Women in Biopics

With a Golden Globe win and numerous nominations to boot, The Iron Lady's Meryl Streep has been ruling this award season with her portrayal of Britain's only female Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher. But she's not the only actress this year earning accolades for a historical impersonation — Michelle Williams also won a Globe for her take on Marilyn Monroe in My Week With Marilyn. These ladies join a fleet of talented actresses who've played iconic women in history, roles that typically garner a lot of award buzz. So in the throes of this year's award season, let's look back at the stars who've stepped into the shoes of some of the most powerful, influential, and iconic women in history, and look forward to the actresses who have upcoming biopics in the works.