Winona Ryder, born Winona Laura Horowitz on October 29, 1971, in Winona, Minnesota (USA), is an icon of independent cinema and 1990s film culture. She first gained recognition in Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice (1988), captivating audiences with her unique charm, expressive eyes, and delicate yet magnetic presence.

Her career flourished throughout the 1990s with unforgettable performances in Edward Scissorhands (1990), Little Women (1994), Reality Bites (1994), and Coppola’s Dracula (1992). Often portraying characters that blend vulnerability with defiance, Winona became a muse of alternative cinema and one of the defining actresses of her generation.

After a quieter period, she made a celebrated comeback as Joyce Byers in the acclaimed series Stranger Things (since 2016), winning over a new generation of fans with her emotional depth and authenticity. Her timeless appeal and artistic sensibility continue to inspire filmmakers and audiences alike.

On MusikMachine, fans can explore a selection of black-and-white photos featuring Winona Ryder in some of her most iconic roles — from Reality Bites to Edward Scissorhands. Perfect additions for collectors of cinema legends, alongside timeless icons like Brigitte Bardot and Marilyn Monroe.