Jenette Goldstein
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Goldstein's portrayal of Private Vasquez in Aliens is widely regarded as a groundbreaking moment for female action heroes. The character has been ranked on numerous lists of iconic movie characters and badasses, including Empire's "100 Greatest Movie Characters" and Rolling Stone's "Best Movie Badasses." Goldstein's Saturn Award win for the role underscores its lasting impact. Though her acting career was relatively brief, her work in genre films has earned her a devoted fanbase and critical respect.
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Rankings & Lists
The 100 Greatest Movie Characters
The 25 Best Movie Badasses of All Time
Top 10 Female Action Heroes
The 50 Most Badass Movie Characters
Records & Feats
First actress to win a Saturn Award for a role originally written as male
Goldstein's role as Private Vasquez in Aliens was originally written as a male character; James Cameron changed it after her audition. She won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for the role.