Top 10 Female Celebrities Who Could Kick Your Ass

This Macau-American’s beauty may make you underestimate her, but you’ll quickly learn your lesson, as this Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. couldeasy whoop your ass into next week. Back in the day, Ming-Na Wen was a perfect choice to voice the badass Disney heroine Mulan, but nowadays it’s her performance as Agent Melinda May on the ABC Marvel series that both frightens and excites young fanboys. She’s a classically trained actress, which means that she’ll not only take you down, but also make you look silly in the process with her verbal takedowns.

At 6’3” tall, this woman just looks like a force to be reckoned with. Her presence, voice, and acting chops landed her the role of the morally upright and fiercely loyal Brienne of Tarth on HBO’s “Game of Thrones,” a character that audiences root for due to her strength, both physical and mental. [“Don’t let them see your tears. They are nasty little shits and nasty little shits aren’t worth crying over.”] We’re excited to see her succeeding in the cinema world with roles like Commander Lyme in “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2” and Captain Phasma in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” – two badass parts that allow her to kick even more butt. In fact, she terrifies us so thoroughly that we will definitely submit our blasters for inspection before she needs to ask.

Pick your poison with this one, because Zoe Saldana has produced a vast array of characters that can not only kick your ass, but probably even the asses of some aliens as well, if need be. We’re talking about Gamora and Nyota Uhura from “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Star Trek,” respectively, of course. Zoe’s got natural beauty for sure, but you’d best be careful when she gives you that stern gaze, because what’s coming won’t be good for you. She’s one of cinema’s deadly leading ladies and definitely our pick for a future Bond girl.

When “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” first aired, it was an immediate hit, and that was thanks in no small part to its titular character and the equally fierce actress behind her, who could hold a stake and kick some blood-sucking butt with the best of ‘em. Sarah Michelle Gellar, at 5 feet 4 inches tall, was easily underestimated as a force to be reckoned with, but because of her black belt, we know not to make the mistake of pissing her off. She’s even tried her hand at horror films with “I Know What You Did Last Summer” and “The Grudge” franchise, proving that she will fight to the very bitter end.

With all the roles she’s taken on, Angelina Jolie has definitely earned her reputation as one killer actress – in more ways than one. From Lara Croft to Evelyn Salt to Jane Smith – just to name a few – Jolie has taught us time and time again that she’s a fighter. Even off the silver screen she fights some battles as well, though mostly humanitarian ones, while still maintaining her reputation as one of Hollywood’s most beautiful stars. You may underestimate Angie by coveting her sensuality or hailing her as one half of power couple Brangelina, but big mistake: this Academy Award-winning actress is not someone you should mess with any time soon.

If you’ve heard of “Pulp Fiction and “Kill Bill,” then you’re familiar with the Black Mamba ways of Uma Thurman, one badass B who’s been through so much you understand why her moral compass doesn’t point due north… but it stills scares the crap out of you – at least onscreen. Thurman actually went through martial arts and sword training to get ready for the role she and Tarantino co-created, which just makes her on-screen persona that much more inseparable from her real-life one. Of course, when she’s not kicking ass, she’s proven to be endlessly versatile by venturing into musicals with the film adaptation of “The Producers.” Well… when you’ve got it, flaunt it, Uma!

We don’t know about you, but we’re quite certain that this American actress could make any female UFC fighter tap out through a variety of tactics. Oh, you don’t think so? Well, let us present you with “Girlfight,” the film debut of Michelle Rodriguez. If you’re still not convinced, please see every movie since in which she figuratively kills it, whether it be through natural sex appeal or actual ass kicking. Some actresses seek out those romantic period piece films, but this woman finds the beauty and elegance in blowing things up.

This entry may surprise you, but she is not your typical pop star. Alecia Beth Moore aka P!nk is a real-life badass, one who flies across stages to pay the bills and fights the good fight for animal rights. She’s a self-described “tomboy,” but she’s acknowledged the fact that she’s also a “gangster.” Even CoverGirl recognizes the duality of Pink, as they tapped her as the face of a campaign that bore the slogan “beauty with an edge.” She’s high fashion, but she’s also street, and P!nk will, in fact, kick your ass if forced to do so.

Fact: this multifaceted actress has been breaking necks and taking names since before many of you were born. Hey, we’re just saying that you gotta give respect where it’s due, and while most movie nerds know Lucy Liu as the insanely attractive O-Ren Ishii, one may not realize that she actively practices ass-kicking in her spare time, or at least she did in her younger days by studying kali-eskrima-silat, otherwise known as the art of human takedowns by way of stick. It’s a Filipino thing, and a tactical approach that Liu embraced long before she started tearing up the screen.

Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
- Brenda Song
- Katheryn Winnick
- NeNe Leakes
- Queen Latifah

Sure, she used to work as a model, which means she’s got the physical allure. But, Milla Jovovich has got a long history of ass kicking in movies, leading VH1 to call her the “reigning queen of kick-butt ” – and we’d be inclined to agree with that distinction. Jovovich is a real-life black belt, which undeniably keeps her body in top form while also fueling her inner strength. She’s a tough chick from the Ukraine, with electric blue eyes that may leave you stunned, but should you choose to mess with our girl Milla, you won’t live to tell the tale.

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