Washington, Huppert and Day-Lewis named best actors of the 21st century according to the New York Times

The illustrious American newspaper has unveiled a list of the 25 greatest actors between 2000 and 2020. The

delivers a rather surprising list.

Named six times at the Oscars, the American Denzel Washington takes the top spot.

The French Isabelle Huppert, very popular in the United States, holds the second position, noted for her roles in

,

or

.

Finally, Daniel Day-Lewis, three times Oscar winner (

,

) completes the top 3.

Keanu Reeves in the crosshairs

Of the charts, it is Keanu Reeves, the emblematic actor of the

saga

, installed in fourth position, who makes the most talk about him.

Since the list came out, comments of incomprehension have been raining down on social networks.

Names such as: Nicole Kidman (

), Song Kang-ho (

), Toni Servillo (La Grande Bellezza), Zhao Tao (

), or Viola follow. Davis (

).

Lagging behind, Julianne Moore, Joaquin Phoenix (Oscar winner last February for his role in

) and Tilda Swinton, settle in 11th, 12th and 13th positions respectively.

If many inconsistencies remain in the place of some, others, less fortunate, are conspicuous only by their absence.

What about Dicaprio, Cate Blanchett or Meryl Streep?

Indeed, some of the most talented actors and actresses are missing.

First of all Leonardo Dicaprio, shunned by the editorial staff of the

.

However, the actor has distinguished himself with many prime directors such as Martin Scorsese (

,

), Quentin Tarantino (

) or even Sam Mendès (

).

Another absent from the selection, the incredible Cate Blanchett, happy winner of two Oscars at the beginning of the century.

That of the "best actress" with

in 2014 and that of the "best secondary actress" in 2005 for the film

.

Meryl Streep would also have had all its legitimacy, decorated with many awards since the 2000s.