45 Female Martial Arts Legends : Kung Fu Queens ; Then & Now 2026

From 1970s Shaw Brothers legends to today's action stars, these are 45 real women who defined martial arts cinema. See how they looked then — and where they are now in 2026. Full birthdates, birthplaces, and ages included. Featuring: Michelle Yeoh, Angela Mao, Cynthia Rothrock, Zhang Ziyi, Cheng Pei-pei, Maggie Q, Ronda Rousey, and more. 💬 Who's your favorite female martial arts star? Let us know below! #KungFu #MartialArts #ThenAndNow #MichelleYeoh #WuxiaFilm #ActionStars #HongKongCinema #FemaleActionStars