Certain things in life get better over time, like the women who raised our antennae and had us gawking at the screen. They changed the narrative from women being damsels in distress to being inter-galactic dynamos. Maxim revisits these women who made geekdom cool again.
THE MODERN CLASSIC
Gal Gadot
WONDER WOMAN
Taking on the role of a character as emblematic as Wonder Woman is no small feat, nor is filling the shoes of Lynda Carter, TV’s Wonder Woman. The Amazon is a character that makes ‘empowered’ and ‘sexy’ synonyms, and Gadot exemplifies that. She’s shattered the glass ceiling after her stint, as the superhero broke records at the boxoffice (and records in cosplay). A rebel and an all-around bad-ass, Gadot is the Wonder Woman we need and deserve. Morons have questioned everything: from her cleavage to her costume, but she’s already iconic.
THE PATH BREAKER
Carrie Fisher
STAR WARS
Can a list about women in sci-fi or science fantasy be accurate if it doesn’t include the woman who personified one of the most enduring cinematic marvels of the genre? Sharp as a tack, Fisher’s Princess Leia was a no-bullshit woman. From her gold bikini to when she becomes the commander of the Resistance, this character remains eternal. We lost a legend when Fisher passed away in 2016.
THE BOMBSHELL
Monica Bellucci
THE MATRIX TRILOGY
“Cause and effect, my love!” Monica Bellucci as Persephone managed to explain exactly why she has legions of fans. Sure, she was explaining a completely different situation, but the effect remains: more than 10 years later, she is still on a pedestal for her performance in The Matrix sequels. While her character may have been fed up, she ignited a spark, and it’s no surprise that the Italian actress is still hailed as one of the sexiest women on the planet. Who wouldn’t take the red pill if she asked?
THE FEISTY FELINE
This story is from the October 2018 edition of Maxim India.
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