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Fun trivia about the most interesting actors in the biz.

Fascinating Actor Facts

Celebrities

How do we define an “underrated” actor or actress? Typically, it’s a character actor who’s appeared in dozens if not hundreds of movies and TV shows without quite reaching the upper echelon of stardom. That’s no knock on these performers’ talents. In fact, they’ve often proven their abilities to carry films with leading roles in independent movies, or they’ve won major awards.&nbsp;Just like any sampling of the population, performers from this subcategory come from all walks of life, and have all kinds of backstories. Some have famous relatives. Others have shocking medical histories. Still others might have hidden passions or talents. These biographical details might not affect their work on camera, but they’re interesting all the same. Here are 12 underrated actors from the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/lesser-known-90s-actors/cortland-jacoby">1990s </a>and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/lesser-known-00s-actors/cortland-jacoby">2000s</a> with shocking stories to tell.

12 Underrated Actors with Shocking Stories to Tell

Actor

Jim Rowley

Who do you think are the most famous people and groups in the whole wide world? Vote up the flesh & blood human beings whose names we will chant into the infinite—who, sealed in the collective consciousness, will prove to be immortal.

Fame: I'm Gonna Live Forever

When it comes to 2021&#39;s most popular music&nbsp;artists, who do you think takes the cake as the most famous singer in the world? While we all have our own idea&nbsp;of who the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/20-greatest-singers" target="_blank">best singers of all time</a> are, the most famous takes a little more into account. Sure, many of these popular singers could also be considered the best ever or&nbsp;the best of their time, but talent isn&#39;t the only factor in determining the most famous singers in the world right now. In determining who&#39;s number one, you might also consider who often makes the headlines in 2021, who releases the most chart-topping songs, or even who has the best image.

With all of this in mind, <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/artists-like-billie-eilish/jared-baly?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">singers like Billie Eilish</a>, Ariana Grande, and The Weeknd&nbsp;could all top the list of popular singers out right now. However, these big names are just a few of the world&#39;s most famous current singers. You also have Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-new-female-artists/ranker-music" target="_blank">top female vocalists</a>&nbsp;Demi Lovato, Dua Lipa, and so many more. From American and English celebrity vocalists, to the biggest international heavyweights&nbsp;it&#39;s up to you to decide just which of these people are the most famous star singers today.

Take a look at the list of top singers below and vote up those who you think are the most famous right now.

Who Is The Most Famous Singer In The World Right Now?

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The Most Famous Singer In The World Right Now, Ranked By Fans

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The Greatest Athletes Ever

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When it comes to the most famous athletes&nbsp;in the world right now, a select few names easily top the list. Not only that, but many of these popular players&nbsp;are also some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-athletes-of-all-time" target="_blank">best athletes</a> in their respective sport. However, while skill and statistics are surely major factors in ranking athletes by fame, the most famous athlete out doesn&#39;t have to be the very best&mdash;especially not on this list. In short, it&#39;s up to you fans to decide just who takes the title for the most famous athlete, as well as those who follow close behind.&nbsp;

For starters, we all know <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-male-athletes/reference" target="_blank">famous male athletes</a>&nbsp;like Lebron James, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Roger Federer will find themselves high on the list. Then you have <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-female-athletes/reference" target="_blank">top female athletes</a> like Serena Williams and Hope Solo. Keep in mind, though, the sport isn&#39;t necessarily a factor here. Whether you consider natural talent or straight statistics in determining who&#39;s the most famous, that&#39;s your choice. Perhaps it&#39;s who you see on TV the most in 2021, or those with the most endorsements. Whatever it is, give your input as to who makes the list of best athletes today with the most fame in 2021.&nbsp;

Cast your votes for the most famous athletes below, and feel free to add any athletes missing from the list.&nbsp;

Who Is The Most Famous Athlete In The World Right Now?

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The Most Famous Athlete In The World Right Now, Ranked By Fans

Celebrating the iconic actresses and actors who keep us coming back for more horror.

