Always looking for the next big thing? As a society we seem obsessed with finding the next phenom, whether it be in sports, politics, or in this case movies. The following ten actresses are trying to become that next big thing, the next “it” girl. Unless you’re a hardcore movie fan, you probably don’t recognize all the names on this list. That’s okay, although I’m sure these ladies hope you recognize them. But you probably recognize at least some names, and that’s a start. If these ladies keep up where they’re headed, more and more people will know them. Keep an eye out for all these actresses in the coming years, maybe they’ll become household names.

Don’t see a name on this list that you think belongs? Don’t fret, this is an extension of our Actresses of Hollywood series. Check out our Top 10 Young Actresses of Hollywood list, you may find your favorite actress already there. For example, Evan Rachel Wood is an up an coming actress for sure. But she made our Top Young Actresses of Hollywood list, which is more prestigious, so we didn’t include her again. This article is meant to highlight those that couldn’t crack our previous top ten. And remember, we’re talking movie actresses here. There are plenty of talented young actresses, but if they’re not concentrating on films, it’s hard to include them.

So here’s our Top Ten Up and Coming Actresses of Hollywood:

10. Sienna Miller

She rose to fame as a model and by simply being Jude Law’s girlfriend. However, Miller is now making waves for her work on the screen. Critics took note of her breakthrough role portraying 1960s socialite Edie Sedgwick in the film Factory Girl. As a result, she’s begun to get more mainstream roles. I admit that her name is more recognizable that most on this list, but she cracks the top 10 because her fame is now because of her movies, not for actions off the screen.

First Major Hollywood Role: Alfie, where she plays Nikki, one of Jude Law’s many girlfriends.

Movie You Shouldn’t Miss: Layer Cake or Stardust, it’s a toss up. Laker Cake is a fantastic crime drama starring Daniel Craig before he became Bond. Stardust is this decade’s equivalent to The Princess Bride.

Upcoming Feature: G.I. Joe: Rise of Cobra, where she will play the Baroness in the 2009 summer blockbuster.

9. Alice Braga

This Brazilian sensation was born into acting, as both her mother, Ana Braga, and aunt, Sônia Braga, are actresses. She would accompany her relatives on set and soon started her own career by appearing in commercials.  As a teenager she moved over towards television and movies, where she has received critical acclaim and won awards in her native country. Now appearing in English speaking films, Braga looks like another international sensation.

First Major Hollywood Role: I am Legend, where she plays Anna in the Will Smith thriller about a deadly plague wiping out the Earth’s population.

Movie You Shouldn’t Miss: City of God, the Brazilian crime drama is truly one of the best movies ever made, concerning two boys growing up in a violent neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro.

Upcoming Feature: Crossing Over, an ensemble about immigrants struggling to achieve legal status in the United States.

Continue reading for the top 8……

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