Jennifer Garner:  This once action star has gone the way of the Romantic Comedy.  Jennifer was the star of the hit television show Alias when she crossed over into movies.  Most notably it was her role of Electra in the movie Daredevil and the spinoff Electra which gives her the potential to pull off the character of Catwoman.  I know it’s been a while but it must be like riding a bike. I am familiar with the idea of muscle memory and Jennifer Garners training must still be there.

Malin Akerman: She is new to the action movie scene with the recent Zach Snyder film Watchmen, but what a fantastic performance by Mailin as the silk specter.  I thought her fight sequences were well thought out and she pulled it off as if she has been fighting all her life.  She has a lot of qualities which might fit into the persona of Catwoman and she is a hot actress but I am just not sure that physically she can play the part of Selena Kyle.

Evangeline Lilly: This “Lost” star has been on TV for five season almost six and was quickly a favorite of the fans. Kate is as dangerous as she is mysterious as she uses the sexual tension she has with Jack and Sawyer to evade and obtain information a goods on the Island. Okay, she really doesn’t have any physical training to fit the role, but I am allowed one right? Evangeline may not be perfect for the role but she has the look and I would always wonder what can do with the character of Catwoman.

Megan Fox: She is a rising star and fast, quickly becoming one of the top names Hollywood.  With two “action” films under her belt she is no stranger to the hardship of these types of movies.  But is she aware of what it means to play a physically tough character with choreographed fight sequences?  At this point in her life she is still a little young to play the role.  But we all know she will look good doing it.

Charlize Theron: She has starred in many movies at this point in her life and winning a few awards for those roles is not bad either.  Most notably her last major action movie was a bomb for me.  Hancock was un-enjoyable and Aeon Flux was okay. While her ability to act in Dramas is outstanding it was her action movies with failed to intrigue me. I am pinning the action movies failings on the directors to justify her position in the countdown.

Lena Headey:  This British born actress has played many parts in movies but it was her role in the movie 300 which earned her a spot on this top 10 list.  Her character was strong, caring was would sacrifice everything to protect the one she loved.  Her role in this movie wasn’t physical but mental; that experience comes from her now cancelled TV show Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.  For two seasons Lena Headly portrayed Sarah Connor, and we all know how tough you must be to fill those shoes.

Rhona Mitra: relatively new to the female lead world, she has already started to make a name for herself playing leads in Underworld: Rise of the Lycans and Doomsday and a strong supporting part in the movie Shooter. I have enjoyed the characters she has played so far and I would like to see more. Maybe it’s a little too soon for the part. But she looks the part.

Keira Knightley: The star in all three Pirates of the Caribbean movies know her way around a sword but can she handle a whip? Her head strong character in the pirate movies and her brutish style in Domino makes her one of the leading contenders for the next Batman film.  But would she accept the part.  With movies such as Pride & Prejudice, The Duchess and Atonement it makes me think that she may not be interested at this stage in her career.

Jessica Biel is a close contender of mine for the number one spot. She portrayed a strong female lead in Blade: Trinity and starred in other movies such as Stealth, Home of the Brave, The Illusionist, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and my favorite I now Pronounce you Chuck & Larry.  It was her portrayal of Alex in the last movie I mentioned that almost gave her the number one spot. Her ability to exudes sexual confidence on film made be believe that she really could pull off the character of Catwoman(Not to mention she looked good in the cat costume).  While Jessica does have what it takes to be Catwoman, I believe our Number one choice was just a little (not by too much) better.

Kate Beckinsale is no stranger to getting down and dirty in a film. She brings a lot of diversity in her acting experience.  With movies such as Pearl Harbor, Serendipity,  Underworld, Van Helsing, The Aviator, Underworld: Evolution, Click, and Vacancy each character is as different  as the next and all have qualities which fit into the persona of Catwoman.  We know she has the acting chops but her physical beauty also plays a big role in this decision. It’s almost as if the graphic novel artist chose Kate Beckinsale to be the basis of the Selena Kyle in the graphic novels.  Not to mention we know she can pull off tight leather.

Primarily it was her role in Underworld which brings her to the front of the list.  In the Underworld series she plays Selene a tough, independent heroine bent on uncovering the truth.  These movie have plenty of action sequences and wire work but most importantly hand to hand combat. All the experience needed and to give Catwoman that realistic ability to fight on screen.  Let’s face it, if these two are going to be in the movie together.  It needs to have a decent fight scene between the two, unlike the little one that was shown in Batman Returns.