In the survey carried out by Parade magazine and Entertainment Tonight, Hollywood superstar Will Smith has been ranked the most uplifting star of the USA. 40 year old Smith said that he thinks he has been successful because he has essentially been a white-collar career with a blue-collar mentality.

 

Willard Christopher "Will" Smith has received huge success as an actor, singer and producer. Newsweek has called him the most powerful actor on the planet. Also, he has been nominated for a Golden Globe, and two Academy Awards. He has received numerous Grammy Awards for his performances.

 

Will Smith supported Barack Obama in recent elections and donated $4,600 to the presidential campaign. Other actors in the list are: 2. Tom Hanks, 3. Reese Witherspoon, 4. George Clooney, 5. Meryl Streep, 6. Brad Pitt, 7. Julia Roberts, 8. Johnny Depp, 9. Jennifer Aniston, 10. Patrick Dempsey.