To be an acclaimed actor in this day in age is to stand out amongst the multitude of others seeking out the same roles and onscreen opportunities. Each year, the New York Times releases its list of best actors and each year we anxiously await to see who’s at the top of the list. In previous years, the list included names such as Kristen Stewart and Will Smith in 2021 and Julia Garner and Ethan Hawke in 2020.