The 15 Netflix actresses we’re in love with

Starring in her debut Netflix acting role as the ambitious Camille Washington in Ryan Murphy’s Hollywood (2020), Laura Harrier proves she isn’t just a pretty face and is slowly continuing to inch her way closer to becoming a pop-culture figure in both the fashion and entertainment industries. Harrier was first scouted to become a model at 17 and was represented by agencies such as IMG Models, Wilhelmina Models, and Elite Model Management. That opened up doors to her working on dream collaborations with brands like Louis Vuitton and numerous cover spreads on several glossies. Seven years later, Laura Harrier got more involved with acting, which led her to parts in films like BlacKkKlansman (2018) and Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017).

While award-winning actress Son Ye-jin already has a huge following in Korea with her outstanding performances in movies like The Classic (2003) and The Last Princess (2016) – it’s safe to say, international audience is now paying close attention to her (and fast joining her growing fan base) because of her memorable lead role as Yoon Se-ri in Netflix K-drama, Crash Landing On You (2019). Voted as 2020’s Most Beautiful Woman in the World according to a global survey by Starmometer, we’re hoping to see Ye-jin beyond the television screens and hopefully, become the face of future global fashion or beauty campaigns.

After her claim to fame as Veronica Lodge in Riverdale, Camila Mendes shows no signs of backing down — she has since bagged roles in newer Netflix productions like The Perfect Date (2019) and Dangerous Lies (2020). She even partnered with Salvatore Ferragamo for their Viva shoe campaign last February. If you’re wondering what the actress has been up to lately, well, she is working with Urban Decay’s Global Citizen and fronting the brand’s latest NAKED Ultraviolet Eyeshadow Palette beauty campaign.

Money Heist’s lead actress Úrsula plays the fiery-spirited runaway robber Tokyo, and she has become a true enigma onscreen. Now, the Spanish-native celebrity is on her way to becoming a style icon too. Looking elegant and poised both on the street and the red carpet, she was also the face of BVLGARI’s Fiorever jewellery line in 2018. Most recently, she was starred in  Jacquemus‘ Summer 2020 fashion campaign, #jacquemusathome.

26-year old Twenty-six-year-old Lucy Boynton stands out with her bold style—wispy lashes and icy blonde haircut (and who can forget her stunning getup at last year’s Met Gala). That’s not all. She’s just as fearless when it comes to picking out roles. Besides her noteworthy performance in Golden Globe-winning Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) alongside actor and now-beau Rami Malek, Boyton’s part as the posh and complex anti-villain, Astrid Sloan, in Netflix’s The Politician is just as compelling.

Touting herself as ‘@netflix’s bff‘ in her Instagram bio, Kiernan Shipka continues to reign supreme in her bewitching lead role as Sabrina in Netflix series Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina (CAOS). Since the success of CAOS, she has also starred in subsequent Netflix productions like The Silence and Let It Snow; she even fronted a fashion campaign for Italian Maison Fendi. While we wait for Part 4 of CAOS to drop, we might end up streaming re-runs of Mad Men (2007) because the series features a young Kiernan as Sally Draper.

Since Riverdale aired, we’ve fallen hard for both Lili Reinhart and her charming rendition of the beloved character Betty Cooper. Rising to fame from this iconic role, Lili has secured lead parts in other films beyond Netflix such as Hustlers (2019) and coming-of-age film Chemical Hearts (2020) that is slated to release sometime this year. She has also been blessed with incredible opportunities, which include inking a major beauty ambassadorship deal with CoverGirl, and debuting a book of poems, Swimming Lessons: Poems, that went on sale on May 5.

Captivating and utterly magnetic both on- and off-screen, Alice Pagani has a way of drawing us in. Playing the starring role of Ludovica in hit-series Baby, the Italian actress has since been tapped by Emporio Armani as the face of their new fragrance.

You might know her as Lara Jean Covey from the franchise To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before but Lana Condor is also a successful content creator. She develops relatable videos on her Youtube channel, even delighting fans with her first-ever music video together with boyfriend Anthony De La Torre. On top of that, Lana is also a huge role model for young girls, championing educational opportunities for girls in Can Tho, Vietnam through a scholarship in conjunction with The Asia Foundation.

Notable for her roles in Netflix‘s You and Haunting Of Hill House, Victoria Pedretti is one an actress that we’re obsessed about. Though she has had our hearts pumping in every episode from this thrilling TV series, the actress is surprisingly down-to-earth IRL and has even admitted that her favourite show to watch in her downtime is The Great British Bake Off.

From Dear White People to The Perfection, Logan Browning is no stranger to our Netflix ‘Watch Now‘ list. Besides our love for her outstanding performances, we admire the actress for using her platform to speak out on hard-hitting topics like identity and politics, her unwavering support for women and her passion for fashion – including an iconic Jason Wu moment at this year’s SAGS Awards.

Millie Bobby Brown is not your typical teenage actress. Since stepping into the spotlight at age 12 as Eleven in Stranger Things, Brown has made a big break in the entertainment industry. If she’s not on set, Millie devotes her time towards her duties as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and fronts fashion campaigns from the likes of Pandora to Moncler, Calvin Klein. She is also the youngest person who has made it onto the Time’s Top 100 list back in 2018.

This Spanish actress has managed to win the hearts of many with her incredible acting chops, scoring leading roles in several Netflix films and TV series like Elite, Money Heist, Toy Boy and Who Would You Take to a Deserted Island? We’re all on board to join the María Pedraza fan club and can’t wait to see what role she’ll land in next.

Though she often gets mistaken for fellow actress Margot Robbie, Hollywood newcomer Emma Mackey has also made a name for herself. After her big break as the unapologetic cool girl Maeve Wiley on Netflix’s Sex Education, the rising British-French star is inching closer to the big leagues and will star in several upcoming films, including Irish thriller The Winter Lake and French film Eiffel. She is also making an appearance alongside award-winning actress Gal Gadot in Kenneth Branagh‘s Death on the Nile (2020).

Katherine Langford has come a long way in her acting career since her first acting gig as Hannah Baker in Netflix’s 13 Reasons Why with other cinematic projects like Love, Simon (2018) and Knives Out (2019). But what we admire most about the Australian actress is her ability to keep it real, using her platform to share her views on matters like gender equality and climate change.

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This article was first published in Harper’s Bazaar.