Jennifer Lawrence – The Hunger Games (2012)

We’re not sure how many 26 year olds can say they have won an Oscar and been nominated for three more, but Jennifer Lawrence certainly can. She has The Hunger Games franchise to thank for that spring board, which grossed over two billion worldwide and made her the most sought after actress in Hollywood. She played the girl on fire, Katniss Everdeen, for four films, bringing to life one of fictions most beloved modern heroines. Set in a dystopian future, Katniss finds herself in a life-threatening situation with little hope of her coming out alive. With a love triangle thrown into the mix, the series follows her journey through the games and beyond, making her someone every girl can look up to. While Lawrence now has her pick of the roles available, this smash-hit young adult franchise propelled her to become a household name worldwide.