Smashed
Young talent is everywhere these days, but only the truly impressive receive the opportunity to show the world their ability.
Often these opportunities begin in small Art house films, providing enough recognition to be chosen for something bigger.
In honour of Mary Elizabeth Winstead’s upcoming breakout role in Smashed, we’ve taken a look at some of the most talented breakout actresses working today.
Marion Cotillard
This beautiful French actress has been appearing on the silver screen more and more often as of late.
Although Marion had starred in over 20 films since the mid 1990’s in her native home of France, it was Tim Burton’s Big Fish which introduced her to a worldwide audience and most importantly the USA.
Since working on Big Fish her career has gone from strength to strength , winning an Oscar for her unforgettable portrayal of Edith Piaf, playing Christian Bale’s deceitful love interest in The Dark Knight Rises and most recently portraying a trainer of killer whales who loses her legs in Rust and Bone - Her performance in which has Academy tongues wagging.
Ellen Page
The unforgettable face of teenage pregnancy, Ellen Page’s role in Juno made a big ‘bump’ of an impression in 2007. Following a groundbreaking entrance into the world of film, Ellen has gone on to star alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in one of the biggest films of 2010, Inception.
Page showed her talent as Adrianne, who is brought in to be the official architect in a scheme that involves stepping inside of someone’s dreams and extracting information. We’re sure that this is only the beginning of a huge career for Ellen Page.
Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence IS the star of 2012. Not only has she is the face of The Hunger Games trilogy as heroine Katniss Everdeen but she has recently starred in Oscar hopeful, Silver Linings Playbook.
Her incredible ability to encompass the fiercely brave Katniss has not gone unnoticed.
Lawrence’s role that put her on the map was Winter’s Bone, an intense film taking place in the rural countryside of America that leads her to find deep secrets about her family and fellow townspeople.
Most recently she has played Tiffany, a mysterious woman, who pursues Bradley Cooper’s character Pat, a depressed bipolar man, in Silver Linings Playbook. Her talent is already being praised and whispers of awards have begun.
Jessica Chastain
This talented red head has been showing her versatility and strengths as an actress onver the last couple of years. Jessica Chastain’s breakout role was in Jolene(2008), the film is based on Dolly Parton’s song of the same name.
Chastain plays Jolene, a teenage orphan who spends ten years travelling across America and her varied experiences throughout. Chastain’s blockbuster role came in 2011, in the form of voluptuous, dizzy white girl Celia Foote in The Help.
She perfectly encompasses the characteristics of Celia, a newly married country girl from Sugarditch, Mississippi. Chastain’s next big role is coming up in January, as a head officer in the hunt for Bin Laden in Zero Dark Thirty.
Keep your eyes on Ms. Chastain; we will continue to see this vibrant red head for many successful films to come.
Elizabeth Olsen
The stunning Elizabeth Olsen has shown that she is so much more than just the ‘third Olsen sister’ - she is a talented young actress. The star of Martha Marcy May Marlene (2011), Olsen showed her true ability by portraying a damaged woman who struggles to rejoin her family after fleeing an abusive cult.
Out this year, Liberal Arts tells the story of a 30-something returning to his alma mater and ultimately falling for Zibby (Olsen), a 19-year-old college student.
Olsen has been praised for being every bit a vulnerable and confused college girl.
Upcoming for Olsen is Very Good Girls, coming out in 2013, which she will star alongside Dakota Fanning.
Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Starring in numerous films throughout the years, Mary Elizabeth Winstead’s wholesome demeanour has won over many. Performing in the genre she enjoys, Winstead has starred in a number of horror films, such as Final Destination 3 (2006), The Thing(2011), and most recently Abraham Lincoln- Vampire Killer (2012).
Her role in the upcoming Smashed is arguably her most profound yet. Portraying the characteristics of a struggling alcoholic and newly married bride, Winstead shows her significant ability to embody emotions magnificently. Smashed is Mary Elizabeth Winstead’s moment in the well deserved spotlight.
Don’t miss Mary Elizabeth Winstead’s stunning performance in Smashed coming to UK Theatres 14 December 2012.