I know your name. I just want to know if
you know your name. These are the living
gems of Hollywood that shine as bright
as the spotlights that illuminate them.
I see. Welcome to watchmojo.com and
today we're counting down our picks for
the top 10 most beloved Hollywood actors
and actresses. There is some reason that
my coffee isn't here. Has she died or
something? For this list, we've chosen a
mix of the most esteemed performers that
are currently active on screen and that
attract big box office numbers. So, as
much as we love Hollywood greats like
Marlon Brando or Marilyn Monroe, they
won't be seen on this list. Everybody
knows you never go full [ __ ] Number
10, Jennifer Lawrence. Thank you for
your consideration. She is one of
Hollywood's youngest rising starlets as
well as the youngest of our beloved
picks. cuz that must have beening crazy
because I am so much crazier than you.
Keep your voice down. Having begun her
career in television, Jennifer Lawrence
has come a long way from her small
screen start. How about if I pierce my
tongue? Then nobody will know I have it
if I don't open my mouth. She's now
known for her starring roles in such
blockbuster film franchises as The
Hunger Games. I volunteer as tribute.
And The X-Men. No, Charles. I used to
think it was going to be you and me
against the world. But no matter how bad
the world gets, you don't want to be
against it, do you? You want to be a
part of it. Proving her potency beyond
action flicks, Lawrence has also
garnered a few Oscar nominations for her
deeper and more dramatic roles. I opened
up to you and you judged me. You are an
[ __ ] You are an [ __ ] In fact,
she won her first for her performance in
Silver Linings Playbook, making her the
second youngest winner in the lead
actress category. There's always going
to be a part of me that's sloppy and
dirty, but I like that with all the
other parts of myself. Can you say the
same about yourself? Number nine, Robert
Downey Jr. Now that you're sitting
comfortably, I shall begin. Son of an
independent filmmaker, Robert Downey Jr.
began under his father's wing with minor
appearances in a few of Downey Senior's
films. Have any hair on your ball? His
career quickly flourished from its
underground roots, reaching an initial
peak with an Oscar nomination for his
performance as silent film era icon
Charlie Chaplan. I've got to give it a
try.
Otherwise, what have I been doing? After
an aggressive battle with alcohol and
drugs, RDJ returned to work and stardom.
I am Iron Man. In what became one of
Hollywood's most notable comebacks, he
took on such classic character roles as
Sherlock Holmes. Yes.
Um, they're uh practically interesting.
And of course, the childish yet charming
Tony Stark, otherwise known as Iron Man.
Iron Man. That's kind of catchy. It's
got a nice ring to it. I mean, it's not
technically accurate. This suit's a gold
titanium alloy, but it's kind of
evocative the imagery anyway. It's not
unheard of, but I've never seen anything
like this before. Number eight, Patrick
Stewart. I'm Charles Xavier. Would you
like some breakfast? Before we knew him
as the mentor of Marvel's most famous
group of superhero mutants, he was the
succeeding captain to one of the
galaxy's most celebrated starships. This
is Captain John Luke Picard. Destruct
sequence alpha 1. 15 minutes silent
countdown. These two roles alone have
garnered Patrick Stewart much reverence
among sci-fi junkies and pop culture
fanatics. This is Captain Picard of the
Enterprise. I'm taking command of the
fleet. Apart from his roles on the
silver screen, Stuart is also renowned
for his works with the prestigious Royal
Shakespeare Company, starring in
classics like McBth and Hamlet.
Extraordinary. Your story, it it does
put me in mind of another. He has since
extended his talents to vocal works,
most notably as the strange but
hilarious CIA supervisor of One American
Dad. I have a fetish for family things.
I know the word fetish makes it sound
sexual, which is good because it is.
Number seven, Samuel L. Jackson. A Sith
Lord. Yes, the one we've been looking
for. How do you know this? It's
unfortunate that our number seven pick
is mostly renowned for his supporting
roles, but he's just so damn awesome at
playing all of them. It's the one that
says bad motherucker. Garnering
worldwide recognition as the sharp
tongue Jules Winfield in Quentyn
Tarantino's Pulp Fiction, Samuel L.
Jackson has since gone on to star as and
own the roles of other beloved pop
culture characters. And I will strike
down upon thee with great vengeance and
furious anger. Everything from a Jedi
master in a galaxy far, far away to the
director of a government agency housing
superheroes. The Tesseract could be the
key to unlimited sustainable energy.
Jackson has consistently starred side by
side with his own, and by that we mean
the best. Get our communications back
up. Whatever you have to do.
I want eyes on everything. Number six,
Sandra Bulock. You're not going to get
mushy on me, are you? This Hollywood
leading lady has seen and done it all.
From speeding dangerously through LA
traffic in a bombarmed bus. Miss, can
you handle this bus? Oh, sure. It's just
like driving a really big pinto. To
rebuilding the confidence and potential
of a troubled athletic youth. I would
like to become a legal guardian. Lord,
help that child. While Sandra Bulock
does have a strong prominence in the
romantic comedy genre, you think I'm
gorgeous. You want to date me? She's
consistently proven her worth as a
well-rounded actress, having starred in
such dramatic and powerful gems as
Crash, I would like the locks changed
again in the morning, and the acclaimed
space thriller Gravity, which earned her
a second Oscar
nomination. Number five, Bill Murray.
