7 Hollywood female spies who always save the day

From Sydney Bristow to Jane Smith, these undercover agents prove that espionage may be best left to a woman.

by Michael d'Estries  |  Wednesday, October 19, 2016

by Michael d'Estries
Wednesday, October 19, 2016

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Gal Gadot in a scene from "Keeping Up with the Joneses." Gal Gadot in a scene from "Keeping Up with the Joneses." (Photo: 20th Century Fox)

Gal Gadot in a scene from "Keeping Up with the Joneses."
Sydney Bristow from "Alias"
Gal Gadot in Keeping up with the Joneses
Agent Carter
Angelina Jolie as Evelyn Salt from "Salt."
Marvel's Black Widow
Angelina Jolie in a scene from "Mr. and Mrs. Smith."
The Americans
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Beauty, charm, and a serious left hook

Need a secret agent to infiltrate a criminal organization, defeat the villain and save the world? Don't send James, but Jane...

As Hollywood has shown over the last decade, female spies are just as capable and physical as any Bond or Bourne.

The following are just a few female spies from films who are not only good at their jobs, but also pack a serious punch while doing them.

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