Finally, a definitive list of the most creative entertainers in the film and television industry today.

12. Danny McBride – Are you surprised? I know I am. But check the dude’s record, and you will see that he’s responsible for some of the best shows of the past decade.

11. Mindy Kaling – She could make this list just for the Office alone, but no, Mindy is so much more than Kelly Kapoor (come for the list, stay for the mad rhymes).

10. Daveed Diggs – The fastest rapper alive, Daveed forever changed how I see Thomas Jefferson. I mean, he can even make “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” in a freakin’ Nature Valley commercial cool, now that’s talent!

9. Greta Gerwig – Followed the, “if you can’t find good roles, just write and direct them yourself” path to stardom. Now, is making the world excited about a Barbie movie. Just think about that for a moment.

8. Regina King – She was an underrated actress for the longest time, until suddenly she wasn’t. Then, she took it to a new level in 2020 with the brilliant One Night in Miami… Now, I can’t wait to see what she does next.

7. Jon Favreau – If we were doing this list wayyyyyy back in the days of AOL, Jon would’ve made it for being so money with Swingers. Then, he went and made the greatest Xmas movie of all time (sounds like a good idea for another top 12 list) and was responsible for kickstarting the MCU we all know and love. But wait, there’s more, he also made Star Wars cool again.

6. Jordan Peele – Was one of the funniest people in Hollywood until he flipped the script and scared the shit out of us with Get Out and Us. Now, he’s one of the most exciting creators because we don’t know what to expect, except that it’ll be great.

5. Tina Fey – Google most talented entertainers and if Tina doesn’t show up, it’s your own fault. Even her so-called “misses” are funnier than 98% of what passes as comedies. Single-handedly made smart-funny cool again.

4. Taika Waititi – You had me at What We Do in the Shadows (movie, but the show is just as brilliant). Actually made Thor relatable and funny, and Jojo Rabbit proved it’s Taika’s world, and we’re just lucky to be living in it.

3. Donald Glover – Talk about playing with a stacked deck of talent. From Childish Gambino to Atlanta, he is the quintessential Renaissance Man. And the only person that could match the coolness of Billy Dee Williams.

2. Phoebe Waller-Bridge – So much more than the brilliant mind behind the amazing Fleabag, Phoebe (can I call you Phoebe? After watching Crashing, I feel like we know each other) is a creative force unto herself. My only criticism can be summed up in this quote, “Please, ma’am, I want some more.”

1. Lin-Manuel Miranda – We don’t talk about Lin-Manuel Miranda… enough. For my money, Hamilton is the greatest work of art that I’ve ever seen. Then, he blew us all away with tick, tick… BOOM! and Encanto. Man, this genius is non-stop… and thank goodness for that.