Scream Queens & Kings

The horror genre spans from intense, blood-soaked thrillers to eerie ghost tales, but the recurring themes that often tie these films together are the survivors, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/scream-queen-moments/loren-o_connell">the final girls and scream queens</a>. These resilient female characters endure harrowing ordeals and come out alive, though not without emotional scars.Jaime Lee Curtis continues to set the standard for scream queens since the first Halloween, while <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/jenna-ortega-scream-queen/ian-carlos-crawford">Jenna Ortega makes her mark in Scream</a> and X for a new generation of final girls. Take a look below and vote up the best interview moments with horror's leading ladies.

Interview Moments With Our Favorite Final Girls And Scream Queens

General

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Twitter

Film and TV fans are <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://twitter.com/MichaelMatteoRo/status/1689450148592779264">having a lively discussion</a> about the small- and big-screen jerks who got exactly what was coming to them. From the rascals that made life difficult for Starks on Game of Thrones to anyone who stood in the way of Harry Potter, here are a few evildoers, bullies, and all-around jerks who felt the swift kick of karma.&nbsp;

17 Times A Fictional Jerk Or Bully Got Exactly What They Deserved, According To Satisfied Fans

Erin Maxwell

Lists about the auteur and animator and his many dark, gothic, fantastically eccentric black-and-white striped works.

The Twisted Mind of Tim Burton

Weird History

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/review/beetlejuice/560619">Beetlejuice </a>is one of Tim Burton's funniest, weirdest, and altogether greatest films, which is saying something. Many talented people came together to bring it to life, and over the years, they've discussed aspects of their experiences making the 1988 movie in various interviews.These are some of the most fascinating interview moments from the cast of Beetlejuice, so check them out below, and upvote your favorites!

Fascinating Interview Moments From The Cast Of 'Beetlejuice'

Jonathan H. Kantor

Fun facts about the famous faces behind voiceover performances.

Sounds Familiar

Total Nerd

When it comes to big franchises like <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/actors-voiced-star-wars-characters/saim-cheeda">Star Wars</a> or Marvel, it can often be difficult to keep track of every actor who has ever been a part of it. With Marvel, it can be tough due to the sheer number of different <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-who-voiced-anime-characters/nida-sea">animation projects</a> featuring their characters.While most Marvel fans can probably name most of the MCU's most famous faces, many big Hollywood names have popped up in animated projects without being noticed. This could be because the show is aimed at very young kids who might not know who someone like John Stamos even is. Other times, as is often the case with What If…? stand-ins, fans might assume it is simply the MCU actor reprising their role because of how well the voice actor captures the character's on-screen cadence and mannerisms.Make sure you vote up your favorite surprising celebrity voices!

22 Celebs You Didn’t Know Voiced Marvel Characters

Celebs You Didn’t Know Voiced Marvel Characters

Sean Migalla

Enlightening, hilarious, sometimes savage moments in interviews with our favorite singers, musicians, and bands.

Musicians Speak

Most fans listen to certain singers or bands and only know them for their stage presence. But like any good performer, so many of them are just as entertaining without a mic or guitar in their hands. Whether it’s <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dave-grohl-interviews/dom-mitrano">Dave Grohl</a> telling an amazing story from his decades in the industry, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/dolly-parton-awesome-interview-moments/erin-maxwell">Dolly Parton</a> showing there’s so much more than meets the eye, or the Jonas Brothers just acting like brothers, enjoy this list of interviews with our favorite musicians.&nbsp;

22 Hilarious Interviews Where Musicians Take Center Stage

Dom Mitrano

Hollywood may be the land of make-believe, and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/carrie-fisher-interview-quotes/julian-hoffman" target="_blank">celebrity interviews</a> might often be nothing more than shameless self-promotion and fluff,&nbsp;yet on rare occasions, some performers have been known to give fiercely honest answers to interview questions. This is partly because, quite often, actors are on interminably long press junkets when they&#39;re promoting projects&nbsp;and get asked the same inane questions over and over. Just look at Lady Gaga&#39;s &quot;<a href="https://indie88.com/people-are-losing-it-over-this-compilation-of-lady-gaga-saying-the-exact-same-thing-about-bradley-cooper-in-a-bunch-of-interviews/" target="_blank">100 people in a room</a>&quot; monologue.

But once in a while, actors are naturally going to slip off script - sometimes during particularly <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/must-watch-awkward-celebrity-interviews/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">awkward celebrity interviews</a> - and answer a&nbsp;question with unexpected honesty. In a way, it&#39;s refreshing to hear a celeb share real talk and not the media-friendly tripe their publicist is pushing.

