Hmmm....tough call. I appreciate actors and actresses for a variety of reasons, nailing down "the best" is kind of impossible. How about I just list some top favorites...
- Kevin Kline (Chameleon; he can do any role, and own it)
- Edward Norton (Intelligent in life and in his craft)
- Mel Gibson (Unbeatable acting skills and charisma; owns every movie he's in)
- Bruce Willis (The gangster of Hollywood)
- Bill Murray (A legend aged to perfection)
- Hugh Jackman (Versatility x 100)
- Johnny Depp (A pure actor, by definition and career)
- Mos Def (Understated, underappreciated, and unexpected)
- George Clooney (Because I like him enough that, when he plays himself in every role, it's pure fun)
- Ewan McGregor (Because he can do a little bit of everything, and do all of it very, very well)
(Most honorable mention: Hugo Weaving, Sean Connery, Jason Stathman, Bencio Del Toro, Matt Damon, Billy Bob Thorton, Samuel L. Jackson, and Tobey Maguire)
- Cate Blanchette (Most assuredly the modern Katherine Hepburn)
- Angelica Houston (The most talented 'First Lady' of Hollywood in my mind)
- Angelina Jolie (The hottest goddess in movies)
- Michelle Yeoh (Grace, dignity, class, and can drop your ass like a bad habit...without stuntmen)
- Sigourney Weaver (A legend aged to perfection)
- Renee Russo (Limitless charisma and skill)
- Natalie Portman (Star Wars aside, a first-class actress)
- Alfre Woodard (Power acting and versatility)
- Audrey Tautou (France's main gift to us)
- Lucy Liu (Sultry, sexy, silly, and just fun)
(Most honorable mentions: Scarlett Johansson, Carrie-Ann Moss, Jamie Lee Curtis, Drew Barrymoore, Heather Graham, and Joan Cusack)
