5 3
Age 36

HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON

Age 35

#12

Rank

#1

#8

Peak Rank

#1

12

Years Ranked

11

4

Years in Top 10

2

22.7

Average Rank

35.1

15

Theatrical Releases

23

Independence Day $306.2 Million

Biggest Hit

Chicago $170.7 Million

$1.6 Billion

Career Domestic
Box Office

$944.7 Million

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CAREER RANKING HISTORY

Will Smith Renee Zellweger

Will Smith

15 theatrical releases • $1.6 Billion Domestic

Year Movie Domestic Box Office Domestic BO
2004 Shark Tale $160.9 Million
2004 Jersey Girl $25.3 Million
2004 I, Robot $144.8 Million
2003 Bad Boys II $138.6 Million
2002 Men in Black II $190.4 Million

Renee Zellweger

23 theatrical releases • $944.7 Million Domestic

Year Movie Domestic Box Office Domestic BO
2004 Shark Tale $160.9 Million
2004 Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason $40.2 Million
2003 Down With Love $20.3 Million
2003 Cold Mountain $95.6 Million
2002 White Oleander $16.4 Million
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.

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

Looking at the Hollywood Rankings in 2004, this matchup highlights how differently two careers can score within the same historical snapshot. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Renee Zellweger holding the stronger position in this snapshot.

Career peak is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Renee Zellweger holding the stronger position in this snapshot. From a historical perspective, the matchup leans toward Will Smith and remains tied to the selected ranking season.