Top 35 Biggest MOVIE STARS in the World!
Sexism in Hollywood has attracted major attention in recent years, as trends like the lack of female directors behind the camera and unequal pay of men and women gain more traction among the public. Though Tinseltown has a long way to go before it starts treating women and men equally, some actresses have managed to navigate a challenging landscape, landing long-lasting fame along the way.
The celebrity experts at PrettyFamous, a division of the Graphiq network, created a list of the most famous actresses in the world based on each woman’s Actor Score, which considers the number of Wikipedia page views over the past 30 days, total number of award nominations and how many reviews have been posted of the movies and TV shows they’ve starred in. Women famous primarily for music were excluded from the list – apologies to Beyoncé, Rihanna and Taylor Swift.
It should be noted that unlike the actors featured in the sibling article, The Most Famous Actors, none of the women on this list achieved a PrettyFamous score of 100, possibly due to women receiving fewer award nominations and roles than men.
35 Movies stars in 2020
1. Robert Downey Jr.
Hollywood Actor Robert John Downey Jr. was born in Manhattan, New York on April fourth, 1965. He began his career as young as age 5 when he starred in his father’s film Pound’ (1970). His leading role as Iron Man in Iron Man, Avengers, and Captain America: Civil War has made him both famous and solidified his fame as the most popular Hollywood star in 2019. Downey is reported to earn about $75 million and his movies grossing even more. For instance, Iron Man 3 grossed a total of $1.215 billion.
2. Johnny Depp
John Christopher “Johnny” Depp II is not only an American actor but also a musician and producer. Depp is considered one of the most versatile actors of his day and age due to his mastery of several talents. He has received the Screen Actors Guild Award and the Golden Globe Award for his spectacular talent. Many people remember Depp for his famous role in the Pirates of the Caribbean series (from 2006) and Edward Scissorhands (1990). His other great movies include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (in 2007).
3. Chris Hemsworth
After playing excellently in his role as Kym Hyde in Australia’s TV show ‘Home and Away’, actor Chris Hemsworth moved to Hollywood to become what every star dreams about. In a span of several years, Chris surprised many by moving to the very top of Hollywood’s stardom and acquiring roles in some of the best blockbusters of the new age, such as Thor, The Avengers, Ghostbusters, and The Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015). He is one of Hollywood most handsome actors and earns about $37 million being among the top-paid Hollywood actors in 2019 as well.
4. Bradley Cooper
Bradley Charles Cooper, although relatively younger when compared to heavyweights like Liam Neeson and Ben Affleck, is among the best paid and most sought after stars in Hollywood. Perhaps everyone recalls Bradley Cooper as the comedian in The Hangover series. He is also considered among the sexiest men on the planet. He has also played leading roles in Silver Linings Playbook, Limitless, and American Hustle with both films grossing significant amounts at the box office. One of his biggest films is the movie American Sniper that made over $540 million in earnings.
5. Matt Damon
He was born on October 8, 1970, in Cambridge Massachusetts. While Matt is mainly known for his leading role in Jason Bourne he is a producer and screenwriter. He has been awarded several awards such as Academy Award, Golden Globe Awards, and British Academy Film Awards. He began his career in 1988 with the film ‘Mystic Pizza’. He was the star and writer of Good Will Hunting (1997). He is also remembered for the movie ‘Saving Private Ryan’ (1998), and the Departed (2006). He is one of the best paid and most sought-after Hollywood actors.
6. Will Smith
Will Smith is also another very versatile actor in Hollywood. He has been ranked among the top 10 best paid and richest actors in Hollywood and earns close to $35 million. He is very humorous and has played significant roles in movies that will be loved by his followers for a very long time in the future. He first hit the screen with the movie ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ (1990) and has remained fresh ever since. Other top movies he features include Men in Black, Independence Day, Focus, Concussions and the recent Suicide Squad (2016).
7. Leonardo DiCaprio
Talented Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio has three Golden Globe Awards to his name. He is a very versatile and creative actor who in mainly remembered for the movie Titanic. DiCaprio is a top ranking actor who also doubles up as one of the best-paid actors in Hollywood. The Great Gatsby and the Wolf of Wall Street portray his superior acting skills and his irreplaceable face in Hollywood. While he was considered by his peers and fans to be one of the most excellent actors of this age, he was finally awarded an Oscar Award in 2016.
