Miriam Hopkins (1902-1972) was a prominent American actress in the cinema of the 1930s and 1940s. Known for her elegance, subtle charm, and sharp on-screen intelligence, she distinguished herself by her ability to portray complex women, often witty, independent, and at times cunning or morally ambiguous.

She made her mark in several sophisticated pre-Code comedies, often collaborating with Ernst Lubitsch in masterpieces such as *Trouble in Paradise* (1932) and *Design for Living* (1933), where her modern and witty style fully emerged. She demonstrated her versatility in intense dramas like *Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde* (1931) and *The Story of Temple Drake* (1933). She was also the first lead actress in Technicolor for the film *Becky Sharp* (1935). Her career is studded with roles that highlighted a strong personality and incisive acting.