Top 10 most searched actors on the internet.

by art on June 13th, 2008

 

1. Brad Pitt - Being one half of one the world’s most famous celebrity couples gives Brad immediate search kudos. Along with wife Angelina Jolie, Brad was listed among Time magazine’s Top 100 most influential people in the world. On-screen, his role alongside Cate Blanchett and Gael Garcia Bernal in much-hyped Oscar-winning movie Babel propelled him to the top spot.

2. Johnny Depp - Reprising his role as Captain Jack Sparrow saw Johnny plunder his way to Hotlist success. Off screen, a health scare for his daughter Lily Rose and his marriage proposal to long-term partner Vanessa Paradis also got you searching.

3. Daniel Radcliffe - Britain’s richest teenager ditched his specs and dropped his kecks as he trod the boards opposite Joanna Christie in the play Equus. Searches for the Harry Potter star soared as a consequence and look certain to remain high as the final adaptation of JK Rowling’s series hits cinemas later this year.

4. Tom Cruise - Despite his status as an icon of modern mainstream cinema, it’s Tom’s off-screen interests that are responsible for his recent search success. His marriage to Katie Holmes was 2006’s biggest celebrity wedding and his friendship with the Beckhams certainly hasn’t harmed his search popularity. More recently, the Scientology debate, famously refueled by BBC reporter John Sweeney, got you searching for Tom again.

5. Keanu Reeves - Overcoming his much-maligned acting limitations, Keanu’s 20-year cinematic career peaked with his central role in The Matrix trilogy. Most recently seen in Richard Linklater’s movie adaptation of Philip K Dick’s A Scanner Darkly, Keanu’s global fame guarantees consistent search success regardless of the regularity of his on-screen performances.

6. Sylvester Stallone - An improbable comeback at the age of 60 in the movie Rocky Balboa allowed Sly a return to Hotlist glory. Off screen, he hit the headlines after being accused of smuggling hormone growth supplements into Australia and a hilarious on-field appearance at Everton’s Goodison Park. Determined to show his love for the beautiful game, he even described the goal conceded by the homeside as “offside, or whatever”.

7. Orlando Bloom - Having made his initial mainstream breakthrough as Legolas in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Orlando’s role as Will Turner in the Pirates of the Caribbean films kept his search star rising. He has now played starring roles in four of the highest grossing movies of all time.

8. Daniel Craig - Craig single-handedly reinvigorated the James Bond movie franchise after taking over as 007 from Pierce Brosnan. His performance in Casino Royale immediately silenced critics and also won him the best actor award at the Evening Standard British Film Awards. None of his 007 predecessors, not even Roger Moore or Sean Connery, were honoured for their portrayals of Bond.

9. Gerard Butler - Until this year, Glaswegian born Gerard was best known for his performance in the movie adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera. His lead role as King Leonidas in the semi-animated historical epic 300 propelled him into the search stratosphere.

10. Wentworth Miller - Wentworth’s role as escapee-in-chief Michael Schofield in all-action rollercoaster US drama Prison Break catapulted him to the upper reaches of Hotlist’s TV searches. British-born Miller received a Golden Globe nomination for best performance in a television series.

Your favorite actresses

by art on June 13th, 2008

With a summer of movie blockbusters well under way, it’s time to reveal the cinematic sirens whose performances have got you searching over the last 6 months. We count down your favourite 10 screen queens and kings . 

Top 10 most searched actresses on the internet.

1. Angelina Jolie - When you’ve been dubbed the world’s sexiest woman, you don’t have to rely on making new movies or helping people to maintain your search success. Not that anyone’s told Angelina. With an upcoming starring role in The Good Shepherd and her work as United Nations Goodwill Ambassador, Ms Jolie claims top spot as Hotlist’s most searched for actress.

2. Lindsay Lohan - Starring in turkeys like Mean Girls didn’t help Lindsay become one of your favourite Hotlist search stars. Her wild child lifestyle, including a hectic London clubbing stint in the company of Calum Best, kept her in the headlines but also led to her checking into rehab.

3. Jennifer Aniston - After a series of mediocre rom-coms, the former Friends star’s movie life has never really scaled the heights of her TV career. However, starring opposite soon-to-be-ex-boyfriend Vince Vaughn in The Break-Up kept you searching for Jen. She received a further boost when she was named amongst Forbes magazine’s Richest Women in Entertainment in January.

4. Beyonce Knowles - Not content with ruling the world’s music charts, Beyonce now looks set to rule Hollywood! Her most recent step on the path to world movie domination was to star in Dreamgirls although this may have backfired after her co-star Jennifer Hudson claimed the Best Supporting Actress gong at the Oscars.

5. Halle Berry - With an Oscar and a Razzie on her mantelpiece, not to mention a stint as a Bond girl in Die Another Day, Halle’s movie career has had its share of ups and downs. Her role in X-Men 2: The Last Stand plus her glamorous red carpet appearances at the Academy Awards, the BAFTAs and the People’s Choice Awards have made her a perennial fixture amongst Hotlist’s top searched stars.

6. Jessica Alba - Lauded for her performances in Sin City and the Fantastic Four, Ms Alba remained high on Hotlist’s search chart throughout 2006. Although she didn’t star in any films, she presented the MTV Movie Awards and was named as one of the world’s sexiest celebs by a leading gentlemen’s publication.

7. Jessica Simpson - Having built a successful pop career, Jess branched out into movies with her role in 2005’s Dukes of Hazzard. Her latest role in Employee of the Month failed to earn her any critical acclaim but that didn’t stop you searching for her.

8. Jennifer Lopez - Despite the global fame, endless press coverage and countless diva style strops, she’s still Jenny from the block! With her own clothing line and a music career to bolster her acting output, it’s no surprise J-Lo was recently named as one of Forbes’ Top 20 Richest Women in Entertainment.

9. Katie Holmes - The former Dawson’s Creek star had a quiet time in terms of filmmaking. However, a celebrity friendship with the Beckhams, a picturesque Italian wedding with Tom Cruise and the six month mystery surrounding the lack of pictures of baby Suri Cruise earned Katie her place on our chart.

10. Eva Longoria - Globally recognised for her portrayal of Gabrielle Solis in Desperate Housewives, Eva hit the big screen with a lead role in The Sentinel alongside Kiefer Sutherland and Kim Basinger and your searches duly followed.

Top 10 most searched actors on the internet.