Actresses from the 50s, 60s, and 70s

Pam Grier

Pam Grier gained attention in the movie world for her roles in the Blaxploitation films before she earned a Golden Globe nod for her role in the film Jackie Brown. She was often cast as a bold female character and was thus credited as the first female action star.

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