‘Wednesday’ and ‘Alien: Earth’ Actresses Dominate This Week’s List of Most Popular Celebs

This week’s surge in celebrity searches brings together breakout stars and long standing favorites across film and television. The lineup reflects projects that are trending right now along with roles that continue to draw audiences to earlier hits. You will spot performers who lead new series, faces tied to buzzy films, and multi hyphenates who also write, direct, or produce.

Each entry below highlights key credits and career notes for context. Titles are included so you can connect the names to the work that sparked all the attention this week. Dive in and see who is rising, who is returning, and where you might have seen them most recently.

15. Joanna Lumley

Joanna Lumley is best known for playing Patsy Stone in the comedy series ‘Absolutely Fabulous’. Earlier in her career she starred in ‘The New Avengers’, which helped establish her as a fixture of British television. She has also appeared in films including ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’.

Beyond acting, Lumley has presented a wide range of travel documentaries such as ‘Joanna Lumley’s Silk Road Adventure’. Her stage work and voice narration are extensive, and she has remained a prominent figure in UK entertainment through charity work and frequent television specials.

14. Catherine Zeta-Jones

Catherine Zeta-Jones won an Academy Award for her performance in the musical film ‘Chicago’. She earned widespread recognition with ‘The Mask of Zorro’ and delivered acclaimed work in ‘Traffic’. Her career spans major studio films and prestige projects.

On television, Zeta-Jones joined the Addams family as Morticia in ‘Wednesday’. She also appears in series like ‘Feud’ and continues to take on roles that showcase acting and musical talents, drawing on early work from West End and Broadway.

13. Timothy Olyphant

Timothy Olyphant headlined the crime drama ‘Justified’ as U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens. He is also closely associated with the Western series ‘Deadwood’, where he played Sheriff Seth Bullock. His film credits include the action film ‘Hitman’.

In recent years he revisited Raylan in ‘Justified’ follow up stories and showed comedic range in the series ‘Santa Clarita Diet’. Olyphant also appears in the ‘Star Wars’ universe through ‘The Mandalorian’ and ‘The Book of Boba Fett’, expanding his television footprint with fan favorite roles.

12. Alex Lawther

Alex Lawther broke through internationally with the dark coming of age series ‘The End of the F***ing World’. He portrayed a younger Alan Turing in the film ‘The Imitation Game’, which introduced him to a global audience. He is also recognized for the ‘Black Mirror’ episode ‘Shut Up and Dance’.

Lawther works across film, television, and stage with a selection of independent films and European productions. He has writing and directing credits on short form projects and continues to build a career that blends genre work with arthouse storytelling.

11. Sydney Sweeney

Sydney Sweeney stars as Cassie Howard in the series ‘Euphoria’ and appeared in the first season of ‘The White Lotus’. Her film work includes titles like ‘Anyone But You’, ‘Reality’, and ‘Immaculate’. She balances high profile television with a growing slate of features.

Sweeney also produces through her company Fifty Fifty Films, developing projects that expand her behind the scenes role. She has taken on action and thriller parts alongside romantic comedies, showing range across titles such as ‘Madame Web’ and festival driven indies.

10. Billie Piper

Billie Piper became widely known to television audiences as Rose Tyler in ‘Doctor Who’. She later led the drama ‘Secret Diary of a Call Girl’, which earned strong viewership and multiple seasons. Her film appearances include projects like ‘Eternal Beauty’.

Piper co created and starred in the critically praised series ‘I Hate Suzie’, which showcased her work as a writer and producer. She began her career in music before transitioning to acting full time, and she continues to alternate between television, film, and stage roles.

9. Reina Hardesty

Reina Hardesty appeared in the tech drama ‘StartUp’ and recurred as Weather Witch in ‘The Flash’. She has guest starred in comedies and dramas that showcase her range across network and streaming series. Her credits include appearances in ‘Brockmire’.

In addition to acting, Hardesty has experience as a cinematographer and editor on short form projects. She has been attached to pilots and development titles at major streamers and networks, reflecting a career that spans both in front of and behind the camera.

8. Malin Åkerman

Malin Åkerman played Laurie Jupiter in the superhero film ‘Watchmen’. She has a strong television presence with roles in ‘The Comeback’, ‘Childrens Hospital’, and ‘Billions’. Her filmography includes comedies, action titles, and indie dramas.

Akerman also works as a producer on features such as ‘Friendsgiving’ and ‘Chick Fight’. She continues to appear across genres, from romantic comedies to thrillers, and maintains a steady slate of projects in both film and television.

7. Julia Garner

Julia Garner earned multiple awards for her role as Ruth Langmore in ‘Ozark’. She led the miniseries ‘Inventing Anna’ and received acclaim for the independent film ‘The Assistant’. Her early work includes ‘Martha Marcy May Marlene’ and ‘Sin City’ inspired projects are not part of her slate.

Garner continues to balance studio films with independent features, often taking on complex characters. She has producer credits and has been linked to franchise titles while maintaining a presence in character driven dramas.

6. Amy Madigan

Amy Madigan received an Academy Award nomination for ‘Twice in a Lifetime’. Audiences also know her from ‘Field of Dreams’ and the cult favorite ‘Streets of Fire’. Her television work includes ‘Carnivàle’ and numerous limited series.

Madigan has collaborated frequently with Ed Harris in films like ‘Pollock’ and ‘Gone Baby Gone’ featured her in a memorable supporting turn. She continues to act on stage and screen, taking on roles that span period dramas and contemporary stories.

5. Evie Templeton

Evie Templeton is credited with work in ‘Pinocchio’. She has appeared in screen projects that introduce her to wider audiences and continues to build her resume with roles across formats.

Templeton’s early career includes participation in voice and on camera performances. She is part of a new wave of young actors gaining attention through high profile family and fantasy titles like ‘Pinocchio’.

4. Zach Cregger

Zach Cregger wrote and directed the horror hit ‘Barbarian’. He first came to prominence with the sketch comedy group in the series ‘The Whitest Kids U’ Know’. His screen acting includes roles in the ensemble comedy ‘Wrecked’.

Cregger has multiple projects in development as a filmmaker, including the feature ‘Weapons’. His trajectory reflects a move from comedy to genre filmmaking while continuing to write and produce original material.

3. Emma Myers

Emma Myers plays Enid Sinclair in ‘Wednesday’. She headlines the series adaptation of the YA mystery ‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’, bringing the lead character Pip Fitz Amobi to the screen. Earlier credits include family and holiday films.

Myers has built a profile through genre and young adult projects that connect with global streaming audiences. She continues to expand into lead roles while maintaining her presence in ensemble hits like ‘Wednesday’.

2. Jenna Ortega

Jenna Ortega leads ‘Wednesday’ as Wednesday Addams. Her film work spans horror and indie drama with titles such as ‘Scream’, ‘Scream VI’, ‘X’, and ‘The Fallout’. She appears in ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’, which places her in another major genre franchise.

Ortega began as a child actor in series like ‘Stuck in the Middle’ before moving into darker material and producing responsibilities on later seasons of ‘Wednesday’. She balances franchise entries with smaller projects that highlight dramatic range.

1. Sydney Chandler

Sydney Chandler appeared in ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ and portrayed Chrissie Hynde in the limited series ‘Pistol’. She has also been cast in the television expansion of the ‘Alien’ universe led by creator Noah Hawley. Her early work includes independent features and short films.

Chandler continues to add notable credits on both sides of the Atlantic, with a mix of feature films and prestige television. She has writing credits and comes from a family with deep ties to the industry, which complements a career focused on genre and character driven roles.

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