Today Entertainment Weekly unveiled its 25 top stars of 2007, and it’s no surprise that J.K. Rowling, who pulled off the year’s most miraculous feat — that would be making people around the world stop what they were doing and read a book — got the cover and the crown. But it was also a pleasant surprise to see folks like Will Ferrell and Adam McKay (the FunnyOrDie.com guys) and the cast of Mad Men get big love.
But since this is a list — and we know how you luuuurve debating lists — who’s egregiously missing? Many EW.com readers may be shocked to see that the cast of The Office (who won second place in our Entertainers of the Year readers’ bracket game) is nowhere to be found. Should they be in here? Who else? Tell us about it below!
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Why is this issue out now?? What will the final issue of the year be????
Entertainers of the Year in November?? Not part of the End of Year issue?? I feel like a childhood friend has died.
Michael Cera is missing….
Isn’t this kind of a repost? Slezak alreay asked us who we thought deserved the title. I doubt many of our opinions have changed. (I still go for Ian McEwan).
Burn Notice! One of the best shows on cable! Jeffrey Donovan rocks it each episode.
I don’t know who got missed, but for God’s sake everyone needs to get over Katherine Heigl. Boring!
Patty,
I totally agree with you about Katherine Heigl. I honestly don’t think she can act that good and for me she’s way to overated.
What about Bruce Springsteen?
Katherine Heigl? Boy, it’s been a bad year.
Ok, seriously, why isn’t the cast and crew of “The Office” on this list?!?! Even EW acknowledges that tons of EW readers wanted them on the list (2nd place in the readers poll). And of course they SHOULD have been on the list because “The Office” is the funniest, most brilliant show on television! Seriously, EW, what gives?? Why on earth didn’t you include them??
Natalie Zea of Dirty Sexy Money
The delicious comeback of Desperate Housewives
Stardust, the best date film since Princes Bride
Overpowered by Roisin Murphy
Rilo Kiley
Katherine Heigl? She shouldn’t get credit for getting drunk behind the scenes at the Golden Globes, (her words not mine), nor should she get credit for Knocked Up. Seth Rogen and the writing owned that movie, not her.
First you neglected PUSHING DAISES in your “5 Shows to Watch” article (still unforgivable, by the way)… and you haven’t made good with the “Best of…” issue.
For everyone bemoaning the Reality TV trend, or onslaught of copycat spin-offs shows… you should give this show a try. It’s the most charming and inventive show in ages – with sharp writing and a spectacular cast.
Shame, EW, for the willful neglect of PUSHING DAISES.
I agree Anthony & Aaron.
Top Entertainers is separate magazine?
Huh?!?!
WHERE IS THE OFFICE??!?!
and i’m glad to see that adam and will got some love, but pearl should have gotten her own shout-out too!!!
and what about the beckhams???/the spice girls?
Yes, I’m a bit thrown as well. I always look forward to having my 25 top entertainers combined with the best of the year issue. I’ve been collecting them and enjoying this since 1998. I hope that we A) still get a solid best of the year issue an d B) hope this is an experiment in format that will be rectified next year. Also I think its a terrible cheat putting the Apatow gang in a combined section while Katherine Heigl gets her own entry. Her plotline on Grey’s Anatomy almost made me drop the show entirely. That spot should go to Seth Rogen solo (the rest of the Apatow bunch deserves separate recognition). He’s responsible for the two biggest comedy hits of the summer. Give the guy a break.
The year-in-review issues and articles keep coming earlier and earlier. This, though, is by far the most ridiculous example I’ve seen yet. It’s November 23, for crying out loud. Why not start rolling them out in August or September, right after the fall preview issues, maybe.
I don’t know how a show like “The Office” can be overlooked for an issue such as the entertainers of the year. It’s one of the most consistent shows in terms of quality of writing and acting. This is a show that had a lot to overcome since it was a version of the successful UK original, yet it has grown to become its own show and all the characters have become, in their own way, indispensable.
I don’t know how George Clooney has to be included this year. Latest Ocean film didn’t do as well as the last two. “Michael Clayton” although critically acclaimed failed to impress movie-goers. Russel Crow,however, had two successful movies this year. He managed to get people to go see a western. He deserves more credit for his ability to draw in movie audiences
to the theater.
Zac Efron? Seriously? Just because he was in High School Musical 2 and Hairspray this year does not mean he has talent. What a joke.
The cast of CSI: NY! They are all fantastic and never get the recognition they deserve. The show constantly has interesting cases and they make sure to focus on the characters personal lives. The acting is spot on every episode and this is the one show that keeps me tuned in each week.
Wait a minute!? Amy Winehouse not Lily Allen? I get that you praised Lily’s album at the end of last year but um it was released in the states this year. Not too mention that Miss Allen managed to cut down on her tabloid fodder, promote a healthy body image and you can understand her when she sings live. Lily’s not perfect of course but come on!
The inclusion of Katherine Heigl was a huge mistake. She wasn’t that great in Knocked Up and she’s absolutely atrocious on Grey’s. You should have included Michael Cera. He was amazing in Superbad and I still pine for Arrested Development..
The exclusion of The Office is a huge mistake. Not only is it the funniest show on tv, but it cares enough about its fans to have a CONVENTION! Glad the readers got things right with the bracket game, but shame on you, EW.
No cast of Friday Night Lights, really?
Entertainment/Gossip websites/blogs.
The casts of Ugly Betty, Lost, Grey’s Anatomy, Brothers and Sisters, Entourage.
Reality TV.
“News” shows like Jon Stewart’s The Daily Show, Stephen Colbert’s The Colbert Report, and Bill Maher’s Real Time with Bill Maher.
Gwen Stefani and Fergie.
Justin Timberlake.
you know, i’d like to see some praise go to miss tyra banks. i know she gives herself enough praise as it is, but you have to give it to her – top model is still going strong, and her talk show has plenty of loyal fans. and between her panty party, her “i’m not fat” rant, and her vaj episode, she’s getting the press. good for her. she’s arrogant as all smack, but she can back it up!
Ok – what about the cast of 30 Rock? Men in Trees? Curb Your Enthusiasm for the greatest finale in its history? These shows prove what a great ensemble cast can do.
Uhm, Mel Brooks? HELLO!
Young Frankenstein [THE MUSICAL] is genuis and probably one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen in my life, even though you gave it a B-. But COME ON! It’s Mel Brooks..
and ROSE TAYLOR, i bow down to you. you should reprint this issue JUST to include Lily Allen.