This article was originally published at Lizanest.com.

Romance on screen has changed over the decades, but the women who brought it to life remain unforgettable. From Goldie Hawn’s 70s sparkle to Kate Hudson’s 2000s charm, these leading ladies defined what it meant to fall in love at the movies. Each actress captured a moment in time — their laughter, longing, and strength shaping generations of storytelling. This piece revisits 20 of the most iconic female romantic leads from the 70s through the 90s, looking back at who they were then, and who they’ve become now.
