24 celebrities who are universally loved

Robin Williams brought joy to all who knew him and complete strangers worldwide with his performances ranging from inspired to comedic joy.

Very few celebrities exude the level of cool that Keanu Reeves does. His life’s not too much of a secret, but there is still this enigmatic energy about him that is undeniable.

If there were a modern-day celebrity that deserved to be declared a saint, it would be Dolly Parton. She’s not only given countless books as part of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library but also donated funds during the pandemic when it came to public health.

When People Magazine does their "World’s Sexiest Man Crush" issue, Ryan Reynolds will be on the cover because there are a healthy amount of hetero men who’d leave their wives for Deadpool himself.

It’s not only because Henry Winkler played one of the most well-known characters on television but also because he is one of the nicest humans. Proof of that is in interviews with costars as well as his delightful Twitter feed.

How does one hate the massive amount of talent Viola Davis possesses? It’s impossible.

Full House was probably the cheesiest show that ‘90s kids grew up with. However, there was a consistency in it being there for those kids every Friday night, with Bob Saget’s Danny Tanner being one of the things many could rely on as a father figure in an era of latchkey kids and overworking parents. So it’s no wonder that his passing hit the hearts of so many, as he wasn’t just the parent to three girls but a whole generation.

Most just want to know the serum he’s used to look the same now as in Clueless.

Not everyone in comedy can impress everyone they come across, but from Saturday Night Live to her own sitcom and beyond, Tina Fey has made almost everyone a fan.

The mere mention of Steve Irwin will make a smile spread across faces.

Some love LeVar Burton for his time on Star Trek, and the rest can’t help but associate him with some of their best childhood memories and learning to appreciate a good book due to Reading Rainbow.

Nothing but respect and love for the first winner of American Idol, who became a household name over two decades later — and counting.

Go to a public space and say you’re not a fan of Tom Hanks, and watch how quickly people turn against you.

Jeopardy is one of the few staples in homes across America. It’s the favorite thing many watched with elderly relatives that later became a dinnertime habit as people grew up, and all the while, for years, Alex Trebek was right there giving the answers in the form of a question.

Meryl Streep’s talent is purely admirable and magnetic.

It'd be easier to find a four-leaf clover than someone who doesn't love them some Denzel Washington. 

How does one go about making Danny DeVito a national treasure?

Someone was already declared the People’s Princess, but when it comes to Carrie Fisher, she’s forever the Galactic Princess.

The renegade spirit that Samuel L. Jackson has within his pinky finger is more than the average person has within their entire body, and that’s just one of the multitude of reasons why no one will ever have anything but love for him.

There are very few people who have existed in human history who are as sincere as Mister Rogers.

The animal lover and everyone's favorite Golden Girl from St. Olaf was a peach.

Bob Barker was there for more kids on sick days than parents due to hosting The Price is Right for decades.

Marvel has had plenty of fan favorites cast, but Chadwick was probably the closest to an actual superhero.

The internet’s obsession with Reba McEntire definitely spawned from this collective love of her early 2000s sitcom, Reba.