Every year sees stars rise to the top -- and 2017 was no exception. From the stage to the screen, ET spoke with these performers who stood out in a big way.
After saying goodbye to “Key & Peele,” the actor has turned his attention to the stage with a standout Broadway debut in “Meteor Shower.”
The longtime actress returned to TV with back-to-back roles on “Feud: Bette and Joan” and “Ray Donovan,” proving that it’s the place for women to thrive onscreen.
Sixty years after making her film debut in “East of Eden,” Smith earns the best reviews of her career -- at 87 -- in “Marjorie Prime.”
The actor proves that one’s career only gets better with time as he shines in two unexpected roles on film and TV.
In 2017, the actress made a welcome (and celebrated) return to TV.
In one year, she’s made a name for herself on stage and screen with back-to-back breakout roles in “Hello, Dolly!” and Greta Gerwig’s “Lady Bird.”
The newcomer makes a celebrated Broadway debut in the hit musical about Israeli and Egyptian communities coming together.
The former “Glee” star makes a show-stopping debut on Broadway in the revival of “Once on This Island.”
The actor has been enjoying stealing the scene on TV’s sharpest comedies over the last two years, but it’s his turn on “Search Party” that’s made him unforgettable.
The actress finally gets an arc of her own on the TV Land series as she continues to be a breakout onscreen with roles on “Transparent” and “High Maintenance.”
The former ‘Parks and Recreation’ star reflects on a breakthrough year that saw her run away with FX’s ‘Legion’ and build up her producing cred behind the scenes.
The “Silicon Valley” actor stepped out on his own -- in a big way -- with a heartbreaking romantic comedy, “The Big Sick,” based on his real-life experiences.
The ‘Daily Show’ correspondent talks about his speech at the 2017 White House Correspondent’s Dinner and getting personal with his first Netflix special.
