The Actors Everyone Can’t Stop Googling: 2025’s Top Searches Revealed By Google

The spotlight is hotter than ever in 2025 as Google reveals the actors who captivated America this year. From rising stars to established favorites, these performers ruled search bars and sparked conversations nationwide. Here’s the full lineup of actors who set both the internet and Hollywood ablaze.

10. Justin Baldoni

Justin Baldoni faced a turbulent year despite the box-office success of It Ends with Us (2024), which he directed and starred in. The production drew heavy media attention, and Blake Lively filed multiple complaints and a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment and intimidation. Baldoni denied the claims and countersued The New York Times for libel, accusing them of biased reporting. Earlier in 2025, he also filed a $400 million lawsuit against Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and their publicist, alleging a coordinated effort to damage his reputation.

9. Adam Sandler

2025 was a busy year for Adam Sandler. He appeared in Kinda Pregnant and reprised his role as Happy Gilmore in the highly anticipated Happy Gilmore 2, also serving as writer, producer, and director. Sandler played Ron Sukenick in Jay Kelly and made a cameo as himself in Stans, showcasing his enduring versatility across film and comedy.

8. Aubrey Plaza

Aubrey Plaza experienced profound personal loss this year when her husband, Jeff Baena, died by suicide on January 3. She withdrew from presenting at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards but later co-hosted part of the Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special on February 16, honoring Baena’s memory by wearing a tie-dye shirt reminiscent of their wedding attire.

7. Mikey Madison

Following her historic Oscar win for Best Actress—the first for a Gen Z performer—Mikey Madison continued her ascent in 2025. She guest-hosted Saturday Night Live in March, declined a role in Star Wars: Starfighter over salary disputes, and was cast in Alejandro Landes’ Reptilia in May. Madison began talks with A24 for The Masque of the Red Death in June and secured the role of whistleblower Frances Haugen in The Social Reckoning, the upcoming sequel to The Social Network set for release in October 2026.

6. Eric Dane

Eric Dane publicly revealed his ALS diagnosis in April 2025, a condition he had begun experiencing symptoms of in early 2024. His health declined rapidly: by June he lost full use of his right arm and hand, by September his speech had become slurred, and by October he relied on a wheelchair full time. Dane’s openness about his illness and its progression drew widespread public attention and concern.

5. Charlie Sheen

Charlie Sheen enjoyed a modest comeback in 2025 with the Netflix documentary aka Charlie Sheen, a two-part series exploring his career highs, personal struggles, and transformation. The project reignited public interest in the actor and marked a significant step in his ongoing resurgence.

4. Pamela Anderson

Pamela Anderson experienced a resurgence in 2025, co-starring in the legacy sequel The Naked Gun as Beth Davenport alongside Liam Neeson. Her plant-based cooking show, Pamela’s Cooking with Love, premiered on Canada’s Flavour Network in February. Anderson’s 2024 cookbook, I Love You: Recipes From the Heart, was nominated for a 2025 James Beard Award, with photographer Ditte Isager recognized for her visuals. Drew Barrymore praised the cookbook as “the most beautiful cookbook I’ve ever seen.”

3. Walton Goggins

Walton Goggins had a busy 2025, expanding into business and entertainment. He designed a line of active eyewear, promoted in his first Super Bowl commercial—a co-branded spot with GoDaddy during Super Bowl LIX. On screen, Goggins joined The White Lotus season three as Rick Hatchett and hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live, further highlighting his versatility.

2. Malachi Barton

Malachi Barton made his fantasy/teen musical debut in 2025 as Victor in Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires, released on Disney Channel and Disney+. He appeared in the film’s duet music video, Snow Angels, with co-star Freya Skye, and joined the Descendants/Zombies: Worlds Collide tour from July to September. Barton was cast as Jake in the upcoming Disney+ series Coven Academy (2026) and as Fletch in Camp Rock 3, cementing his growing presence in Disney projects.

1. Pedro Pascal

Pedro Pascal topped the list of most-searched actors in 2025, despite fans joking about “Pedro fatigue” due to his frequent appearances. This year, he starred as Mayor Ted Garcia in Eddington, Harry Castillo in Materialists, and Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic in The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Pascal also appeared in the Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special as Renaldo/Kermit. He has several high-profile projects lined up, including The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026), Avengers: Doomsday, and Behemoth!, keeping him at the forefront of Hollywood.

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