Top 30 HOTTEST Female Movie Villains of All Time

“The Mummy” (1999) & “The Mummy Returns” (2001)

Before the invention of modern makeup, or even electricity, Anck-Su-Namun was turning heads in Ancient Egypt. In 13th Century BCE, Anck-Su-Namun was the mistress of an older Pharaoh by the name of Seti I, until she fell for the high priest Imhotep. Although Egyptian law forbade Imhotep from such a relationship, Anck-Su-Namun’s beauty was such that he put his life on the line to see her. And when it seemed as if Seti I might be catching on to their love affair, the pair plotted to kill their leader to remain together. Obviously this plot didn’t work out quite as planned but, when it comes to a woman like Anck-Su-Namun, it’s not hard to see why Imhotep was willing to risk it all.

“The Parent Trap” (1998)

Some may argue that Meredith Blake is not a villain at all. After all, it’s not a crime to be young and beautiful! Still, there’s no denying that Meredith is the primary antagonist of “The Parent Trap.” She may not initially know that Hallie is actually Annie, but she knows something is up and firmly stands her ground as Nick’s fiance at every opportunity. Nick, naturally, remains clueless for much of the film - equally blinded by both his love for his daughter and Meredith’s intrinsic charm. But who could blame him? With perfectly styled hair and a flawless fashion sense that still holds up decades after the film’s release, Meredith is simply irresistible.

“Get Out” (2017)

Jordan Peele’s feature film debut introduced the world to the Armitages, a white family who appropriated Blackness in a horrifyingly literal manner. Rose was the key to the plot’s success, luring men and women alike to the secluded Armitage homestead so that they could be hypnotized and manipulated by her devilish family. In order for this to work, Rose herself had to be alluring enough to trick her would-be friends and lovers into going along with her to her annual road trip back home. Played by Allison Williams, the Armitage’s daughter perfectly performs the role of ‘girl next door,’ an unassuming and ostensibly socially conscious young woman who any man would believe himself lucky to date.

“Hocus Pocus” (1993)

In spite of their wicked behavior, the Sanderson sisters are a surprisingly lovable trio, with their iconic costumes and flamboyant personalities making them a beloved part of the Halloween season. When it comes to looks, however, there’s no contest for which of these witches we’d rather be kidnapped by. The instantly magnetic and adorably quirky Sarah is inarguably the hottest of the Sandersons, lacking her sisters’ cartoonish smiles and attracting the attention of mortal men centuries after her birth. The dreamy quality with which actress Sarah Jessica Parker performs “Come, Little Children” only heightens the character’s innate desirability, and makes her a total shoe-in for this list.

“Bonnie & Clyde” (1967)

When your protagonists are hardened criminals known for stealing from funeral homes and shooting down cops, casting is key to maintaining your audience’s trust and attention. In the case of “Bonnie and Clyde,” there couldn’t have been two actors more perfect for the job than Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway. The pair’s natural charisma and effortless chemistry made for a compelling picture, even if it did romanticize its villainous leads in the process. Bonnie in particular is sexy and stylish, with an emotional depth that could have any viewer second guessing their alliance and wishing she didn’t meet such a brutal demise.

“Queen of the Damned” (2002)

An adaptation of Anne Rice’s novel of the same name, “Queen of the Damned” does for women what “Interview with the Vampire” did for men. …That is, allow them to play out the roles of some of the sexiest and most sinful vampires ever written. Although Lestat de Lioncourt and Armand are still around, Queen Akasha is the true star of this show - in spite of her not having the screen time she deserves! Played by the late R&B princess, Aaliyah, Akasha is scantily clad in both clothes and morals, with a grandiose ambition to rule the world.

“Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” (1989)

This Austrian art historian should’ve been the woman of Indy’s dreams. She’s classically pretty, smart as a whip, and quickly proves herself to be down for an adventure. Unfortunately, she also happens to be sympathetic to the Third Reich, and her desired use for the Holy Grail is to ensure the longevity of their infamous leader. It’s a significant drawback to the otherwise tantalizing femme fatale, and one that the film’s protagonist unsurprisingly finds impossible to reconcile. Nonetheless, we admire Alison Doody’s dazzling performance, and still find it difficult not to be charmed by Elsa’s con in the scenes leading up to her sobering villain reveal.

“Snow White and the Huntsman” (2012)

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all? While her heart may not be as pure as Snow White’s, Queen Ravenna certainly gives the young princess a run for her money in the looks department. Actress Charlize Theron plays the cold and calculated sorceress with a depth that transforms her into a complex human being. Though her actions remain unsympathetic, there’s a twisted logic to her actions, inspired by the Queen’s deep-seated fears and insecurities. Two years after the release of this action-packed Grimm Brothers adaptation, Disney put their own spin on an infamous fairy tale villainess with “Maleficent.” Angelina Jolie’s performance is as captivating as it is emotional, with prosthetics enhancing the actress’s already sharp facial features.

