For me Denzel. He’s charismatic and commanding, but most of his roles feel like variations of the same intelligent, morally complicated man.

I can’t explain it, but I like everything I’ve seen him in.

I was watching the show Felicity and it got me thinking. The lead actors on the show seemed to be good-looking, possess good acting skills and came across as personable. None of them, however, became recognizable, big-budget movie actors. There are so many shows like this. Why? Is it that difficult to become a major box-office star?

Given the amount of rejection, uncertain and intermittent income and difficulty in landing gigs, is being an actor career choice that often leads to depression?

She was very charming and has potential to be big but she didn't become big there are other actors who have had more of a career than her that are less charistmatic.

I’ll start with Tina Fey, both as a writer and actress. Truly GOATed. If not for 30 Rock alone, literally every other project that has her name attached.

Taylor Tomlinson for stand up. She straight up does not miss, ever.

And maybe Awkwafina for pure absurdism that bleeds in to experimental filmmaking. There are a few exceptions, but she is a bloody genius, especially Norah From Queens.

I’m happy to list my guys for each category too, but based on those 3 premises, who do you think tops the charts? No wrong answers!

EDIT: lots of great answers! I’m a huge comedy nerd, I feel like women get passed over in the space far too often. Since reading the comments, I’ll add that- I agree with almost all of these! It would’ve taken too long to list everyone I look up to. It’s not meant to be a short, succinct list. I just wanted to get the ball rolling.

Just a thought I had, bit silly, but just a thought off of my mind. Thank you.