Gwendoline Christie

British actress celebrated for her role as Brienne of Tarth, a noble female knight. Christie's 6'3" stature and dignified strength challenged traditional gender roles, earning her an Emmy nomination. She also played Captain Phasma in the Star Wars sequels and Lucifer in Netflix's The Sandman (2022). Through Brienne, Christie became an icon of empowered yet realistic womanhood on screen.