You might be wondering at Diane Keaton's presence on this list. You have to take a look at her earlier work and her later work to understand that, to know what dues she's paid, and how many, and at what cost, too. Not classically beautiful, not typical, not average, this woman is a quirky, strange, unique, original stunner. She was Woody Allen's Muse, and stole hearts and minds in movies like Annie Hall, Looking for Mr. Goodbar, and Shoot the Moon. More recently, she has entertained in comedies and dramas alike; she's willing to be the talking dog, the bitter ex-wife, the mother of the bride, and the overbearing matriarch. She's loveliness itself. These days, we definitely do have leading ladies in the running – and, as you can see, there are also leading ladies still making movies. Real, true blue silver screen sirens who have class and elegance and so much talent, they can so more in a gesture than many of their contemporaries can relay in an entire speech. I want to know your favorite leading ladies – what classic actresses do you love, and which current actresses embody all the qualities a leading lady should have? Top Image Source: weheartit.com