I'd call that a big yes. After his short
time as one of the earliest skit
performers on Saturday Night Live, Bill
Murray moved forward to silver screen
projects that didn't stretch far from
his roots in humor. That's exactly what
makes me so special. I don't even have
to floss. He landed memorable roles in
celebrated comedic classics like
Ghostbusters. Incredible. Groundhog Day.
Didn't we do this yesterday?
I don't know what you mean.
Don't mess with me, pork chop. and the
comedy drama Lost in Translation, for
which he received an Oscar nomination.
For relaxing
times, make it centator time. A frequent
collaborator with the equally
celebrated, comical, and witty director
Wes Anderson. Murray has proven each
time his facility to remain funny,
relevant, and allaround entertaining.
She's my Rushmore, Max.
Yeah, I know. She was mine, too.
Number four, Leonardo DiCaprio. You let
go and I'm I'm going to have to jump in
there after you. Here's one actor on our
list that's almost impossible to typ
cast.
I'm Gatsby. With his wide diversity of
roles ranging from teenage heartthrob,
I'm Jack Dawson to undercover cop. I
tell you, Mr. Cost, I'd like to squeeze
some [ __ ] money out of it. And even
cryptic and super rich bootleger in the
roaring 20s. I'm certainly glad to see
you as well. Leonardo DiCaprio has
certainly shown his worth. I'm the king
of the world.
He's a Hollywood great with a capacity
to take on every role that he has
accepted. You know who I am. I'm taking
him down. I'm taking him downstairs now.
Despite five nominations, his efforts
have not garnered him a single Oscar
trophy. You You serious? But there's no
question on any movie goer's mind that
the opportunity will continue knocking
so long as he keeps up the beautiful
performances. Promise me now,
Rose. and never let go of that promise.
Number three, Tom Hanks. Okay, let's
move. We love him as Forest Gump,
Captain Miller, Woody, and just about
every other character he's ever played.
What happened to your face? I have AIDS.
Debuting on the big screen in 1980. Tom
Hanks has seen his share of poorly
received films in his career's earliest
stages. Hey, I brought you muffin boy.
Here's a muffin for you. Nice little
muffin, coach. His reputation took a
dramatic turn for the better with the
actor's transition into dramatic roles
for which he is now known and praised
for. My mom always said life was like a
box of chocolates. Today, this beloved
Hollywood giant enjoys continued success
above and beyond as a film actor. Having
expanded his artistic endeavors to
directing, producing, and most recently
to live stage performances. I feel
heartfelt sorrow for the mother of
private James Ryan. I'm willing to lay
down my life and the lives of my men,
especially you, Ryland, to ease her
suffering. Number two, Meryill Streep.
So, they send me to Awitz. No list of
beloved actors, Hollywood or not, would
be complete without this dynamic and
one-of-a-kind actress. That's right.
Having received more Oscar nominations
than any other actor or actress in
history, Meyer Stre has been
consistently renowned for her ability to
not only play a diversity of roles, but
to downright own them.
and of dialogue and emotion with every
character she's portrayed. By all means,
move at a glacial pace. You know how
that thrills me. Whether playing the
heroine or villain of a story, her
performances have had us either
genuinely loving or hating her. Both in
a good way. And you have no style or
sense of fashion.
Well,
um I think that depends on what your No,
no, that wasn't a question. Before we
unveil our top pick, here are a few
honorable mentions. Hi, Michael Clayton.
You're late. I know. Well, I'm sorry. It
was a little more complicated than we
thought. Where is he? We've been here
since 5:30. He's asleep. Could you speak
louder, Captain? Trina Marquez did not
drink the
vodka. Because I drank the vodka.
007, what took you so long? Well, I got
into some deep water.
I know what you're thinking. What's
Bonnie been drinking? That girl was
smoking hot. Yes, I could have nailed
her. But no, it's not a failure cuz
there's one thing she is not. I am the
master of hundreds of workers. They all
look to
me. Can I abandon them? How will they
live if I am not free? Number one,
Morgan Freeman.
Bruce, I am God. Bingo. Yatsi. Appearing
in nearly a hundred films in his career
span, audiences from every generation
have gotten to know this beloved actor
well. Let me tell you something, my
friend.
Hope is a dangerous thing. Morgan
Freeman has dipped his feet into the
shoes of characters in just about every
genre, be it comedy, drama, or
superhero. Mr. Wayne didn't want you to
think that he was deliberately wasting
your time. While his work on screen has
consistently amassed praise in here,
he's an important man. He's an educated
man. His most distinct attribute has
always been his commanding yet soft and
gentle voice, which has been utilized
beautifully for narration roles in a
number of films. From the moment the
invaders arrived, breathe our air, ate,
and drank, they were doomed. Do you
agree with our list?
Which Hollywood actors or actresses do
you think are worthy of
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