5 3
Age 60

HEAD-TO-HEAD COMPARISON

Age 35

#33

Rank

#1

#2

Peak Rank

#1

25

Years Ranked

11

5

Years in Top 10

2

16.7

Average Rank

35.1

29

Theatrical Releases

23

Fatal Attraction $156.6 Million

Biggest Hit

Chicago $170.7 Million

$1.3 Billion

Career Domestic
Box Office

$944.7 Million

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CAREER RANKING HISTORY

Michael Douglas Renee Zellweger

Michael Douglas

29 theatrical releases • $1.3 Billion Domestic

Year Movie Domestic Box Office Domestic BO
2003 The In-Laws $20.5 Million
2003 It Runs in the Family $7.5 Million
2001 One Night at McCool's $6.3 Million
2001 Don't Say a Word $55.0 Million
2000 Wonder Boys $19.4 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.

The 2004 comparison presents Michael Douglas and Renee Zellweger through the ranking data available at that point in time. Selected-year rank is the clearest ranking-side separator, with Renee Zellweger holding the stronger position in this snapshot.

The category score gives Michael Douglas the broader edge, though the result remains a comparison of career outcomes rather than personal popularity. Based on the available ranking data, the balance leans toward Michael Douglas without turning the result into a subjective judgment of acting quality.