24. Cobie Smulders
On behalf of all Americans, we would like to apologize to Canada for swiping the stunning Cobie Smulders. Her Canadian status was the source of many jokes and gags in her phenomenally successful sitcom, How I Met Your Mother, a show which launched her into television fame. She then went on to become a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a moderate role in the Avengers franchise. So, what about her unusual name? Well, it turns out that it is a shortened version of her real one, Jacoba, that was given to her by her grandmother.
Cobie Smulders
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23. Lupita Nyong’o
No one will ever forget the heartbreaking but inspiring role that Lupita Nyong’o played in 12 Years a Slave. There was no doubt in anyone’s mind that the young and fresh-faced actress had a bright future ahead of her. Surprisingly, she went to star in more action and science fiction roles than dramatic ones, such as Marvel’s Black Panther, Star Wars, and the last Avengers film. People Magazine called her the most beautiful woman ever. When she is not acting, Lupita loves to dedicate her time to preserving history and furthering women’s rights.
Lupita Nyongo
