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The most famous actor in The Edge of Seventeen at the time of its release in 2016 was Woody Harrelson.
Harrelson played the role of Mr. Bruner, the cynical but caring high school history teacher who serves as Nadine's reluctant mentor and sounding board.
<span class='error-minor' data-annotation='3' data-tooltip='[Missing Context: While accurate, this overlooks Hailee Steinfeld's significant fame in 2016]'>Harrelson was already an established Hollywood veteran with a career spanning over three decades across both television and major motion pictures, including multiple Academy Award nominations, making him the most recognizable and critically decorated actor in the ensemble.
The following films showcase the depth and variety of his career that cemented his fame prior to or around the time of The Edge of Seventeen:
The AI summary completely overlooks that Hailee Steinfeld had substantial fame in 2016 from: (1) Her Oscar nomination at age 14 for True Grit (2010), making her one of the youngest nominees in history; (2) Her starring role in the blockbuster Pitch Perfect 2 (2015), which had the biggest opening ever for a musical and grossed $287 million globally; (3) Her successful music career with hits like 'Starving' (2016) going multi-platinum; (4) Her status as the lead actress in The Edge of Seventeen itself, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination. Given that the film targeted young adult audiences, Steinfeld's fame among that demographic was arguably equal to or greater than Harrelson's. A complete answer should have acknowledged this complexity rather than presenting Harrelson as definitively 'the most famous.'
The answer doesn't acknowledge that 'most famous' is a subjective determination that could be measured by various metrics: critical acclaim/awards (favors Harrelson with 2 Oscar nominations vs. 1), recent box office success (favors Steinfeld with Pitch Perfect 2), overall career longevity (favors Harrelson), current pop culture relevance (favors Steinfeld with music career), or appeal to target demographic (favors Steinfeld for a teen-focused film). A thorough answer should acknowledge these different dimensions.
While the summary mentions that Harrelson played a supporting role, it doesn't acknowledge that Steinfeld played the lead role, which is typically reserved for the film's biggest star or most bankable actor. The film's marketing and reviews centered on Steinfeld's performance, with Rotten Tomatoes' consensus specifically praising 'Hailee Steinfeld's outstanding lead performance.'
The question of who was the 'most famous' actor in The Edge of Seventeen (2016) at the time of its release is more complex than a simple answer suggests, as it depends on how 'fame' is defined.
Woody Harrelson was certainly one of the most established and critically acclaimed actors in the cast. By 2016, he had:
He played Mr. Max Bruner, Nadine's high school history teacher.
However, Hailee Steinfeld had achieved significant mainstream fame by 2016 and could reasonably be considered equally or more famous, particularly among the film's target demographic (teenagers and young adults):
Verdict: While Harrelson had more overall career achievements and Oscar nominations (2 vs. 1), Steinfeld had arguably more immediate mainstream visibility and relevance in 2016 due to her recent blockbuster success and music career. For the film's target demographic, Steinfeld was likely the bigger draw. The answer depends on whether you prioritize critical prestige and longevity (Harrelson) or current pop culture relevance and recent box office success (Steinfeld). A complete answer should acknowledge both actors' fame rather than declaring one definitively 'most famous.'