The “Child’s Play” franchise (1988-)

Ten years after the release of “Child’s Play,” creator Don Mancini breathed new life into the franchise with the introduction of Chucky’s partner in crime, Tiffany Valentine. The bleach blonde villainess was just what the series needed at the time, providing an emotionally-driven foil to Chucky’s comedic callousness. Although, like Chucky, the character briefly gets trapped in the body of a doll in “Bride” and “Seed,” the franchise smartly realized that Tiffany’s sexuality was one of her biggest assets. In a meta plot, she transfers her soul into actress Jennifer Tilly and regains control of a human body …which, coincidentally, looks exactly like her old body. It’s best not to think about that too hard.

“Batman & Robin” (1997)

She’s as pretty as a daisy, but look out, man, she’s crazy! “Batman & Robin” is often criticized for its over-the-top story and visuals and flat leading performance, but Uma Thurman is regularly highlighted as one of the film’s few saving graces. Turned into Poison Ivy by a mad scientist’s botched attempt on her life, Pamela Isley finds that she has gained control over both plants and men. In addition to her homegrown good looks, Ivy now exudes a hypnotizing pollen and has a kiss laced with poison. Even the Dark Knight and his boy wonder end up turning against each other to vie for the affection of the botanical beauty - though we can’t say we blame them!

“True Lies” (1994)

Money may not buy happiness, but it does buy the ability to live well. That is a fact that Juno Skinner has come to terms with, and she’s willing to do whatever it takes to feel financially secure. This includes smuggling nukes into the U.S. for a terrorist who is as demented as he is wealthy. Sure, she doesn’t agree with his warmongering ways, but she does agree with his money. While few would agree with her cynical sense of morality, it’s hard not to be taken in by her beauty and affluence. Maybe you could learn to make things work in a nuclear apocalypse.

“Thor: Ragnarok” (2017)

For all its success, the MCU isn’t perfect. And one of the most frequently cited criticisms is that its first few phases had a real villain problem; the baddies often seemed paper-thin. But Hela is squarely part of the solution rather than the problem. Cate Blanchett’s performance drew favorable comparisons to Disney’s greatest magical villains, including Maleficent and Chernabog. She plays the Goddess of Death and succeeds in making this larger than life character feel like flesh and blood. Hela relishes every murder and moment of destruction, and her zeal is intoxicating. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that Cate Blanchett is one of her generation’s great beauties. Many fans would gladly watch Hela strut down the bifrost all day, despite a potentially fatal outcome.

“Cruel Intentions” (1999)

In the late ‘90s, Sarah Michelle Gellar was one of the most beloved and iconic heroes of the small screen. Buffy Summers was a badass teenage protagonist of a caliber that few could rival. As such, it was a huge shock to the system when, in 1999, she flipped the script and played the villain in this hyper-sexualized teen drama. Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Katherine Merteuil most definitely is NOT. She wields her sex appeal with such confidence and in overtly manipulative ways that it’s enough to make anyone weak in the knees. You know that she’s got an ulterior motive - most likely a desire to destroy you for her own amusement - but only the strongest of resolves can resist her charms.

“Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle” (2003)

This sequel might not have had quite the same cultural impact as its predecessor, but Madison Lee is reason enough to keep us coming back. Played by Demi Moore who was 40 years old at the time, Lee is an absolute bombshell, and the camera isn’t shy about lingering on her jaw-dropping physique. Whether she’s walking out of the ocean in a tiny bikini or brandishing a gun in lingerie and a robe, she’s an absolute jaw-dropper. Playing the character with a controlled intensity, Moore imbues Lee with an intense physicality. Whatever context or space she finds herself in, she absolutely commands the room. She slays - and we mean that in more ways than one!

The “X-Men” franchise (2000-19)

Jennifer Lawrence is excellent as Mystique - and certainly easy on the eyes. But in terms of both villainy and raw sex appeal, her predecessor, Rebecca Romijn has got her beat. The model-turned-actress feels like a version of Mystique who walked right off of a comic book panel - her legginess and slender, but muscular, physique verges on the cusp of supernatural. What makes her such an alluring villain is the way she moves. From her walk to her distinctive combat style, everything is graceful in a way that never fails to convey an implied lethality. Mystique can go from slow and seductive to a lightning quick assault in the blink of an eye, and by the time you realize what she’s done… you’re probably already dead.

