Who's Your Favorite Rising Star of 2009?

December 7, 2009

There is always some new flavor in Hollywood, and this year we're looking at eight up-and-comers who are just getting started. 2008's winner was Robert Pattinson, and it looks like the nail was hit right on the head as his star continues to rise! He has some vampire competition this year, but there are also a handful of talented actress giving established stars a run for their money. So, tell us — who's your favorite rising star of 2009?

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47 Comments

3 years 21 weeks

Alexander Skarsgard is my choice.:) His portrayal of Eric Northman is simply great:) His acting and physical appearance are awesome. I hope to see more of him in both American and European cinema.:) I wish him best of luck.:)

3 years 23 weeks

ALEXANDER!!! I was not aware that the male species could come in a form so beautiful and mouthwatering...He is the sexiest man alive...I want one (:

Winett 3 years 23 weeks

ALEX!!!! one talented and extremely hot viking man! I love him... ^_^

Winett 3 years 23 weeks

ALEX!!!! one talented and extremely hot viking man! I love him... ^_^

bazookasam 3 years 23 weeks

Alex then Lea!

bazookasam 3 years 23 weeks

Alex then Lea!

spicyaroma 3 years 23 weeks

Anna or Zach! That guy's too funny :ROTFL:

3 years 23 weeks

Kelly O, I like Anna because of her other films.. I've seen her in some indie films and she's very talented. Plus, I just saw Up in the Air and she's brilliant in it too. I despise Twilight and anything to do with it. I don't get the appeal. I know she's in the movies but I don't like her because she's in them. She's actually talented. I saw the first Twilight movie and could not believe those people could pass off as actors. It was hilarious. No way am I going to see the sequel. Yikes. Anna and the guy with the mustache were the only things I liked about it.

Kelly O 3 years 23 weeks

So not that many are watching Glee and enjoying the awesomeness of Rachel? I mean, Dave Franco is hot and all, but that girl can sing.I also think it's really funny that if anyone associated with Twilight is in a poll, that person tends to win. I like Twilight, but am not quite obsessed.

Kelly O 3 years 23 weeks

So not that many are watching Glee and enjoying the awesomeness of Rachel? I mean, Dave Franco is hot and all, but that girl can sing. I also think it's really funny that if anyone associated with Twilight is in a poll, that person tends to win. I like Twilight, but am not quite obsessed.

3 years 24 weeks

I think that out of all of them, Anna Kendrick's going to have a brilliant career. She's lovely and so talented.

BethM 3 years 24 weeks

Lea Michele. :)

BethM 3 years 24 weeks

Lea Michele. :)

biarose 3 years 24 weeks

cupcakers- yes! his younger brother! As if I needed any further excuses to watch scrubs! :P

clippershipcapt 3 years 24 weeks

I'm in total agreement about Paul Wesley being a would be Robert. Which brings me to my opinion, Robert Pattinson-- by far THE hottest up and coming star.

3 years 24 weeks

Please you have got to be kidding me, Paul Wesley is a total wanna be clone of the Pattinson kid, his facial expressions, how he wears his hair, his trying to be pouty look. Sorry but he is a joke as an actor. If you are going to choose a male actor from Vampire Diaries at lest choose Ian, he may be a disposible look alike of so many other actors out there today but at least he is handsome and can act somewhat.

3 years 24 weeks

Alexander Skarsgard all the way. It is unfortunate that he as been mostly on HBO programs in this country so not that many people have seen what an incredibly talented actor he is. His performance in Generation Kill on HBO in '08 was the best I have ever seen, and he is so convincingly talanted that in True Blood he makes me almost believe he is a vampire. Truly an actors actor with the good looks of a Hollywood hearthrob, he is amazing.

3 years 24 weeks

Dave Franco because he's hot. And because I miss Privileged.

cupcakers 3 years 24 weeks

is Dave James Franco's brother? Holy hotness!!!

3 years 24 weeks

Alex, of course...although I don't think he's a rising star...he's already huge in his country. Anna---not just a side kick 'slikkback'. She's got her own stuff happening w/ George Clooney in Up in the Air--watch it before u judge. And girls, don't compare Alex and Rob...just enjoy them all. Why should women have to choose--heck men don't. They have their cake and eat it too! The more the merrier!