Welcome to the seventh edition of Screen Sirens! Here I will bridge the gap between our beloved (well, some at least) women of wrestling and the leading ladies gracing the movie screen - whether they be damsels in distress, kick-ass bombshells, dramatic protagonists, or anything in between - we will celebrate the influence and presence of women in the movies and see how they in turn could be connected to the Divas and Knockouts we discuss on this very blog.

With this weekend’s release of “The Incredible Hulk”, we’ll look at the character of Betty Ross, the intelligent and fiercely loyal beloved of the cursed Bruce Banner. In this film, Betty is played by Liv Tyler. She is a doctor, being a former colleague of Dr. Bruce Banner (played by Edward Norton), and is the only person who can see inside of the gruesome monster that is the Hulk and know that it is truly Bruce within. When the whole world seems to be against Banner, either looking to destroy the Hulk or use it for their own purposes, Betty is his rock, guiding him and aiding him in trying to find a cure to his cursed condition. The two are “star-crossed lovers” of sorts, destined to be kept apart until Banner finds a way to rid himself of the monster. This only serves to torment Bruce more, as he hates the monster in him and yearns for Betty. She is hardly a “damsel in distress”, taking matters into her own hands and offering both her intellect and passion in order to help Bruce and alleviate his suffering.

Which Diva would be suitable for the role of Betty? Well, she would first be able to convincingly play a woman of great intelligence. She is both highly intelligent, yet beautiful at the same time - being the beauty to Bruce’s beast, the Hulk. Her demeanor is mostly calm and subdued, being the polar opposite of the Hulk, who is brought about by rage on the part of Dr. Banner. The part is also partly physical, as she is often caught between one or more monsters and must avoid being crushed by any number of airborne objects. So, the Diva in question must combine the qualities of intelligence, humble beauty, and bring a great sense of calm without seeming bland or forced. Who could take these qualities and transform themselves into Dr. Betty Ross? (WARNING: I’m aware that this poll is huge - I wanted to include as many women as possible - ludicrous choices or not!)