35+ Actors Who Masterfully Played the Opposite Gender
This article appeared in peoplish.com and has been published here with permission.
Gender is a fluid concept, and cross-dressing in acting is a centuries-old tradition. Over the years, many actors have donned facial hair, dresses, prosthetics, and wigs — and many have given a masterful performance. From Shakespearean tragedies to '90s comedies, all sorts of genres feature cross-dressing storylines. Of course, there are also biopics, dramas, and procedurals in which actors have played transgender characters. Let’s take a look at the actors who have masterfully played another gender.
Angelina Jolie in Salt
Interestingly, 2010 action thriller Salt was originally written and produced with a male protagonist in mind. More specifically, action star Tom Cruise was attached to play Edwin Salt, an agent who had to rescue his family. When Angelina Jolie signed up, the storyline changed and the lead character became Evelyn Salt.
In the movie, Jolie's character had to dress as a man, and the actress spent hours in makeup as a result. With a latex face and various fake features, Jolie's husband and kids didn't recognize her.
