In Hollywood, stardom is not just about joining big movies but also about consistently landing major roles in successful films, which increases both the earnings and popularity of the stars. Glen Powell, Zoe Saldana, and Margot Robbie are at the top of the list this year due to their long-lasting presence in the industry. Additionally, several rising stars have made headlines in Hollywood in 2024. Many have also left their mark in the fashion world this year.
Here’s a breakdown of the best stars from different perspectives:
Highest Earning Stars
Glen Powel
The media outlet The Numbers has published a list of the top 100 earners in Hollywood for 2024, taking into account earnings from both this year and previous years. At the top of this list is Glen Powell, with a star score of 240. He has starred in four major films, earning an average of $3 million per film. Notable among his films are Top Gun: Maverick and Twisters. His consistent success has helped him secure the top spot.
Zoe Saldana
Zoe Saldana is a powerful name at the box office. With a star score of 238, she has appeared in three big films this year, earning an average of $3.3 million per film. Her roles in major franchises like Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and the Avatar series have propelled her to this position.
Austin Butler
Austin Butler has emerged as one of the biggest new stars of 2024, with a star score of 229. He has starred in three major films this year, earning an average of $2.7 million per film. His global fame skyrocketed with the movie Elvis, which further boosted his box-office performance.
Lupita Nyong’o
Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o is one of the top stars of 2024, with a star score of 222. She has appeared in three big films this year, earning an average of $2.7 million per film. Her involvement in the Avengers franchise has played a significant role in her success.
Margot Robbie
Margot Robbie is ranked fifth on the list. Throughout the year, she has taken on major roles in several successful films, including Barbie. With a star score of 219 and an average earning of $5.8 million per film, she has been equally successful in both acting and production.
Other stars on the list include Viola Davis, Jenna Ortega, Florence Pugh, Patrick Wilson, Chris Pratt, Anthony Ramos, Mark Wahlberg, Timothy Chalamet, Tom Cruise, Kylie Spaney, Ryan Reynolds, and Kingsley Ben-Adir.
IMDb’s Top 10 Stars of 2024
Based on various data and successes, IMDb has recently published a list of the top 10 stars of 2024. The list is based on their “StarMeter” ranking, which considers the most viewed pages on the site. This list is compiled from over 250 million monthly visitors’ preferences, highlighting the stars’ popularity and career rise.
Sydney Sweeney
Sydney Sweeney tops this list. She began her career in 2009 and gained recognition through films like Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Anyone But You. She has acted in popular series like Euphoria, The White Lotus, Sharp Objects, and The Handmaid’s Tale. This year, she appeared in Madame Web and Immaculate.
Ella Purnell
Ella Purnell began her career in 2010 with Never Let Me Go and went on to star in films like Kick-Ass 2, Maleficent, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, and Star Trek: Prodigy. This year, she was featured in Fallout and Sweet Pea.
Kristin Milioti
Kristin Milioti’s career started with guest roles in The Sopranos in 2006. She later appeared in The Wolf of Wall Street, and popular TV series like How I Met Your Mother, Fargo, Black Mirror, and Modern Love. She captured audiences this year with her performances in The Penguin and Hit-Monkey.
Eiza González
Mexican actress Eiza González, who transitioned from telenovelas to Hollywood, has starred in several hit films such as Baby Driver, Alita: Battle Angel, Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw, Bloodshot, and Godzilla vs. Kong. This year, she made waves with Three Body Problem, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and La Maquina.
Glen Powell
Glen Powell, whose career began in 2003 with Spy Kids 3D: Game Over, has appeared in over 50 films, including Top Gun: Maverick, Twisters, Hidden Figures, and Scream Queens. His versatility and skill have helped him rise to the top. This year, he earned praise for his roles in Hitman and Twisters.
Other stars in this list include Rebecca Ferguson, Daphne Keen, Eve Hewson, Nicola Coughlan, and Barry Keoghan.
Powerful Young Stars of 2024
IMDb also published a list of the most powerful young stars in Hollywood for 2024. Among the top 100, Jenna Ortega is ranked first. Other stars in the top 10 include Hunter Schafer, Sabrina Carpenter, Ayo Edebiri, Nicholas Galitzine, Barry Keoghan, Jharrel Jerome, Taylor Russell, Leo Woodall, and Isabella Ferrare.
Most Popular Film Actors
On Ranker.com, a survey conducted with readers revealed the top 75 most popular film actors for 2024. With 2,383 votes, Chris Hemsworth from Thor ranked first. Other actors in the top 20 include Tom Holland, Pedro Pascal, Chris Pratt, Andrew Garfield, Benedict Cumberbatch, Brad Pitt, Timothy Chalamet, Tom Hanks, Dwayne Johnson, Tom Cruise, Jim Carrey, Adam Sandler, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael B. Jordan, Denzel Washington, Jake Gyllenhaal, Willem Dafoe, Robert Pattinson, and Daniel Craig.
Most Popular Film Actresses
In Ranker’s list of the top 10 actresses for 2024, Margot Robbie, the star of Barbie, ranked first with 2,677 votes. Other stars in the list include Scarlett Johansson, Zendaya, Jenna Ortega, Emma Stone, Jennifer Lawrence, Elizabeth Olsen, Emily Blunt, Florence Pugh, Ana de Armas, Kate Winslet, Anya Taylor-Joy, Rachel McAdams, Winona Ryder, Gal Gadot, Sandra Bullock, Angelina Jolie, Zoe Saldana, Hailee Steinfeld, and Meryl Streep.