A funny little scenario that Steve Guttenberg gave in an interview talked about how Clooney and Pitt are so popular:

“If we walked Jesus, Brad Pitt and George Clooney down Fifth Avenue, I think Clooney and Pitt would get a lot more attention”

To which I would reply: “Of course they would. Jesus was barely recognized in HIS day at times!” 

I’m glad it’s not about a popularity contest.