Times Actors Gave Unexpectedly Honest Answers To Interview Questions

Donn Saylor

Unbelievable, sometimes hilarious photos taken at exactly the right moment.

Perfect Timing

In the subreddit r/<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/PerfectTiming/c">PerfectlyTimed</a>, people share the one in a million photos that were taken at the exact right moment with the help of Lady Luck. And these particular photos were taken just a few seconds before imminent disaster. Please vote up your favorites.&nbsp;

19 Perfectly Timed Photos That Were Taken Just Before All Heck Broke Loose

Damon Davis

Halloween is back with people have brought out their “A” game. From hilarious throwbacks to high-end makeup masterpieces, here are a few costumes from Halloween 2023 that made our jaws drop. Please vote up the costumes that are almost god-tier.&nbsp;

People Who Took Their Halloween To The Next Level With Oddly Specific Costumes And Nailed It

Actresses

When it comes to Hollywood, the most famous actresses can change like the seasons. With so many films and TV shows coming out one after another, there&#39;s always room for both emerging actresses and those at the peak of their careers. However, some of the most popular and <a href="/list/best-actresses-working-today/carlybobarly" target="_blank">best actresses today</a> have remained in the spotlight for years, and may stay there for years to come. On the other hand, this is all up to you to decide&mdash;as fans play a large role in just who makes the headlines and even who gets cast for the next lead role. So, who do you think is the most famous actress right now in 2021?

Top female actresses like Angelina Jolie and Scarlett Johansson have spent most of their careers in the top of their class, starring in numerous roles for some of the biggest movies. Then you have the absolute greats, such as Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett, and Helen Mirren&mdash;who all will go down as some of&nbsp;the <a href="/crowdranked-list/the-best-actresses-in-film-history" target="_blank">greatest actresses of all time</a>. Of course, we can&#39;t forget the stars of the 2010s, including Emma Stone and Margot Robbie, among many others. They&#39;re certainly some of the most popular actresses.

<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-beautiful-women-in-hollywood?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Famous female actors</a> include stars like Jennifer Lawrence, who have become household names. Sometimes they&#39;re the most popular actresses or most famous actresses because of their amazing style or personalities, but other times it&#39;s because they&#39;re genuinely the top actresses in their field.&nbsp;

On this list, check out the top 10 female actresses - does the order seem right to you? It&#39;s always a debate to see which are the most popular female actresses in 2021. All of the top women actresses should be on this list of famous actresses.&nbsp;Who&nbsp;tops your list of the most famous actresses in the world right now? Vote up your favorite famous women actors&nbsp;from the list below. Also feel free to add any actresses you think are missing from the list.&nbsp;

Who Is The Most Famous Actress In The World Right Now?

The Most Famous Actress In The World Right Now, Ranked By Fans

When it comes to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-famous-singers-right-now/celebrity-lists?ref=browse_carousel&amp;l=1&amp;pos=4">uber-famous musicians</a>, you're either hearing or seeing them virtually everywhere. They're on your For You pages; they're playing in Starbucks while you wait to find out <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-starbucks-spelling-fails-of-all-time/ariel-kana">how the barista butchered your name</a> this time; and even your parents are asking, “Have you heard [song] by [artist]?” as if you've been living under a rock.But sometimes, you're so sick of hearing about these stars and seeing their faces plastered everywhere, that living under a rock actually sounds pretty nice. Because whether they're breaking records with album sales or touring, making headlines with their new relationship, or even just being a genuinely <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/heartwarming-acts-of-celebrity-charity/celebrity-lists">good person who did a charitable thing</a>, you're at the point that you couldn't care less and you'd be perfectly content never seeing or hearing them again.So, with that in mind, here's your chance to make your feelings known. Vote up the famous singers below who you're tired of being bombarded with everywhere you turn. Feel free to vote down the artists who you still find tolerable to the senses.

Which Famous Singers Are You Tired Of Hearing And Seeing On Your Timeline?

