Action movies aren’t just exciting; they can be pretty damn sexy too. Especially when they’re stars are some of the sexiest actresses around. Of course, it takes more than just a pretty face and hot bod to become an action star. It takes attitude, confidence and the ability to show weakness yet still be brave and today we’re taking a look at 7 action stars that check off each of those and so much more!

1. Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow (Iron Man 2, The Avengers, Captain America: The Winter Soldier)
2. Anne Hathaway as Catwoman (The Dark Knight Rises)
3. Michelle Pfeifer as Catwoman (Batman Returns)
4. Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen (The Hunger Games) & Mystique (X-Men: First Class, X-Men: Days of Future Past)
5. Milla Jovovich as Alice (Resident Evil)
6. Zoe Saldana as Uhura (Star Trek), Neytiri (Avatar), Gamora (Guardians of the Galaxy) & more.
7. Rosario Dawson as Gail (Sin City), Abernathy (Death Proof), Mariana (The Rundown) & more.