#44: Mary Tyler Moore (1970)

Mary Tyler Moore, a trailblazing actress known for her wit, charm, and groundbreaking roles, first captured audiences as Laura Petrie on The Dick Van Dyke Show, a performance that earned her Emmy recognition.

She later cemented her legacy with The Mary Tyler Moore Show, redefining the portrayal of independent women on television and winning multiple Emmys. Though celebrated for comedy, she proved her dramatic range with Ordinary People (1980), earning an Academy Award nomination for her gripping performance.