Ranker Music

While boy bands are nothing new (just check out the <a href="/list/forgotten-90s-boy-band-hits/carly-silver" target="_blank">hits of the 90s</a>), some of the most famous boy bands in the world today might have you think otherwise. In other words, boy bands across the globe have taken the music world by storm throughout the 2010s, dominating the music charts and selling out tours everywhere. While much of their fan base may be under the age of 18, that doesn&#39;t take away from the fame these boy bands are experiencing. Of all today&#39;s&nbsp;popular boy bands, however, who is the most famous in 2021?

This list is all about the current and modern boy bands, not the just your personal choice of the biggest boy band in the world. However, with numerous <a href="/list/best-kpop-songs-2018/ranker-music" target="_blank">hit Kpop songs</a>,&nbsp;BTS (Bangtan Boys) is one of the most popular boy bands out right now&mdash;not to mention EXO, TRCNG, and many others. Any of those could be voted best boy band in the world. However,&nbsp;Kpop&nbsp;groups aren&#39;t the only ones making waves in the music industry, as groups like Why Don&#39;t We and Brockhampton&nbsp;could also be considered some of the most famous boy bands right now. Of course, this is all up to you fans to decide.

Check out the list of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/boy-band-bands-and-musicians/music-lover?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">top boy bands</a> below and vote up the groups you think are the most famous in the world right now in 2021.

Who Is The Most Famous Boy Band In The World Right Now?

The 25+ Most Famous Boy Bands in the World Right Now, Ranked By Fans

Lists of our favorite celebrities and public figures who give just about everyone the warm fuzzies.

Wonderful People We All Love

Trust: the belief that someone or something is reliable, good, honest, effective, etc. When it comes to celebrities, do any really fit that bill? Are there still any truly trustworthy famous people these days?&nbsp;From Hollywood actors and popular musicians, to TV personalities and the best athletes in sports, the well-known individuals ranked on this list are the most trusted big names in town.Who is the most trustworthy celeb? Which famous person would you tell all your secrets to -- or let babysit your kids? These kind celebrities are also some of the most beloved celebrities, too - but that's not what this list is about. Who among&nbsp;these stars are the famous people with integrity?&nbsp;People like Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/list/denzel-washington-movies-and-films-and-filmography/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Denzel Washington</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/queen-latifah-loves-and-hookups/celebrityhookups">Queen Latifah</a> are pop culture fixtures that just seem downright trustworthy.These aren't the people who'd ever end up on a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celeb-scandals-ranked-by-year/rebecca-shortall">celebrity scandals list</a>, or be <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-accused-of-horrible-crimes/celebrity-lists">accused of a horrible crime</a>. They're the celebs and famous folk that audiences and fans see as honest, good people who happen to be ridiculously famous.&nbsp;As Billy Joel once sang, "it's always been a matter of trust." Vote on and re-rank this list of the celebrities you trust most. Think of the&nbsp;ones you'd do trust falls with in any corporate conference room.&nbsp;

Tom Hanks

The Most Trustworthy Celebrities In The World

The Most Trusted & Trustworthy Celebrities, Ranked By Fans

Stranger Things

The Stranger Things cast is as animated off-camera as they are on-camera. We&#39;ve seen the kids grow up before our eyes on the show and during their press interviews, and below are some of their <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/millie-bobby-brown-interviews-quotes/linda-meyers" target="_blank">best interviews</a> that make us love them even more. From getting nervous over first kisses, to their secret love of High School Musical, which of their quotes is your favorite?

'Stranger Things' Interviews That Made Us Love The Cast Even More

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Entertainment

UPDATED: Check out the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-beautiful-female-celebrities-2019/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">hottest celebrity women of 2019</a>!

Here are the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/most-beautiful-women?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">most beautiful women</a> who won our hearts in&nbsp;2018. Featuring actresses, models, singers, and more, this list of <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/most-beautiful-celebrities?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">hot female celebs</a> includes some of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-influential-women-2018/celebrity-lists" target="_blank">most influential women of 2018</a>. Who is the most gorgeous celebrity woman of 2018?

Some of the hottest women in Hollywood&nbsp;are Emily Ratajkowski, Margot Robbie, Tessa Thompson, and Elizabeth Olsen, but other famous celebs, like Dua Lipa, Hailey Baldwin, and Barbara Palvin, are also top contenders for the number one spot.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Vote up the prettiest&nbsp;women in the world right now. And if you think we&#39;ve forgotten the queen of 2018, be sure to add her!

