Girls and the romantic drama:
The Notebook. Now, she has a happy family with two kids, one boy, and one girl.
#4. Zoe Saldana, 44
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Zoe Saldana is an American actress. She is 44 years old this year. She made her first debut in the film:
Centre Stage (2000) in which she portrayed a ballet dancer. She is also famous for her role as Neytiri in the
Avatar film series. In 2019, she is the second-highest-grossing film actress of all time.
#5. Cameron Diaz, 49
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Cameron Diaz isn’t a strange name to the public. She is regarded as a sex symbol and one of the world’s most bankable actresses. She had acted in numerous films such as In Her Shoes (2005), The Holiday (2006), etc. Although this year she turns 49, her beauty still blossoms.
#6. Drew Barrymore, 47
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The charming American actress turns 47 this year. She is not only an actress but also a producer, talk show host, and author. Barrymore became famous when she was small. During the 1990s and 2000s, she starred in a string of successful films such as
Charlie’s Angels, Never Been Kissed,...#7. Charlize Theron, 46
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Charlize Theron is a South African and American actress and producer. In 2003, she won the Silver Bear and Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the film: Monster. In 2016, she was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world. At the age of 46, her beauty, her charm, and her talent still shine like a star.
#8. Kate Beckinsale, 48
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Kate Beckinsale is a beauty icon of Hollywood. At the age of 48, she still has youthful and charming beauty. She gained wide recognition when acting in several films such as
Van Helsing (2004), Whiteout (2009), Contraband (2012), and Total Recall (2012). In 2021, Beckinsale starred in the Paramount+ dark comedy. In that series, she served as executive producer as well.
#9. Kate Winslet, 46
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Kate Winslet is an English actress who is known for her talented acting skills. She gained international recognition followed her leading role in the epic romance Titanic (1997). This year, she turns 46. Sharing her opinion about aging, she said that true beauty came from your heart, from the love of your family, and from kindness around you, not from your appearance.
#10. Kerry Washington, 45
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Kerry Washington is an American actress, producer, and director. She is famous for her flexible acting skill and has acted in various genres of films. In 2014, she was named on the Time 100 list of most influential people. In addition, in 2018, Forbes named her the eighth highest-paid television actress.