9 Celebrities Who Prove They’re Talented As Actresses And As Film Directors

In the Hollywood film industry, the number of women occupying roles behind the camera is, unfortunately, quite limited. However, the participation and recognition of female filmmakers has been increasing in recent years. Incidentally, we can see that some actresses have decided to venture into directing. And not only that: there are even those who have directed their own work as an actress.

O awesome.club knows very well that these actresses are not only talented in front of the camera, but they are also great filmmakers. At the end of this article, you can also see a bonus about a Mexican actress.

Jodie Foster has been recognized as best actress on several occasions, receiving awards such as the Oscar and the Golden Globe. She also worked as a director on several features in which she also participated as an actress. Her debut as a director was in 1991, with the film Mentes que Brilham, in which she played the protagonist.

Not only is Natalie Portman a renowned Academy Award-winning actress, she’s also made her debut behind the camera. In 2015, during the Cannes Film Festival, she released her masterpiece, De Amor e Trevas. In the film, Portman plays one of the main characters.

Amy Poehler is an actress, comedian, producer, and, as if all this were not enough, she is also a filmmaker. In 2019, she debuted Entre Vinho e Vinagre, her first work as a director. Subsequently, in 2021, Poehler released his second film, called Moxie: When Girls Go to Fight. In addition to directing the feature films, she is part of the cast of both.

Julie Delpy has a long career as an actress and director. From a very young age, she worked as a filmmaker. In addition, she is a producer and screenwriter. Delpy was the protagonist of his films on several occasions and one of these works is Minha Zoe, Minha Vida.

Drew Barrymore is an actress, producer and Golden Globe winner. In 2009, she launched herself as the director of a comedy called Fantastic Girl. The actress not only worked behind the camera, but was also part of the cast alongside Elliot Page. Fortunately, her first film was well received by critics.

Mélanie Laurent is a French actress and singer. She is known for her performance in Inglourious Basterds. In 2008, she debuted as a filmmaker with a short film that was featured at the Cannes Film Festival. In addition to directing, she gave life to roles in her feature films, such as O Baile das Loucas.

Brie Larson is a renowned actress and has already been awarded an Oscar for her performance in the movie Jack’s Room. Larson entered the world of directing with the feature Unicorn Store. With the work, she stood out not only as a director, but also in the lead role.

Barbra Streisand is considered one of the most successful personalities in the world of entertainment, with several awards. In cinema, she debuted as a director in 1983, with the film Yentl. But that wasn’t the only time the star took on the post: in 1996, she starred in and directed O Espelho Tem Duas Faces.

Angelina Jolie is one of Hollywood’s most recognizable and influential actresses, having won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her film career is not limited to acting, as Jolie has worked as a director on several films. In 2015, À Beira Mar was released, a work directed and starring her and Brad Pitt.

The actress has never directed any films. However, she produced and starred in the same feature film. In 2002, the film Frida hit theaters, in which Salma gives life to the famous painter Frida Kahlo. In addition to acting masterfully, she was part of the team of producers.

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