25 Latina Actresses Who Proudly Embrace Their Beautiful Roots in Hollywood

Today, Hollywood’s A-listers are comprised of Latina actresses who continue to prove that there’s beauty in owning you who are. Whether a famous Latina is adding another notable project onto their resumé, like Jennifer Lopez and her new Netflix film Halftime, or a young actress is just stepping into the limelight, take Doctor Strange’s Xóchitl Gomez for example, there are many moments that wouldn’t be the same without Latinas in entertainment. What’s more, there are some Latina actresses who don’t seem to be showing signs of slowing down and keep making their mark on the big screen (ahem, Rita Moreno and her seven-decade-long career).

Movies aside, there are fan-favorite Latina stars on TV too, including America’s Got Talent judge Sofía Vergara, 9-1-1: Lone Star actress Gina Torres and The Flight Attendant star Rosie Pérez. Of course, Spanish isn’t a requirement to be a proud Latina and neither is English, and yet there are stunning instances when the two worlds collide, thanks to several Latina actresses — Salma Hayek and Kate del Castillo to name a few.

While the roster of Latina actresses can go on indefinitely, we’ve rounded up some to give you a closer look at who they are and their contributions to the entertainment world.