When she isn't busy posing for magazine covers around the world, Keira works diligently, moulding herself firmly into Hollywood's A-list. Period films might seem unimaginative for the Domino actress, but when she's this pretty, she can pull Jane Austen off with tremendous ease.

Who else is there: Dame Judi Dench has drawn many a plaudit for Mrs Henderson Presents, and critics like what Reese Witherspoon did with Walk The Line. Serious competition for Knightley, though, is Laura Linney, who might just spring a surprise with The Squid And The Whale.