Tom Pelphrey Takes the Top Spot on This Week’s List of Most Popular Celebs
Here’s a fresh snapshot of who’s capturing the most attention right now—spanning household names, rising talents, and performers crossing between film and television. You’ll see established stars with long-running credits alongside newer faces breaking out through buzzy series and high-profile films.
Below, we spotlight each person’s standout roles and career highlights, keeping things simple and useful so you can quickly place the name to the project. Titles are in single quotes throughout, and the countdown runs from 15 to 1 to mirror this week’s momentum.
15. Chelsea Frei
Chelsea Frei is known for playing Bridget Moody in the ensemble comedy ‘The Moodys’. In addition to that lead comedic turn, she has worked across network and streaming television, building a résumé of roles that show range from dry humor to sharper, fast-paced banter.
Beyond sitcoms, Frei has appeared in guest and recurring parts that broaden her screen profile, including projects that mix comedy with procedural elements. She also brings short-form and digital experience to the table, contributing sketches and character pieces that complement her on-screen work in longer formats.
14. Julia Garner
Julia Garner broke through with her turn as Ruth Langmore in ‘Ozark’, which established her as a force in character-driven dramas. She went on to lead ‘Inventing Anna’, portraying Anna Delvey with a focus on voice, posture, and shifting personas over an extended limited-series arc.
On the film side, Garner’s work in ‘The Assistant’ centers on subtle, observational storytelling, while earlier credits include roles in ‘Martha Marcy May Marlene’ and ‘Sin City: A Dame to Kill For’. She continues to alternate between independent films and larger projects, often choosing material that spotlights complex protagonists.
13. Joanna Lumley
Joanna Lumley is an iconic British performer best known for Patsy Stone in ‘Absolutely Fabulous’, a role that became a defining fixture of UK television. Before that, she took on action and espionage with ‘The New Avengers’, showcasing a different facet of her screen presence.
Lumley has also fronted a series of travel documentaries—including titles under her own name—bringing a presenter’s clarity and wit to destinations around the world. Alongside screen work, she has an extensive stage career and longstanding ties to voiceover and narration across factual and entertainment programming.
12. Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio’s modern filmography spans acclaimed collaborations and box-office standouts, including ‘Inception’, ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’, and ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’. He has repeatedly teamed with filmmakers on large-scale dramas that blend spectacle with character-focused storytelling.
His broader body of work stretches from early breakout turns like ‘Romeo + Juliet’ and ‘Titanic’ to later projects such as ‘The Revenant’ and ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’. DiCaprio also produces through his banner, backing narrative features and documentaries that align with his interests.
11. Domhnall Gleeson
Domhnall Gleeson’s range covers off-beat science fiction, romantic drama, and franchise filmmaking. He’s memorable in ‘Ex Machina’ and ‘About Time’, and he brought an authoritarian edge to General Hux in ‘Star Wars’ entries, balancing intensity with dry, clipped delivery.
Gleeson has moved easily between film and television, with projects like ‘The Patient’ expanding his long-form storytelling. Additional credits such as ‘The Revenant’ and ‘Brooklyn’ underline a career that alternates between intimate ensembles and large-canvas productions.
10. Denzel Washington
Denzel Washington’s career includes landmark performances in character-driven dramas such as ‘Training Day’, ‘Malcolm X’, and ‘Glory’. He has also anchored action-thrillers like ‘The Equalizer’, maintaining a presence in both prestige cinema and popular franchises.
In addition to acting, Washington directs and produces, with ‘Fences’ marking a significant stage-to-screen transfer that kept the original play’s power intact. His ongoing collaborations with writers and directors reflect a commitment to roles that blend moral stakes with personal transformation.
9. Amy Madigan
Amy Madigan earned an Academy Award nomination for ‘Twice in a Lifetime’ and reached a wide audience with ‘Field of Dreams’. She has a track record of roles that foreground resilient, grounded characters across period dramas and contemporary stories.
