Gwyneth Paltrow – The Talented Mr. Ripley – 1999

Wearing a high-waist, sailboat-print bikini, Gwyneth Paltrow radiates classic glamour in the 1999 film “The Talented Mr. Ripley.” This psychological thriller, set in the sun-drenched locales of Italy, follows the twisted tale of Tom Ripley, a man who’s sent to retrieve a wealthy shipbuilder’s son, Dickie Greenleaf, played by Jude Law.

In a scene brimming with 1950s style, Gwyneth, as Marge Sherwood, lounges next to Jude Law, exuding effortless beauty and elegance. Her character’s light-hearted moments at the beach contrast sharply with the looming deceit and identity theft that underpin the plot. Known for her sophisticated roles, Gwyneth perfectly captures Marge’s genteel yet insightful nature.