HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON
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#2
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26
31
10
26
20.9
6.4
29
45
How the Grinch Stole Christmas $261.2 Million
Mamma Mia $144.1 Million
$2.5 Billion
Box Office
$1.8 Billion
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CAREER RANKING HISTORY
FILMOGRAPHY COMPARISON
Jim Carrey
29 theatrical releases • $2.5 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | I Love You Phillip Morris | $2.0 Million |
| 2009 | A Christmas Carol | $137.9 Million |
| 2008 | Yes Man | $97.7 Million |
| 2008 | Horton Hears a Who! | $154.5 Million |
| 2007 | The Number 23 | $35.2 Million |
Meryl Streep
45 theatrical releases • $1.8 Billion Domestic
| Year | Movie | Domestic Box Office Domestic BO |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | The Fantastic Mr. Fox | $21.0 Million |
| 2009 | Julie & Julia | $94.1 Million |
| 2009 | It's Complicated | $112.7 Million |
| 2008 | Mamma Mia | $144.1 Million |
| 2008 | Doubt | $33.4 Million |
Career Comparison Summary AI-generated historical comparison. Click to expand.
Note: Films released during the selected year influence the following year's rankings.
As of the selected ranking year, Jim Carrey and Meryl Streep form a comparison shaped more by career pattern than by any single credit. 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.