simply the best

These are my top 5 favorite actresses of all time, as of now. I admire them, all for different reasons, and perhaps after reading this, you will too.

Lucille Ball

She is pretty much the most incredible person to grace Hollywood. She was a revolutionary in so many respects. She was a different kind of beauty; not the blonde-haired, blue eyed, cookie cutter that was a Zeigfeld girl, but Lucy was something new. She was the first woman to be un-intimidated by physical comedy onscreen, and would put herself in any ridiculous situation on camera for the sake of a good laugh. She went on to become the first female executive in a television studio, and she and her husband Desi were pioneers of an enterprise. But I suppose, the most important thing, is that Lucy never failed to get all of America to root for her. She was charming, endearing, and she made us smile. I loved, and will always love, Lucy.

Bernadette Peters

This woman is the queen of Broadway. I mean, good God, LOOK AT HER! She is incredibly amazing, and is able to make every role she plays seem like the heroine. Even if it is Cinderella's wicked stepmother. Her singing will make you melt, and her acting will bring you to laughter or tears, depending of course on the moment. She is magic. Wouldn't you want to follow this woman, wherever she may lead you?

Megan Mullally

Yes, she played Karen Walker- the drunken, drugged, dazed, and unfeeling socialite on 'Will & Grace.' But there was more... Megan's Karen was deeper, had feelings, and was hiding a lot from her friends, and that is why it was so memorable. That underneath the comedy, there was sorrow. The brilliance of the actress shone through in the depth of the performance. She knows what life is all about, "Its not important who you love, its that you love."

Jennifer Aniston

It is unfortunate that Jennifer is most often thought of for her famous haircut, "The Rachel," or her multiple failed relationships, most notably her divorce from Brad Pitt. There is so much more. She was Rachel Green on "Friends," the most popular sitcom from 1994-2003, and she was the most adored character. That's a lot to say. She is a brilliant actress, and a philanthropist, and seriously, don't you just want to be her friend?

Drew Barrymore

She is my newest fav. This girl has grown up in the limelight, she is the last of a long show business legacy that began with the turn of the 20th century. Her grandfather was a legend, her father was a gem, and she is a phenomenon. Ever since the child was cast as the little sister in E.T., America has been in love. She made it through the trials that life in Hollywood can bring as a teen, and stands before us now as an award winning actress and producer. She is America's sweetheart, and she understand every single character she plays. She is not afraid to put herself among those who are struggling, and even protested Prop 8 in California out in the streets with the 'commoners.' She is edgy, quirky, loving, quick witted, smart, funny, everything we are, and all we want to be. Life is very interesting. In the end, some of your greatest pains become your greatest strengths.