HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
#12
#1
#2
#1
20
33
11
28
15.7
6.0
21
47
Independence Day $306.2 Million
Mamma Mia $144.1 Million
$2.7 Billion
Box Office
$1.9 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Will Smith
21 theatrical releases • $2.7 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Men in Black 3 | $179.0 Million |
| 2008 | Seven Pounds | $70.0 Million |
| 2008 | Hancock | $227.9 Million |
| 2007 | I Am Legend | $256.4 Million |
| 2006 | The Pursuit of Happyness | $163.6 Million |
Meryl Streep
47 theatrical releases • $1.9 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Hope Springs | $63.5 Million |
| 2011 | The Iron Lady | $30.0 Million |
| 2009 | The Fantastic Mr. Fox | $21.0 Million |
| 2009 | Julie & Julia | $94.1 Million |
| 2009 | It's Complicated | $112.7 Million |
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.
Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
At this point in the rankings, Will Smith versus Meryl Streep is best read as a compact career snapshot rather than an all-time verdict. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Meryl Streep holding the stronger position in this snapshot.
The category score gives Meryl Streep the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity. The comparison therefore points leans toward Meryl Streep, with the most meaningful separation coming from the highlighted career measures.