17) Stockard Channing in Grease (1978)
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Rizzo, the tough teenage rebel in Grease, was an appropriate role for Stockard Channing at the age of 34. Although Channing herself was older her performance as Rizzo was perfect: wry, strong-willed, and full of attitude.
Her subtlety added depth to her character, making Rizzo one of the most vivid and lovable characters. The age difference did not work to prevent Channing from really portraying the angst and vulnerability of a teenager, and this is what remains a defining part of the cultural legacy of Grease.
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