8. Dwayne Johnson
When his name is read as “The Rock”, this actor does not require any special introduction. Dwayne is well known for his professional wrestling career and the plenty of awards he has scooped during his wrestling career. It is through his wrestling career that he got an easier breakthrough on the Hollywood platform to be ranked amongst the most popular star in 2019. He is also among the best-paid actors in Hollywood with an income of about $52 million. Dwayne has a well-built body, an attractive and famous personality. He is mostly known for Fast and Furious 7, San Andreas and Hercules.
9. Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks was born in Concord California in 1956. He is among the oldest actors in Hollywood although he also works as a filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer. He has 2 Academy Awards, 2 Golden Globe Awards, and Screen Actors Guild. His love from the people also ensured that he was given the People’s Choice Award. Tom Hanks is known for Sully (2017), Saving Mr. Banks (2013), The Bridge of Spies (2016), among other top grossing films.
10. Jeniffer Lawrence
Born in Indian Hills, Louisville, Kentucky on August 1, 1990, Jennifer remains the highest paid actress on the Hollywood list and in the world. She was listed in Forbes celebrity 100 in 2014 and in 2016. Her career began when she was age 14. In 2013 she took a role in the film The Devil You Know. While she featured in several movies, she became a star after playing in ‘Winter’s Bone’ (2010) which made her receive an Academy Award nomination. In 2011 she was given a role in X-Men: First Class and in 2012 she starred in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. She remains the highest paid and most sought after female actress in Hollywood.
The man is box office gold. The lead actor in the two biggest opening weekends in cinema history. Needs to be at the top of the list right now.
The world's greatest actor. Has not made a single bad movie since becoming a bonified superstar more than 15 years ago in Titanic. An unprecedented run in movie history.
Haters gonna hate. TC is arguably the biggest movie star of all-time. The guy has been in the top 5 of this list for nearly 30 years. Still at the top of his game. If you disagree, you simply can't handle the truth.
The man has been a box office staple for going on 25 years now. Created to most memorable movie character of the past decade.
Clooney. Duh.
The new King of Comedy. After leaving the Office, Carell has become Hollywood's #1 funny man. PS: I was like 20 yards away from him last night at The Office Wrap Party at PNC Field in Scranton.
She's still without a doubt the biggest female star in Hollywood. The only actress where every project is a must see.
Say hi to your mother for me, ok? Mark Wahlberg has the swagger of Mick Jagger and the charisma James Dean.
What's in the box?
Hollywood's IT GIRL. She's "catching fire" all around Hollywood now (see what I did there...I'm so funny).
I have a feeling in 5 years, he will be the #1 undisputed person on this list. Sky's the limit.
I guess he still has to be on this list. He'd be #1 on a list of movie stars appearing soley in movies with aliens. DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT FOR ONCE. YOU COULD HAVE BEEN DJANGO!
Went from unkown funny man in movies like the Hangover and Wedding Crashers to Oscar caliber work in Silver Linings Playbook and The Place Beyond the Pines.
I guess. smh ... In all seriousness, I think the past year has moved Tatum from being dumb jock that girls go gaga over to badass comedy/action star in 21 Jump Street and GI Joe. Magic Mike was surprisingly good as well.
Are ya weak in the knees yet?
He's back. Although I was ultimately disappointed in Argo because it clearly was not as good as Gone Baby Gone and The Town and in no way deserved to win Best Picture, Affleck is back to pre-Gigli Affleck.
Bond. James Bond.
Jean Valjean. Wolverine. Badass. Sensitive guy. He's great in every movie.
Batman. Nough said.
Do you smell what The Rock is cookin'? Dwayne Johnson has become the undisputed action superstar in Hollywood. Already has stared in two movies this year that have debuted at #1 at the box office with another no doubter coming up in Fast 6.
She stared in one of the biggest movie franchises of the past 20 years. Has to be on this list just out of pure discussion about her life.
DJANGO!
She lit up the scream with the most emotional 15 minutes on screen all of last year. Owned Catwoman. Now she is slated to star in Chris Nolan's next picture.
Whatever. He sucks but has to be on this list.
There's just something about her. Women across America just can't get enough of her.
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