“Horrible Bosses” franchise (2011-14)

This might seem like a silly distinction to make in a list about female villains… but even compared to her competition today, Dr. Julia Harris is crazy. This film centers around three friends who, all being dissatisfied with the treatment they receive at work, come up with a plot to kill each other’s bosses. Each of these employers is awful in their own right, but Julia’s complex and neverending harassment strategies are next level. The problem is, while the character is absolutely twisted, she’s played in both the original and the sequel by sex symbol Jennifer Aniston, so the audience is forced into an awkward predicament of being repulsed by her actions… but nonetheless left drooling over her every sexually-charged move.

“Species” (1995)

We’ve discussed gods and mutants, but this is our first real foray into the realm of the overtly weird. So let’s just go ahead and clarify that Sil is hot in her human form. We’re every bit as terrified of her alien looks as we should be - and we hope that you are too! Sil is an extraterrestrial-human hybrid who’s driven solely by her desire to breed with human men and create more of her kind. Step one foot out of line however, and you’re going to die a gruesome death. Strangling with nipple tentacles, puncturing your skull with her tongue… Sil has many tricks up her sleeve. And yet, for all her lethal qualities, it’s almost impossible to deny the appeal of this sexually-overcharged predator.

“Sin City: A Dame to Kill For” (2014)

In this 2014 sequel, Eva Green plays the titular “Dame to Kill For.” A master manipulator and the archetypal “maneater,” she’s an absolute knockout, who knows all too well the effect that she has on the opposite sex. Many of the villains on our list today bring a combination of sexuality and lethality, but it could be said that in Ava Lord’s case, her beauty is her greatest weapon. She’s often described as a goddess, and unfortunately, she is not a benevolent one. Ava Lord is played by Eva Green, who played a similarly sexy but lethal villain in “300: Rise of an Empire.” As Xerxes’ naval commander, Artemisia is driven primarily by her love of war, but she seems to find many similarities between combat and sex.

“Kill Bill: Volume 1” (2003)

Beautiful but deadly has rarely applied quite as well as it does to O-Ren Ishii. The “Queen of the Tokyo Underground,” O-Ren is one of Bill’s Deadly Viper Assassination Squad. And it could be argued that she’s one of the more skilled combatants in the group. Played by the always stunning Lucy Liu, this killer with the codename “Cottonmouth” is among the most graceful and elegant villains on our list today. She doesn’t generally use her beauty or sexuality as a weapon, instead relying on her prowess with a blade. Expert swordswoman though she might be, O-Ren ultimately loses her head to the Bride. But before her blood hit the snow, she made quite the impression on viewers.

“Kingsman: The Secret Service” (2014)

Played by the stunning actress, model and dancer Sofia Boutella, Gazelle is truly a one-of-a-kind villain. Her lower legs have been replaced with razor-sharp bladed prosthetics. Artificially enhanced villains are nothing new, but rarely are they allowed to be notable in appearance and considered traditionally good-looking - which is what makes Gazelle such a refreshing character. She is gorgeous, composed and the very definition of deadly. It’s also worth noting that because her weapons of choice are so unique, it makes her very difficult to fight. The average person - or secret agent for that matter- has never trained for battle against someone with blades for feet. Gazelle is truly a villain for the ages.

“Suicide Squad” (2016), “Birds of Prey” (2020), “The Suicide Squad” (2021)

Okay… so given her extreme popularity, like other breakout villains, Harley has slowly but surely evolved into more of an antihero. But regardless of her recent film and increasingly moral decisions in the comics, Harley Quinn has historically landed closer to villain on the “good vs evil” paradigm. She’s been party to some nasty plots alongside Mr. J! And in “Suicide Squad”, she’s one of the bad guys - she even says so herself! “We’re the bad guys”! Sex appeal is a big part of Harley Quinn’s identity in the movie, both in terms of outfits and how she interacts with men - including guards. Margot Robbie really leans into the character’s well-documented craziness, and it all makes her an absolute pleasure to watch.

“Resident Evil: Afterlife” (2010) & “Resident Evil: Retribution” (2012)

Jill Valentine arguably isn’t the most well-developed or nuanced character on our list today. But with that being said, there’s just something incredibly appealing about a character transforming into the dark version of themselves. It’s the classic Sandy from “Grease” move! And really, few such transitions are as overtly sexy as that of Evil Jill Valentine in the later installments of this long-running video game franchise. Once a resistance member and ally to Alice, Jill Valentine falls under the control of Umbrella. And from that point on, the brainwashed version of Jill is all skin-tight outfits, evil smirks and “shoot to kill.” She’s cruel and utterly without mercy - a true sadist. And like many female video game villains, she’s notably easy on the eyes.

“Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines” (2003)

Is she Arnie? No. But the villainous Terminator in the third installment of this popular franchise knows how to turn heads in her own right. The filmmakers were clearly going for the “blond bombshell” angle when developing this character, and the film doesn’t shy away from highlighting T-X’s killer assets. Whether she’s driving a car or getting repeatedly hit in the face by the OG Terminator, T-X always has the same confident look on her face; she’s unflappable! More than just a pretty face though, actress Kristanna Loken really got in shape for the role, packing on muscle in order to live up to the physicality that one expects from a Terminator. Busty, brawny, and absolutely deadly, the Terminatrix is the whole villainous package.

“Bedazzled” (2000)

The Devil has taken on many forms over the years across various media. But few iterations of the Biblical root of all evil have made quite as big an impression as the one we get in “Bedazzled.” English bombshell Elizabeth Hurley plays the Devil and the outfits she wears are downright torture for every person watching. In exchange for his soul, the Devil offers to give Brendan Fraser’s geeky Elliot Richards seven wishes. All he really wants, however, is to be with his work crush, Alison, and so he repeatedly tries to make this a reality, while the Devil finds twisted ways to mess it up. But honestly, considering how drop dead gorgeous the Devil is, we’re kind of surprised he can think of anyone but Lucifer herself!

“X-Men: First Class” (2011)

Back to the X-Men — or is that XXX? For decades, Emma Frost has been one of the most scantily clad and explicitly sexual characters in all of Marvel comics. And when she made her big screen debut in 2011’s “X-Men: First Class”, well… they did the source material proud. She’s a supporting villain, but the casting of January Jones ensures that all eyes are on her every time she appears on screen. Like her comic book counterpart, this version of Emma Frost is only too happy to use her sexuality as a tool or weapon to reach her goals. Though, considering she’s also an incredibly powerful telepath, she needn’t actually get physical. Add to that her diamond skin, and Emma Frost is one beauty you do NOT want to mess with.

“Batman Returns” (1992)

Can you say “meow?” Played by Michelle Pfeiffer, this classic Batman villain became the gold standard by which all sexy supervillains are judged with the release of this 1992 sequel. Her skin-tight outfit required the actress to use talcum powder to get it on. Suffice it to say, that shiny black number leaves nothing to the imagination. While Pfeiffer’s Catwoman could’ve made the list based on looks alone, it’s the performance that really earns her such high marks. Pfeiffer really channels the character’s slinky feline sexuality, and the end result is enough to drive a viewer barking — or meowing — mad. The performance is utterly captivating, but also fierce and commanding. Intelligent, witty and gorgeous, this Catwoman earns her status as a film icon.

“From Dusk Till Dawn” (1996)

Her name is certainly a mouthful, but for a chance to get close to her, we suspect that you’ll figure it out. Santanico Pandemonium is the queen and matriarch of a seedy strip club in the Mexican desert. She, like her fellow strippers at the club, is a vampire who preys upon local patrons. So while the provocative outfits and Salma Hayek’s surreal figure might seem tempting, this lap dance could very well be your last! But hey, given the raw sexual energy infused into Hayek’s every move in the role, you might not be able to resist her seduction! Word to the wise though; it’s probably best to avoid women who wear snakes - seems like a villainous red flag!

“GoldenEye” (1995)

The James Bond franchise isn’t exactly lacking for smoking hot female characters, be they villains, allies or damsels in distress. But of the many Bond girls who have graced the screen over the years, few have inspired repeat viewings quite like Xenia Onatopp. Played by Famke Janssen, this suggestively named henchwoman takes pleasure in two things: pleasure and murder - preferably at the same time. She’s described as a sadist, and honestly, one look at her is enough to tell you that this dark-haired, sultry beauty has villainous intent. Her preferred method of murder is to crush men between her thighs. We know what you’re thinking… but that’s not what she has in mind.

“Gone Girl” (2014)

Rosamund Pike is no stranger to playing deadly but drop dead gorgeous women. Need a reminder? How about her head turning performance in “Die Another Day?” As Miranda Frost, she’s a force to be reckoned with, be it bed or with a sword in her hand. But it’s Pike’s performance in “Gone Girl” that really earns her a spot on the podium. As Amy Dunne, she is utterly captivating. She’s not just beautiful but absolutely magnetic - the sort of woman who everyone at the party wants to talk to. Behind that charming, gorgeous exterior, however, is a master manipulator with a history of destroying lives.

“Basic Instinct” (1992)

We’ve seen so many female villains on film in the years since this movie came out. And many of them have been far more overtly sexualized than Catherine Tramell. But… it takes more than skimpy outfits, provocative framing and malicious intent to make for an iconic femme fatale. In this erotic thriller, Sharon Stone plays a writer who is carnal in every sense of the word. She is driven by equal parts lust and bloodlust. She oozes dangerous sexuality. Far more than just eye candy though, Sharon Stone delivers an arresting performance, one that makes Catherine Tramell not just one of the sexiest villains in film history, but among the most iconic psycho killers to ever grace the screen.