The top 5 most Googled actors of 2022

The Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard defamation trial had the world captivated. So it’s no surprise seeing the Pirates of the Caribbean actor on the list. For six weeks, people were desperately looking for updates, live links, and information on the case.

Will Smith made the world gasp on March 27, 2022, after he slapped Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars. The actor trended for weeks as people looked for an explanation and repercussions. Aside from the slap, Will was making headlines this year when Jada Pinkett Smith was an open book, sharing interesting details about their relationship on her show, Red Table Talk.

Amber Heard was the second half of the Johnny Depp defamation trial, and the actress’ name was all over the internet. Even today, you will still see her trending on Twitter, with some kind of reference to the trial. She has been laying low, but recently appealed the defamation case verdict.

Chris Rock was unfortunately the victim of Will’s open-palm slap after he made a joke about Jada Pinkett. The comedian handled the situation perfectly and trended alongside Will.

People had watched Julia Fox in Uncut Gems, but she wasn’t a household name until she started dating Kanye West. The actress had countless viral moments, from her black eyeshadow, to the epic “Uncut Gems,” soundbite.