10 Actresses Who Have Appeared In Both Marvel Dc Movies

Okay, so picture this. You're chilling on the couch. Popcorn? Check. Comfy pants? Double-check. You're about to dive into a superhero flick. Marvel or DC? Tough choice, right? But what if I told you some of your favorite leading ladies have rocked both universes? Mind. Blown.

It’s like a secret superhero society, but for actresses. They hop between Asgard and Gotham, Wakanda and Metropolis, all while looking fabulous. It’s seriously one of the coolest trivia bits out there. Why? Because it reminds us that even superheroes have a favorite coffee shop, and sometimes that shop happens to be in a different comic book dimension. Plus, it's just fun to spot them!

So, grab another handful of popcorn, because we're about to spill the beans on ten amazing actresses who've battled aliens and faced off against brooding billionaires. Get ready to nod and say, "Oh yeah, I totally forgot about that!"

1. Scarlett Johansson

This one might seem obvious, right? Scarlett is basically synonymous with Black Widow. She is Natasha Romanoff. We’ve seen her kick butt in countless Marvel movies. Her intensity? Unmatched. Her spy skills? Legendary.

But wait, there’s a DC twist! Remember that one time she was Supergirl? Kidding! She wasn't Supergirl. But she did voice the iconic character in the animated movie Superman vs. The Elite. Yep, a voice role, but still! It's like she borrowed a cape for a bit. Supergirl, people!

2. Natalie Portman

Ah, Natalie. The brilliant scientist, the powerful sorceress, the eventual Thor. Jane Foster in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She’s brought so much heart and brains to the Thor movies. We cheered when she lifted Mjolnir!

Before she was wielding cosmic thunder, though, she was… well, she wasn't exactly fighting supervillains. But she was in a little movie called V for Vendetta. It's a dark, dystopian tale. Not exactly Marvel or DC superhero action, but it's got that revolutionary, fighting-the-system vibe that feels pretty heroic. Plus, she was amazing. A true star power move.

3. Halle Berry

Okay, let's talk about a legend. Halle Berry. Storm in the X-Men movies. That's peak Marvel power! Her control over the weather? Jaw-dropping. Her presence? Electrifying. She was the queen of mutant cinema for a good chunk of time.

But then, the big one. The cat suit. Yep, Halle Berry was Catwoman in that 2004 movie. Controversial? Maybe. But she was Catwoman! The whip, the claws, the purr-fect attitude. She’s a true icon who can truly do it all. From weather manipulation to feline acrobatics. Seriously.

4. Zoe Saldana

Gamora! The deadliest woman in the galaxy. Zoe Saldana is our green-skinned assassin with a heart of gold (or maybe just a lot of trauma). She’s been a staple in the Guardians of the Galaxy crew. So much sass, so much skill.

And her DC moment? It was in The Losers. A fun, action-packed movie about a team of betrayed special ops agents. She played Aisha. A lethal operative with her own agenda. Not exactly a cape-wearing hero, but definitely a warrior. She can play the badass like nobody’s business, no matter the universe.

5. Ben Affleck

Wait, what? He’s an actor, not an actress! Oops, my bad. We’re talking about actresses. But hey, Ben Affleck is so good he almost makes it onto every list. He’s Batman, guys. He is the Dark Knight. Brooding, powerful, and perfectly cast.

Before he donned the cowl for DC, he was… dare I say it… in Marvel? Not as a superhero, though. He was in School Ties. A drama. Totally not superhero-y. But he was there! So close, yet so far from a cape in the Marvel universe. Let’s just say he’s familiar with big franchises.

6. Jessica Chastain

Jessica Chastain. She’s a powerhouse. She played Maya Hansen in Marvel’s Iron Man 3. A brilliant scientist with a complicated past. She brought so much depth to the role. You know, the one with the Extremis stuff? Yeah, her.

Her DC venture? She lent her voice to an animated classic. She voiced the Queen of the Amazons, Hippolyta, in Justice League: Gods and Monsters. So, she’s been royalty in the DC animated realm. From tech genius to Amazonian queen. Impressive range, right?

7. J.K. Simmons

Another actor? Am I losing my mind? No, no. J.K. Simmons is so good he’s practically an honorary actress. He’s Commissioner Gordon in DC’s Justice League. Gruff, dependable, the moral compass. He’s perfect. And he’s also J. Jonah Jameson in Marvel’s Spider-Man movies. The loud, demanding newspaper editor. "SPIDER-MAN! GET ME PICTURES OF SPIDER-MAN!" Iconic. He's literally on both sides of the law (sort of). A true titan of comic book cinema.

8. Chris Evans

Okay, okay, another actor. But Chris Evans! The man is Captain America. The embodiment of patriotism and bravery. He is Marvel’s golden boy. We’ve watched him grow from a scrawny super-soldier to a cosmic-level hero. He’s practically built the MCU.

His DC gig? He was Lucas Lee in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World. He played one of Ramona Flowers’ evil exes. He was a famous movie star and a total jerk. Not exactly heroic, but he was a big Hollywood name in a movie that’s basically a superhero origin story in disguise. So, a very, very different kind of stardom.

9. Michael Keaton

We've talked about actors playing the same character. But Michael Keaton? He played Batman. Twice! In Tim Burton’s classics. He defined Batman for a generation. Dark, brooding, a little bit theatrical. He was the Batman.

Then, decades later, he flew back into the superhero game as Vulture in Marvel's Spider-Man: Homecoming. A villain! A totally different vibe, but he nailed it. That mix of menace and surprising vulnerability. He’s a legend who can play the hero and the villain, in both universes. How cool is that?

10. Josh Brolin

Thanos. The Mad Titan. The biggest bad guy Marvel has ever seen. Josh Brolin is Thanos. His voice, his physicality, his sheer presence. He brought such gravitas to the ultimate Marvel villain. We’re still recovering from that snap.

But before he was decimating half the universe, he was… Cable! In Marvel’s Deadpool 2. Wait, that’s Marvel. Okay, his DC moment. He was Bruce Wayne in the animated movie Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1 & 2. So, he’s been the Dark Knight himself, and then the universe-ending Titan. Talk about a spectrum of roles!

See? It's a tangled web of superheroic talent. These actresses (and a few honorary mentions!) have proven they can conquer any comic book universe they’re thrown into. It’s just a fun little reminder that the superhero world is smaller than we think, and the talent pool is absolutely epic. Who do you think will be the next to jump universes? The possibilities are endless!