‘Alien: Earth’s Sydney Chandler Takes the Top Spot on This Week’s List of Most Popular Celebs
It was a big week across film and TV with familiar icons sharing the spotlight with fast rising names. From prestige dramas to franchise adventures and buzzy streaming hits, the lineup shows how careers can surge when a new release lands or an anticipated project gains fresh attention.
Below is a quick tour through the fifteen names making waves right now. You will see long careers with stage roots alongside breakout turns on global streaming hits, plus a few stars linked to upcoming projects that are already sparking conversation.
15. Naomi Ackie
Naomi Ackie is a British actor whose breakthrough came with acclaimed work on the series ‘The End of the F***ing World’. She later joined the space saga in ‘Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker’ and earned wide recognition for portraying Whitney Houston in a major biopic. Her range spans intimate television roles and large scale features.
She continues to build a diverse slate that includes independent films and high profile projects like ‘Blink Twice’. Ackie also has stage experience and received major awards attention early in her career, marking her as a performer who moves easily between television drama and big screen storytelling.
14. Jonathan Pryce
Jonathan Pryce is a veteran of stage and screen known for ‘The Two Popes’ and a memorable turn as the High Sparrow in ‘Game of Thrones’. His film work stretches from ‘Brazil’ to the Bond entry ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’, while his musical film credits include ‘Evita’. He has also appeared in ‘The Crown’ portraying a modern historical figure.
On stage he has led productions in London and New York and holds multiple major theater awards. Pryce is widely recognized for shifting between character roles and leading performances, bringing a classical background to contemporary television and film ensembles.
13. Tom Hopper
Tom Hopper is best known worldwide for playing Luther Hargreeves in ‘The Umbrella Academy’. Before that he drew attention in the historical adventure series ‘Black Sails’ and appeared in fantasy and comedy work including ‘Merlin’ and a brief stint in ‘Game of Thrones’. His film credits include action and sci fi titles alongside romantic comedy.
Hopper often works in ensemble casts and has added voice and video game projects to his resume. He continues to balance television commitments with feature roles, keeping a presence in genre storytelling that reaches global audiences.
12. Taylor Kitsch
Taylor Kitsch first gained notice as Tim Riggins on ‘Friday Night Lights’, a role that became a cornerstone of his television career. He moved into feature films with leads in ‘John Carter’ and ‘Battleship’ and later returned to prestige television through ‘True Detective’ and the limited series ‘Waco’.
Kitsch has taken on military dramas and thrillers as well as character driven projects. He has also worked as a producer on select titles, expanding his involvement behind the camera while continuing to anchor both series work and feature films.
11. Julie Delpy
Julie Delpy is an actor, writer, and director whose collaborations with Richard Linklater on the ‘Before’ trilogy ‘Before Sunrise’, ‘Before Sunset’, and ‘Before Midnight’ earned Academy Award nominations for writing. She wrote, directed, and starred in ‘Two Days in Paris’ and later continued the story with ‘Two Days in New York’.
Delpy has balanced European and American productions throughout her career and composes music for some of her films. She frequently explores intimate character studies and relationship stories while maintaining a strong presence as a filmmaker and performer.
10. Lewis Pullman
Lewis Pullman has built a steady film career with standout roles in ‘Bad Times at the El Royale’ and the streaming drama ‘Outer Range’. He also joined the high flying sequel to a classic naval aviation film and appeared in the limited series ‘Lessons in Chemistry’.
Pullman works across genres from thriller to drama and indie romance. He is the son of actor Bill Pullman and has carved his own path with leading and supporting roles that highlight nuanced character work.
9. Samara Weaving
Samara Weaving is known for sharp genre turns in ‘Ready or Not’ and the horror comedy ‘The Babysitter’. She has also appeared in action films like ‘Guns Akimbo’ and joined the ensemble of ‘Scream VI’, adding franchise visibility to her filmography.
On television she starred in ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ and has earlier credits in Australian series that launched her career. Weaving continues to be active in thrillers and dark comedies while expanding into prestige limited series and period pieces.
8. Jenna Ortega
Jenna Ortega leads the global hit series ‘Wednesday’, where she also holds a producer credit. She has a growing list of film roles including ‘Scream’, ‘Scream VI’, and the horror feature ‘X’, as well as early television work on ‘You’ that broadened her audience.
Ortega began as a child actor and has steadily moved into lead roles in both film and television. She recently headlined ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ and continues to collaborate with major directors and streamers while developing projects behind the scenes.
7. Henry Lloyd-Hughes
Henry Lloyd-Hughes is a British actor whose career ranges from comedy in ‘The Inbetweeners’ to drama in ‘Killing Eve’. He led the crime series ‘Ragdoll’ and appeared in the period drama ‘Indian Summers’, showing a knack for characters that shift between charm and menace.
He is part of an acting family and has moved between film, television, and audio drama. Lloyd-Hughes is attached to ‘The Thursday Murder Club’, joining a starry ensemble in the adaptation of the bestselling mystery novel.
6. Tom Ellis
Tom Ellis is best known for playing Lucifer Morningstar in ‘Lucifer’, a role that spanned network and streaming runs. He previously starred in the British sitcom ‘Miranda’ and appeared in American television with the medical drama ‘Rush’.
Ellis has cameoed in the Arrowverse crossover from ‘The Flash’ and contributed to music driven episodes within ‘Lucifer’. He continues to work across comedy and drama and has taken on producing duties while developing new series roles.
5. Pierce Brosnan
Pierce Brosnan played James Bond across four films including ‘GoldenEye’ and ‘The World Is Not Enough’. His television breakthrough came with ‘Remington Steele’ and he later diversified with musicals like ‘Mamma Mia’ and thrillers such as ‘The Ghost Writer’.
Brosnan remains active in both studio projects and independent films, including superhero fare with ‘Black Adam’ and action thrillers. He also works as a producer and supports environmental and artistic causes alongside his screen career.
4. Emma Myers
Emma Myers broke out as Enid Sinclair in ‘Wednesday’, earning attention for her work opposite the title character. She followed with the family comedy ‘Family Switch’ and leads the series adaptation of ‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’.
Myers is part of the cast for ‘A Minecraft Movie’ and continues to add young adult and mystery projects to her slate. She began working at a young age and has built momentum through a mix of streaming films and series.
3. Helen Mirren
Helen Mirren is an Academy Award winner for ‘The Queen’ and has an extensive body of work that includes ‘Gosford Park’ and the action comedy ‘RED’. On television she is closely associated with the landmark crime series ‘Prime Suspect’ and more recently appeared in ‘1923’.
Mirren has a distinguished stage career with major roles in classical and contemporary plays. She continues to work across genres and formats and is recognized for portraying real historical figures as well as original characters.
2. Celia Imrie
Celia Imrie is a celebrated British actor known for ensemble hits like ‘The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel’ and ‘Calendar Girls’. She has been part of comedies such as ‘Bridget Jones’s Diary’ and family films including ‘Nanny McPhee’.
Imrie is also an author with published novels and memoirs. Her television work spans ‘Absolutely Fabulous’ and numerous British dramas, showing a career that bridges film, TV, and stage.
1. Sydney Chandler
Sydney Chandler gained international visibility with ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ and the series ‘Pistol’, where she portrayed musician Chrissie Hynde. She also stars in the newest chapter of the ‘Alien’ franchise, bringing her into a major science fiction series.
Chandler has combined indie drama with large scale studio releases as her profile has risen. She comes from an acting family and continues to add film and streaming projects that broaden her range.
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