16 Actresses Who Became Film Directors

Portman directed 2015's A Tale of Love and Darkness, which is about the early years of the State of Israel, and a young man's relationship with his mother. Based on the book by Amos Oz, Portman adapted the screenplay, and starred in the movie, as well as directing it.

She also directed a segment of 2008's anthology film New York, I Love You.

Gerwig's movie, 2017's Lady Bird, has gained award-season recognition for its stunning direction and performances.

She also co-directed 2008's mumblecore classic, Nights and Weekends, with Joe Swanberg, who is famous for his movie Drinking Buddies, and his Netflix series Easy.

Stewart's first movie, the short film Come Swim, screened at Cannes last year. Of working with women, Stewart told The Guardian, "The coolest female directors I've ever worked with are such compulsive freaks."

Famous for acting in and co-writing Richard Linklater's The Before Trilogy, Delpy is a prolific filmmaker in her own right. Movies she's directed include 2 Days in Paris, 2 Days in New York, and Lolo.

Larson starred in her directorial debut, Unicorn Store, alongside Samuel L. Jackson. The movie follows a woman who gets a mysterious invitation to fulfil all of her dreams.

Foster has directed several movies, including 2016's Money Monster, starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts.

2009's Whip It should have been the first of many movies directed by Barrymore. Starring Ellen Page, Kristen Wiig, and Drew Barrymore as women that play on a roller derby team, what more could you actually want from a movie?

Cox has stepped behind the camera more than you may have realized, having directed 12 episodes of her TV show Cougar Town, and the 2014 movie Just Before I Go. She also directed a TV movie called TalhotBlond in 2012, about a real life catifsh murder.