The Most Beautiful Women Of 2018

The 100+ Most Beautiful Women Of 2018, Ranked By Fans

When it comes to the greatest entertainers of all time, we&#39;re truly blessed to live in an age where&nbsp;technology allows us&nbsp;access to so many of these greats. Here you&#39;ll find a list of <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/list-of-famous-entertainers/reference" target="_blank">famous live entertainers</a> who put on&nbsp;some of the best&nbsp;shows in recent history. Among them you&#39;ll find perhaps&nbsp;the most entertaining people on the planet, from singers to comedians.

Of course,&nbsp;many of the greatest entertainers to date were singers or musicians, such as Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Prince. However, you also have to consider <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-funniest-stand-up-comedians-in-entertainment" target="_blank">top comedians</a> and TV personalities, such as Jerry Seinfeld and Johnny Carson, respectively.&nbsp;

For example, many people would consider Robin Williams to be one of the best performers of all time. He was a legendary comedian, and star of films such as&nbsp;Mrs. Doubtfire,&nbsp;Hook,&nbsp;Good Will Hunting, and&nbsp;Dead Poets Society.&nbsp;Others might consider an Oscar-winning actor like Tom Hanks to be the best entertainer in the world. But you can still make your opinion&nbsp;known.&nbsp;

Join the conversation about which were the best entertainers ever by voting for your favorites. Whether you were lucky enough to actually see one of their&nbsp;shows in person or have just enjoyed their talents through recordings, which of these greatest performers of all time do you think rank among the greatest entertainers ever to set foot on a stage?

The Greatest Entertainers Of All Time

The Greatest Entertainers of All Time, Ranked by Fan Votes

They're on your TV! And in every magazine! And all over the radio! What are you supposed to do? Just ignore them??

Celebs We Love to Hate

When it comes to celebrities who don't act their age, Hollywood pretty much has an endless supply. Not that acting like a kid is always a bad thing. Sometimes celebrities who are immature can be hilarious, entertaining us with their antics in movies or TV shows. (What kind of world would this be without Will Ferrell acting like a jealous step-brother, adorable elf, or self-obsessed anchorman?) But other times, immature celebrities can be super annoying.&nbsp; Their constant attempts to prove just how &quot;shocking&quot; or &quot;edgy&quot; the are leads to ridiculously bad behavior that the whole world has to put up with.So which famous immature people are the most childish of them all? This list will help us finally figure it out. Less than impressed with Miley's many Instagram photos of her new sex toys? Totally over naked selfies from Kim Kardashian-West? Literally can't stand anything Justin Bieber does? You're not alone! Make sure the worst offenders are at the top of this immature celebrity list!&nbsp;Vote up the celebrities who act immature on the most consistent basis. Here's hoping they finally grow up. (But don't hold your breath.)

Farrah Abraham

The Most Immature Adult Celebs

The 30+ Most Immature Adult Celebrities That Need to Grow Up

Mockery

What is it with Hollywood trying its hardest to shove certain actors down everyone&#39;s throats? Now, more than ever, there are so many inexplicably famous people that it&rsquo;s actually getting depressing. It&rsquo;s always a drag when celebrities no one likes start popping up in every movie at the Cineplex and concerts across the world.&nbsp;This list is full of the most annoying celebrities&nbsp;who just won&#39;t go away.

Some people find Chrissy Teigen annoying, likely because of all of her Twitter feuds. Taylor Swift and Anne Hathaway are often described as annoying or obnoxious celebrities, although that could just come from jealousy. This list features <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/annoying-celebrities-who-should-just-go-away-already?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">annoying female celebrities</a> like Bella Thorne, as well as most obnoxious actors, such as Alec Baldwin.&nbsp;Some of the celebrities on this list are actors Hollywood forced on us, while others are musicians whose names you keep hearing, but whose music you&rsquo;ve never heard.&nbsp;

From singers like Ariana Grande&nbsp;to reality stars like Kim Kardashian, this list is a full court press of people who Hollywood did their best to make them famous. These are the people you think of when you say you are sick of celebrities. Vote up who you believe to be the most annoying celebs, and feel free to add any we are missing!