Celebrating International Women's Day

Inspired by Lulu Wang's call to action at the 2020 Independent Spirit Awards, we celebrate women directors working in their field.

From 'I Will Follow' to 'Selma,' and the award-winning "When They See Us," IMDb dives into the trademarks of writer, producer and director, Ava DuVernay.

Regina King is headed back to the Emmys for her role in "Seven Seconds" and reveals what she was really thinking when she won her first Emmy for "American Crime."

The creative team leading 'Birds of Prey' had a major impact on Jurnee Smollett's experience.

From 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' to 'You Were Never Really Here,' here's a look at some of our favorite moments from the films of Lynne Ramsay.

From the teenage outcasts of 'Thirteen' and 'Twilight' to the fearless female leads of 'Miss You Already,' and 'Miss Bala,' IMDb showcases visionary director Catherine Hardwicke's cinematic trademarks.

Julia Roberts is one of the biggest movie stars on the planet, but she's passed on some huge roles, too. What were they?

Take a closer look at the various roles Angela Bassett has played throughout her acting career.

Take a closer look at the various roles Lupita Nyong'o has played throughout her acting career.

'Captain Marvel' is one of the most anticipated movies of 2019, and there was no shortage of actresses rumored for the role. So which stars, including Oscar winners, missed out on the blockbuster role?

Between 'Avengers: Endgame' and Black Widow's solo movie, Scarlett Johansson is clocking in overtime at the MCU. It's easy to forget how many other actresses were considered for the role.

Take a closer look at the various roles Octavia Spencer has played throughout her acting career.

Charlize Theron is an Oscar-winning dramatic actress, action hero, and comedic star. She may have her pick of any number of roles, but that wasn't always the case.

Take a closer look at the various roles Rosario Dawson has played throughout his acting career.

Just as Daenerys Targaryen has earned every one of the 32 words in her title, Emilia Clarke has paid her dues in Hollywood, auditioning and competing for roles on her way to stardom. She wasn't even the original Mother of Dragons. Let's look at the parts she nearly landed.

Shailene Woodley has starred in a trilogy, been in multiple young adult hits, and earned award nominations - but to say it's been easy would be a big little lie. What other roles did she miss out on along the way?

Winona Ryder rocketed to fame in the late '80s and early '90s, and she has returned to the spotlight with "Stranger Things." But what are the roles that she didn't take in between?

Take a closer look at the various roles Zoe Saldana has played throughout her acting career.

Emma Stone is a Hollywood "favourite" now, but her rise to stardom hasn't always been "easy A's." What roles did she miss out on along the way?

We take a look back at the legendary film career of Bette Davis. Which role is your favorite?

Margot Robbie almost played Emma Stone's role in 'Birdman', and Emma Roberts could have been Harley Quinn! Take a look at all the twists and turns in Margot Robbie's career in this episode of "Casting Calls."

The cast of 'Ocean's 8' pick the iconic roles from cinematic history they would love to steal and make their own.

Before Angelina Jolie was an Oscar-winning actress and heralded humanitarian, she was nearly something else entirely: a teen heartthrob. What roles did she almost play in her career?

Some of Hollywood's biggest actresses have played 'Charlie's Angels' on the big and small screen - and many more almost landed the parts. Who else almost starred over the years?

Kristen Bell is living the good life, but even "The Good Place" and 'Frozen' star missed out on a few roles along the way. But what were they?

Throughout her 25+ year career she's been 'Lost in Translation,' a superhero, and the voice of 'Her.' But there are plenty of parts Scarlett Johansson almost played, but didn't. Here are 15 of them.

In-between inventing 'The Rachel' and ushering Apple into original series, Jennifer Aniston has maintained A-list status with a ton of memorable roles. But what other parts was she considered for?

Alicia Vikander shot to fame as a machine, a supportive wife, and a video game heroine, but several roles have eluded the Oscar-winning actress, including two princesses. Here's her story in casting.