In an era where stars are being canceled left, right, and center—and for dishearteningly valid reasons—it’s becoming harder and harder to find unproblematic celebrities free of scandal. But, worry not, for there are the select few who will let you love them without a hint of guilt.
Click through to see which stars keep the drama on-screen.
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Sir Ian McKellen
If you need any evidence, just look at the sign he held at the 2017 Women’s March: a meme of Sir Patrick Stewart looking very disappointed.
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Sir Patrick Stewart
If not for his legendary roles as Captain Picard and Professor X, then most certainly for being the second half to one of the cutest celebrity friendships with his costar Ian McKellen.
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Viola Davis
Even without her incredible talent, accolades, and history-making records, all you’d need to fall in love with Viola Davis are her momentous speeches.
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Tom Hanks
With that distinct voice, on-screen charisma, extensive filmography, and fearlessness in standing up for what he believes in, Hanks has maintained his place on this list.
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Peter Dinklage
Arguably the most lovable character on ‘Game of Thrones,’ Dinklage continues to cut through the noise and deliver authentic performances.
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Ryan Reynolds
His hilarious relationship with Blake Lively is reason enough, but this actor has wit coming out of every end.
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Danny DeVito
Quite the opposite of having no haters, DeVito actually has a bizarrely obsessed internet fandom.
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Samuel L. Jackson
How could you hate the coolest man alive?
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Natalie Portman
For someone who has been in Hollywood from their pre-teens, she has been a remarkable example. Portman is very passionate about the environment and women’s rights, and she isn’t afraid to speak her mind.
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John Krasinski
From the clever Jim to the mastermind behind ‘A Quiet Place,’ Krasinski has grown before the world’s eyes, and he’s certainly raised the relationship bar.
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Emily Blunt
It’s not easy to go from a supporting character in ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ to the reincarnation of ‘Mary Poppins,’ but Blunt did it with style and grace.
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Steve Carell
After giving us the inimitable Michael Scott in ‘The Office,’ Carell could’ve sat back and enjoyed the ride, but he continues to make us laugh, cry, and applaud in theaters.
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Meryl Streep
Hollywood royalty in every sense of the word, it seems Streep can do no wrong.
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Harrison Ford
Iconic role after iconic role, from ‘Blade Runner’ to ‘Indiana Jones’ to ‘Star Wars,’ Ford never got lazy with stardom and uses his powers for good, like advocating for the health of our oceans.
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Philip Seymour Hoffman
A talented actor, and a good friend to many in the industry, Hoffman brought everything to every one of his roles, and passed away far too soon.
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Idris Elba
He’s slick and sophisticated, he DJs on the side, and everyone’s dying for him to be the next Bond.
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Bryan Cranston
‘Breaking Bad’ was the platform this actor needed to make fans love the unproblematic actor behind the very problematic character.
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Tina Fey
The brilliant and hilarious actor, producer, and writer has championed women her entire career, and she’s one-third of the ever-lovable Amy-Tina-Maya trio of friendship goals.
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Hugh Jackman
In case you weren’t aware, Jackman is the nicest guy around!
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Terry Crews
This impressive actor has not only been an enormous voice behind the #MeToo movement, but, more importantly, when he’s faced with criticism, he listens and learns.
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Ralph Fiennes
From ‘The English Patient’ to Voldemort, Fiennes delivers stunning performances and recently told fans he chooses to have a thin skin so he can be open, sensitive, and sustain curiosity.
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Cate Blanchett
This legendary actress refuses to be typecast, and she doesn’t care what you or traditional beauty standards think!
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Jeff Bridges
Who could hate The Dude? Especially when he’s vocal about taking care of the environment and shared his zen-like beliefs with CNN Money about learning to sit with differences so that loving actions can bloom.
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Katey Sagal
The award-winning actress has had a troublesome past filled with loss, addiction, disorder, cancer, alcoholism, and more, but you would never guess!
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Benedict Cumberbatch
A man well-loved for his acting chops, Cumberbatch is also an exemplary character in real life, like when he fought off four muggers who were attacking a food delivery cyclist.
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Helena Bonham Carter
The actress has never tried to be anyone other than herself—except, of course, when she’s acting.
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Christoph Waltz
You haven’t heard of any scandals because, as he’s said to The Times, “Intolerable behavior is intolerable behavior. Nobody in their right mind can defend that.” He only got his start later in life, but Waltz was cut out to be star.
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Glenn Close
She’s one of the most-nominated living actors to never win an Oscar, and everyone loves an underdog.
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Willem Dafoe
From Green Goblin to Van Gogh, Dafoe is an actor you can’t confuse with anyone else.
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Betty White
The late actress was truly the Golden Girl of television history, and a role model for anyone who plans on living life to the fullest for the longest.
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Jeff Goldblum
The longtime household name, the moonlighting jazz musician, the post-60 Balenciaga-wearing father, the internet’s “daddy,” the man with the statue—need we say more?
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Emma Stone
This hilarious, awkward, lovable actress was once a high school dropout who worked at a dog-biscuit bakery! Plus, at the Golden Globes, she made everyone know she was sorry for playing a part-Chinese part-Hawaiian woman in ‘Aloha.’
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Alan Rickman
If you can be best-known for a role like Snape in ‘Harry Potter’ and still win the hearts of everyone worldwide, you have cemented your place in the good books.
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Charlize Theron
Not only is she a strong woman on-screen, but Theron is a model for single women who want children. She adopted two kids and told Esquire UK that “a life is good if it’s the life that you want.”
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Denzel Washington
He’s a protective father and a generous tipper (we’re talking a cool US$100 for valet). Oh, and he’s made a few good movies too.
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Robin Williams
The man who always, and tragically, put the joy of others before his own will not soon be forgotten.
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Diane Keaton
The androgynous style icon and head-to-toe quirky actress is hard to hate.
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Mindy Kaling
Acting, writing, having her own shows, being a single mother—Kaling’s secret has always been hard work.
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