Movie and TV Actresses Dominate This Week’s List of Most Popular Celebs
Every week the IMDb Starmeter shines a light on who fans are searching for the most, and this edition spans legends, breakout names, and multi-hyphenates moving between acting, writing, and producing. The mix includes performers tied to buzzy new releases, beloved franchises, and projects that keep them in the conversation.
Below you will find this week’s lineup presented as a countdown. Each entry includes quick background on the person and a snapshot of their notable work so you can connect the name to the projects that put them on your screen.
15. David Corenswet
David Corenswet leads the upcoming ‘Superman’ and previously earned attention through limited series work and prestige dramas. His television credits include ‘The Politician’ and ‘Hollywood’, along with a key role in the crime drama ‘We Own This City’.
On the film side he appeared in ‘Pearl’ and built stage training that includes time at Juilliard. His path blends theater roots, television leads, and major studio franchise casting.
14. Samara Weaving
Samara Weaving is an Australian actor whose early work included ‘Home and Away’ and the comedy series ‘SMILF’. She crossed into genre hits with the horror thriller ‘The Babysitter’ and continued to stack leading roles.
Her film credits include ‘Ready or Not’, ‘Guns Akimbo’, and ‘Snake Eyes’. She has also appeared in franchise horror with ‘Scream VI’ and in television with ‘Ash vs Evil Dead’.
13. Timothy Olyphant
Timothy Olyphant is known for lawman roles that defined two series, playing Raylan Givens in ‘Justified’ and appearing in ‘Deadwood’. He has also shown up in anthology and sci-fi favorites including ‘Fargo’ and ‘The Mandalorian’.
His film work ranges from action in ‘Hitman’ to studio titles like ‘Live Free or Die Hard’ and the comedy ‘The Girl Next Door’. He continues to move between television leads and feature supporting roles.
12. Margaret Qualley
Margaret Qualley earned wide recognition for the limited series ‘Maid’ after early work in ‘The Leftovers’. She has taken on music driven storytelling with ‘Fosse, Verdon’ and indie features across drama and dark comedy.
On the film side she appeared in ‘Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood’, ‘Sanctuary’, and the anthology ‘Kinds of Kindness’. Her background includes dance training and collaborations with acclaimed directors.
11. Sydney Sweeney
Sydney Sweeney came to prominence through ensemble work in ‘Euphoria’ and anthology storytelling in ‘The White Lotus’. She balances television with films that span romance, horror, and comic book adaptations.
Her features include ‘Anyone But You’, ‘Immaculate’, and ‘Madame Web’. She also produces through projects that give her creative involvement beyond acting.
10. Malin Åkerman
Malin Åkerman’s career bridges film, television, and comedy. She played Silk Spectre II in ‘Watchmen’ and later became a series regular in ‘Billions’.
Her film roles include ‘27 Dresses’, ‘Rock of Ages’, and ‘The Proposal’. She has appeared in ensemble comedies and led sitcom work such as ‘Trophy Wife’ and the parody series ‘Children’s Hospital’.
9. Zach Cregger
Zach Cregger is a filmmaker and performer who first broke out with the sketch group series ‘The Whitest Kids U’Know’. He later directed the horror hit ‘Barbarian’, which placed him on the map as a genre director.
As an actor he has screen credits in the comedy feature ‘Miss March’ and the survival sitcom ‘Wrecked’. His career now spans writing, directing, and performing across television and film.
8. Tom Cruise
Tom Cruise has led action franchises and dramatic features across multiple decades. He is the face of ‘Mission Impossible’ and the aviation blockbuster world of ‘Top Gun’.
His dramatic work includes ‘Born on the Fourth of July’, ‘Jerry Maguire’, and ‘Magnolia’. He also headlines large scale action like ‘Edge of Tomorrow’ and continues to produce through his production banners.
7. Amy Madigan
Amy Madigan is an Academy Award nominee for ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ and has a body of work across film and television. She appeared in the fantasy drama ‘Field of Dreams’ and the neo-noir ‘The Dark Half’.
Her television credits include ‘Carnivàle’ and guest roles in long-running series. She has also worked on stage and frequently collaborates with fellow actors and directors across independent projects.
6. Reina Hardesty
Reina Hardesty is known for starring in the tech-crime series ‘StartUp’ and for recurring work in the superhero universe of ‘The Flash’. She also appeared in the teen drama ‘Greenhouse Academy’.
Beyond acting she has credits as a cinematographer and editor on shorts. Recent casting includes headline roles in new series such as ‘Butterfly’, expanding her presence in action and thriller storytelling.
5. Vanessa Kirby
Vanessa Kirby drew international notice as Princess Margaret in ‘The Crown’. She has since moved into action franchises as the White Widow in ‘Mission Impossible’ and joined the racing world of ‘Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw’.
Her dramatic film work includes ‘Pieces of a Woman’, which brought major awards recognition, and historical epics such as ‘Napoleon’. She also maintains a stage background through London theater.
4. Jenna Ortega
Jenna Ortega leads the mystery comedy series ‘Wednesday’ and has become a key face in modern horror with roles in ‘Scream’ and ‘X’. She began with Disney Channel projects before shifting into darker material.
Her recent film slate includes ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’. She continues to balance franchise entries with independent features while voicing characters in animated projects.
3. Emma Myers
Emma Myers broke out as Enid Sinclair in ‘Wednesday’. She has since headlined the crime mystery adaptation ‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’.
Her work includes family and young adult projects along with voice roles. She is building a slate that pairs television leads with genre features.
2. Sydney Chandler
Sydney Chandler drew attention with her portrayal of Chrissie Hynde in ‘Pistol’. She also appeared in the ensemble of ‘Don’t Worry Darling’.
She has been cast in the ‘Alien’ television series from FX. Her career includes film and television roles that move between music history, thriller, and science fiction.
1. Terence Stamp
Terence Stamp is a British actor whose early film work includes ‘Far from the Madding Crowd’ and ‘Billy Budd’. He played General Zod in ‘Superman II’ and later appeared in genre and franchise films.
His modern credits include ‘The Limey’, ‘The Adjustment Bureau’, and ‘Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace’. He continues to work across independent cinema and major studio projects.
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