Some of the actors we know and love gave career-defining performances in the year 2024 that will become iconic in cinema for years to come.
While most of the actors have given great performances in past roles, this year pushed them to the next level and solidified their career as an all-time talent.
Let's explore some of the career-defining performances in 2024.
Zoe Saldaña - Emilia Perez
Zoe Saldaña might be known for her various fan-favorite roles in the science-fiction/fantasy genre, but her explosive performance in Emilia Perez proved that she is an all-time talent as she also showcased her tenacious skill as a musical performer.
Whatever you think of the film, there is no doubt that Saldaña has solidified her place as one of the best performers today and this will be seen as a big achievement in her already-celebrated career in years to come.
Adrien Brody - The Brutalist
More than 20 years ago, Adrien Brody made history as the youngest performer to win an Oscar for Best Actor. This year, he is back in the awards conversation for his acclaimed performance in The Brutalist.
Brody proved in the new Brady Corbet film why he is a unique underrated talent as he managed to portray his character with heartbreak, triumph, and electricity that will be remembered for years to come.
Pamela Anderson - The Last Showgirl
Pamela Anderson might be known for her high-profile turn in Baywatch and controversies surrounding her personal life during the '90s, but her performance in The Last Showgirl proved her exceptional talent as an actress that the public has underestimated for decades.
She gave her career-defining performance in the Gia Coppola film as she successfully conveyed her character's vulnerability and rawness that only an actress like her can portray with nuance.
Josh O'Connor - Challengers
There is no doubt that Josh O'Connor will have a successful career for years to come, but his performance in Challengers is already career-defining in his movie career as he showed here why he is a scene-stealing performer.
Through his facial expression, we saw his character's scheming turn and how he managed to have a unique chemistry with Zendaya and Mike Faist in their individual scenes.
Colman Domingo - Sing Sing
Colman Domingo has proven in his past film and TV works that he is one of the most talented actors of his generation. He did again in Sing Sing thanks to his heartbreaking turn as Divine G.
His performance in the new Greg Kwedar film solidified him as one of the best performers on screen today, and all we can hope is that he will be getting more leading roles in films for years to come.
Angelina Jolie - Maria
Angelina Jolie has always been a reliable A-list movie star since the late '90s, but her performance in Maria is on the next level as she showcased her star power and a portrayal of the iconic opera singer that will redefine the perception of her as an actress.
It's an exceptional work that will be celebrated for years to come as she showed her terrific talent as a pure dramatic actress that we've never seen in most of her past films. It helps that she even did some of the singing herself which is a major achievement.
Hugh Grant - Heretic
Hugh Grant has always been known as a rom-com actor for many years, but he has shown that he has a variety of range as a performer, especially in his chilling turn in Heretic.
His performance is a culmination of years of work as he utilized his charm to portray a sinister character that is compelling to watch and only an actor of his caliber can effectively portray in this specific manner.
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