3. Tilda Swinton

Tilda Swinton has always been a striking presence on screen with her beauty but also ability to slide into almost any role with ease. It’s ironic that her only Oscar nomination (and win) was for a more straight-up performance as a corporate shark in Michael Clayton as she specializes in unique parts. An immortal who switches genders (Orlando), the White Witch (The Chronicles of Narnia), an unrecognizable ugly rich lady (Snowpiercer), Swinton is an expert in making a part all her own. Still, her casting as the Ancient One in Doctor Strange was a surprise given how the comic book character had been shown as an Asian male. But, as always, Swinton threw herself into the part, including shaving her head bald. She kept it secret, going out in public in wigs and caps as she wanted it to be a surprise when the first trailer came out. Despite the outcry on the casting, Swinton was hailed as one of the best parts of the movie and made the role her own for a mega hit. Proving no matter her accent or hair choice, Swinton shines in any part.

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