There are many actors who impress the audience with their powerful performances in movies. However, very few actors perfectly nailed opposite gender roles, surprising their fans.
Let’s have a look at these actors, who took the industry by storm with their impeccable talents in playing opposite gender roles.
Tilda Swinton: In the horror fantasy movie ‘Suspiria (2018)’, the actress played the role of an elderly man, showcasing her unbelievable skills,
Jared Leto: The actor embraced the role of a trans woman who is suffering from AIDs, in the medical docudrama ‘Dallas Buyers Club (2013)’.
Eddie Redmayne: The actor plays the role of an artist in 'The Danish Girl (2015)' who decided to undergo the world’s first sex-change operation, slaying both male and transgender parts in the movie.
Cillian Murphy: The movie 'Breakfast on Pluto (2005)' marks one of the noteworthy works in Cillian Murphy’s career, transforming him from an androgynous teenager to a seriously glamourous blonde.
Meryl Streep: The actress masterfully portrayed the role of a different gender in the TV mini-series 'Angels in America (2003)'.
Hilary Swank: The actress gave an Oscar-winning performance in the coming-of-age biography flick 'Boys Don't Cry (1999)', playing the role of a transgender man.
Angelina Jolie: The spy thriller action movie 'Salt (2010)' featured a super convincing Angelina Jolie in a male avatar in a scene.
Tom Hanks: Tom Hanks portrayed the role of a woman in the sitcom 'Bosom Buddies (1980)', to get a place to live in a women-only apartment.