Emma Stone Named #2 Actor of the Millennium, Sparking Debate as She Surpasses Hollywood Legends!

Emma Stone was ranked as the #2 greatest actor of the millennium by ‘The Independent,’ beating out iconic stars like Denzel Washington (#4), Nicole Kidman (#5), and Daniel Day-Lewis (#3). The top spot went to the late Philip Seymour Hoffman.

While many admire Emma’s talent and her two Academy Awards, some fans are upset about the ranking, especially Denzel’s supporters, who voiced their frustration online with memes and criticism. Despite the backlash, others believe Emma’s achievements speak for themselves, making the heated debate a trending topic.

Hollywood Legends like Tom Cruise (#60), Hugh Grant (#57), Matthew McConaughey (#55), Kate Winslet (#45) Leonardo DiCaprio (#17) are seemingly overshadowed by their younger colleagues as names like Florence Pugh (#10), Jennifer Lawrence (#15) Kristen Stewart (#16) outrank them.

Fans voiced their opinions online and they were quite convinced that the list was fake:

The list is pretty weird I have to admit, but before you go trash it online keep in mind that it’s highly subjective as the author stated. The Independent’s ranking of the 60 greatest actors of the 21st century is based on a subjective assessment of actors’ careers post-2000, excluding TV and stage performances.

The ranking considers factors like an actor’s range, consistency, depth, and choice of roles, though no exact formula was used. While the list is meant to celebrate admired actors, the team acknowledges that there are many omissions, such as Meryl Streep and Al Pacino, due to the cutoff year of 2000.

The ranking sparked debate, even among the writers, highlighting the difficulty and arbitrariness of such an exercise. Despite the subjectivity, the list offers a snapshot of the most influential and respected actors of the past two decades.

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