2 6
Age 39

HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON

Age 77

#2

Current Rank

#39

#2

Peak Rank

#1

8

Years Ranked

47

2

Years in Top 10

37

37.8

Average Rank

7.6

7

Theatrical Releases

61

Wicked $475.0 Million

Biggest Hit

The Devil Wears Prada 2 $218.5 Million

$934.5 Million

Career Domestic
Box Office

$3.3 Billion

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Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.

Looking at the Hollywood Rankings in 2026, this matchup highlights how differently two careers can score within the same historical snapshot. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Cynthia Erivo holding the stronger position in this snapshot.

Elite Top 10 presence favors Meryl Streep, whose advantage across Top 10 seasons gives the comparison more long-range context. Taken together, the comparison suggests leans toward Meryl Streep while still showing distinct strengths on each side.

CAREER RANKING HISTORY

Cynthia Erivo Meryl Streep

FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON

Cynthia Erivo

7 theatrical releases • $934.5 Million Domestic

Year Movie Domestic Box Office Domestic BO
2025 Wicked: For Good $342.9 Million
2024 Wicked $475.0 Million
2024 Drift $10,077
2021 Chaos Walking $13.3 Million
2019 Harriet $43.1 Million

Meryl Streep

61 theatrical releases • $3.3 Billion Domestic

Year Movie Domestic Box Office Domestic BO
2026 The Devil Wears Prada 2 $218.5 Million
2026 Project Hail Mary $343.9 Million
2026 Hoppers $166.0 Million
2019 Little Women $108.1 Million
2018 Mary Poppins Returns $172.0 Million