Madigan’s television work includes impactful performances in projects such as ‘Roe vs. Wade’ and series like ‘Carnivàle’, complementing her film career. She continues to work across mediums, taking on parts that emphasize emotional texture and ensemble interplay.
8. Sydney Sweeney
Sydney Sweeney stars as Cassie Howard in ‘Euphoria’, a role that pushed her into the center of prestige television. She also contributed to the ensemble of ‘The White Lotus’, adding another high-visibility series to her slate.
Sweeney has expanded into features with projects like ‘Anyone But You’, ‘Immaculate’, and ‘Madame Web’, balancing genre variety with lead roles. She produces through her own company, developing material that aligns with her interests in suspense, romance, and character-led storytelling.
7. Olivia Cooke
Olivia Cooke’s credits range from the thriller ‘Thoroughbreds’ to Steven Spielberg’s adventure ‘Ready Player One’. She plays Alicent Hightower in ‘House of the Dragon’, bringing layered political and personal dynamics to a central role.
Earlier television work includes ‘Bates Motel’, where Cooke developed a sustained character arc opposite a seasoned ensemble. She continues to mix independent films like ‘Me and Earl and the Dying Girl’ with large-scale series commitments, maintaining a versatile screen footprint.
6. Charlie Sheen
Charlie Sheen led the long-running sitcom ‘Two and a Half Men’, becoming closely associated with its sharp, rapid-fire comedic tone. He followed with ‘Anger Management’, continuing his work as a central figure in multi-camera and hybrid comedy formats.
His film career includes ‘Platoon’ and ‘Wall Street’, key titles from an earlier period that helped define his dramatic profile. Sheen also headlined comedies like ‘Hot Shots!’ and ‘Major League’, underscoring an ability to pivot between satire and sports-centered storytelling.
5. Evie Templeton
Evie Templeton appears in ‘Pinocchio’, contributing to a modern retelling of the classic story. Her credit there adds to a resume that reflects early-career momentum and growing visibility with family audiences.
Templeton’s work spans screen performance suited to ensemble casts and storybook adaptations. As she builds additional credits, she continues to develop across film and television, gaining experience with voice-forward roles and character work.
4. Jenna Ortega
Jenna Ortega leads ‘Wednesday’ as Wednesday Addams, anchoring a gothic-mystery take that blends comedy with supernatural elements. She also features in the ‘Scream’ franchise and the horror film ‘X’, reinforcing her presence in genre storytelling.
Ortega’s recent slate includes ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’, extending her collaboration with filmmakers who favor visually distinctive worlds. Earlier roles across youth-oriented series and animated projects laid the groundwork for her move into high-profile features and event television.
3. Emma Myers
Emma Myers plays Enid Sinclair in ‘Wednesday’, bringing energy and contrast to the show’s central duo. She has continued to scale up with leading work in ‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’, adapting the popular novel for television.
Her film credits include the family comedy ‘Family Switch’ and earlier projects such as ‘Girl in the Basement’. Myers has focused on contemporary young-adult stories, balancing lighter tones with darker material in both series and features.
2. Owen Painter
Owen Painter appears in ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’, joining the ensemble of a long-running, dystopian drama anchored by layered character studies. His television work highlights experience within serialized storytelling and world-building.
Painter’s credits include additional screen roles that align with intense, character-centric narratives. He continues to add to his résumé with parts that benefit from a grounded approach in both limited-series formats and recurring arcs.
1. Tom Pelphrey
Tom Pelphrey drew wide attention with his role as Ben Davis in ‘Ozark’, a turn that emphasized volatility, vulnerability, and family dynamics. He also appears in ‘Mank’, stepping into a period Hollywood story under a director known for precision and craft.
Pelphrey’s earlier television work includes ‘Banshee’ and daytime staples like ‘Guiding Light’ and ‘As the World Turns’, demonstrating range from pulpy action to serialized drama. More recently, he has featured in projects such as ‘Outer Range’ and ‘Love & Death’, continuing a run of substantial, ensemble-driven roles.
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