Will Smith has proven to be uncancellable. The actor was regarded to be one of the biggest stars in the industry, up until the Oscar controversy shook his entire world, making people wonder if he would ever get out of it. The actor has apparently not managed to bring the bounce back but remains on the list of top stars that can still pull fans to the theaters.

Both fans and celebrities went against him after his actions. Even his latest release, Emancipation, suffered as a result of the outrage. More than a year later now, he finally seems to be bouncing back, gaining popularity. From being criticized to being in the top ten, here is how Smith has remained popular throughout.

Will Smith ranks number seven on the list of fan-favorite actors

What pulls the audience to a movie often has more to do with the cast than anyone else. Perhaps that is why they get paid big amounts for every role. According to Puck.News, the National Research Group conducted research on the top stars that bring audiences to watch new movies. It consists of a mix of Hollywood actors and actresses. What is surprising is that it also has Will Smith’s name on it.

Despite the Oscar controversy being discussed, and fans being against him, the polls prove the opposite. He stands at number 7 on the top list of actors that attract most moviegoers. Tom Cruise remains on the top list, followed by Dwayne ‘Rock’ Johnson, although the latter’s Black Adam failed to impress. Will Smith stands just below Julia Roberts and above Leonardo DiCaprio.

After all, he holds a record for giving out seven consecutive movies that made a box office profit of more than $100 million, through a wide variety of roles. The list also shows how classic actors still remain in demand, when compared to the old ones.

Meanwhile, his popularity rising again means that some of his previously paused projects are now back on track.

Smith has movies queued up with the Oscar Controversy behind him now

It took more than a year for Will Smith to see an improvement in his popularity, which sank post the controversy. After spending months underground, he went hands-on to improve his PR, whether through meets or social media posts.

Considering the improvement, even some of his lined-up projects have resumed their projects now. This includes projects like I Am Legend, Bad Boys 4, and Aladdin 2. With the rise in his popularity again, it is to be seen whether fans will turn to the theaters again.

Which are your favorite actors that you would be willing to go to the movies for? Is Smith one of them? Share your thoughts in the comments.