Emma Stone Crowned #2 Actor of the Millennium, Beating Hollywood Legends and Igniting Online Debate!

Emma Stone was named the #2 greatest actor of the millennium by The Independent, ahead of big names like Denzel Washington (#4), Nicole Kidman (#5), and Daniel Day-Lewis (#3). The top spot went to the late Philip Seymour Hoffman.

While many people praise Emma’s talent and two Academy Awards, some fans, especially Denzel’s supporters, are upset about the ranking and have shared memes and complaints online. Despite the criticism, others feel Emma’s success proves she deserves the spot, making the debate a hot topic.

Classic stars like Tom Cruise (#60), Hugh Grant (#57), and Leonardo DiCaprio (#17) were ranked lower than younger actors like Florence Pugh (#10), Jennifer Lawrence (#15), and Kristen Stewart (#16).

The list might seem strange, but remember, it’s very subjective, as the author mentioned. The Independent ranked the 60 greatest actors of the 21st century based on their work after 2000, leaving out TV and stage roles.

The ranking looks at things like an actor’s range, consistency, depth, and role choices, but there’s no exact formula. While the list celebrates talented actors, they admit some, like Meryl Streep and Al Pacino, were left out because of the 2000 cutoff.

This has sparked debate, even among the writers, showing how tricky and subjective this ranking can be. Do you agree with the list? Let us know in the comments!

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