Popularity comparison

Tom Cruise vs Denzel Washington

Person Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedJune 30, 2026

By current Buzz Score, Tom Cruise is the most popular at 9.0, followed by Denzel Washington at 5.3. Tom Cruise has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 13.9. Tom Cruise has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 100+ during May 22 – Jun 20, 2022.

Current Buzz ScoreJune 29, 2026

TCTom Cruise9.063% · #195 in People

DWDenzel Washington5.337% · #498 in People

1-Year AverageDaily average

TCTom Cruise13.965% · #59 in People

DWDenzel Washington7.635% · #343 in People

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

TCTom Cruise100+83% · #130 in People · May 22 – Jun 20, 2022

DWDenzel Washington21.617% · #1,418 in People · Jan 16 – Feb 14, 2021

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score

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