39. MARY ZOPHRES
AGE 43
JOB TITLE Costume designer
SMART BECAUSE While any designer can make actors glamorous, she makes them characters. She created The Big Lebowski's slouch-wear and O Brother, Where Art Thou?'s dusty duds. She marries clothing to each milieu so well, her work seems almost invisible; that's made her the top pick for directors who prize authenticity.
IT TAKES A VILLAGE Oversaw a staff of more than 25 for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
