Hollywood’s 7 Deadliest Femme Fatales Include Lana Turner, Ava Gardner & Sharon Stone

THE KILLERS, Burt Lancaster, Ava Gardner, 1946.
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Call them femmes fatales or deadly dames or sinister sisters. Whatever name is given to them, they have been cultural icons for centuries.

In more recent times, there have been dozens and dozens of actresses whose characters have brought a memorable touch of femme fatale evil to the silver screen. Here’s a quick glimpse at seven “deadly femmes” whose onscreen personalities and sometimes diabolical tactics have caused moviegoers to gasp …