The Most Famous Karen, Ranked

Voting rules: Choose the Karen you think is the most famous!

Updated on May 4, 2024 07:08

In a world buzzing with different opinions and tastes, identifying the most notable Karens has become a topic of widespread intrigue and discussion. By participating in this live ranking, users not only get a sense of which Karen has made significant impacts in various fields but also contribute to a collective judgment, painting a clearer picture of public perception. Voting in this ranking allows each person to voice their opinion, ensuring that the results reflect a wide and diverse range of perspectives. This dynamic and interactive process continuously updates to incorporate new information and opinions, keeping the ranking fresh and relevant. Whether for curiosity or passion about the topic, your participation shapes the outcome.

Who Is the Most Famous Karen?

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White House photo by Knudsen, Robert L. · Public domain

Karen Carpenter

American singer and drummer known for being one half of the duo The Carpenters. She was one of the most successful female musicians of the 1970s.
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Karen Gillan

Scottish actress known for her role as Amy Pond in the British television series Doctor Who and as Nebula in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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gdcgraphics at https://www.flickr.com/photos/gdcgraphics/ · CC BY-SA 2.0

Karen Allen

American actress known for her roles in the Indiana Jones film franchise and the film Animal House.
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Daniel Benavides from Austin, TX · CC BY 2.0

Karen Fukuhara

American actress and voice actress known for her roles in the films Suicide Squad and The Boys.
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Toglenn · CC BY-SA 4.0

Karen McDougal

American model and actress who was Playmate of the Year in 1998. She gained notoriety for her alleged affair with Donald Trump.
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NASA · Public domain

Karen Nyberg

American astronaut who has flown two space missions and spent a total of 180 days in space.
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Gage Skidmore · CC BY-SA 3.0

Karen Pence

American educator and the wife of former Vice President Mike Pence. She served as Second Lady of the United States from 2017 to 2021.
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The Romero Institute · CC BY-SA 3.0

Karen Silkwood

American labor union activist and whistleblower who died under mysterious circumstances while investigating safety violations at the Kerr-McGee nuclear plant. Her story was adapted into the film Silkwood.
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Vanessa Lua at https://www.flickr.com/photos/vanessalua/ · CC BY 2.0

Karen Black

American actress known for her roles in the films Five Easy Pieces and Easy Rider. She was nominated for an Academy Award for her role in the film Five Easy Pieces.
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Karen_O_Bumbershoot.JPG: Jonathon Kulaas-Crial derivative work: Liquidluck (talk) · CC BY-SA 3.0

Karen O

American singer-songwriter known for being the lead vocalist of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. She has been nominated for four Grammy Awards.

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Ranking factors for famous Karen

Media coverage

How often the Karen has been featured in news stories, TV shows, movies, and other forms of media coverage.
Popularity

How many people recognize the name Karen or associate it with a particular famous person or event.
Infamy

How notorious or infamous the Karen is, based on their behavior or actions.
Social media presence

The Karen's following and engagement on social media platforms, as well as any viral moments they may have generated.
Longevity

How long the Karen has been in the public eye and the lasting impact they have had on our culture.

About this ranking

This is a community-based ranking of the most famous Karen. We do our best to provide fair voting, but it is not intended to be exhaustive. So if you notice something or Karen is missing, feel free to help improve the ranking!

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Voting Rules

A participant may cast an up or down vote for each Karen once every 24 hours. The rank of each Karen is then calculated from the weighted sum of all up and down votes.

More information on most famous karen

Karen is a name that has recently gained notoriety as a term used to describe a certain type of entitled, obnoxious behavior. However, this article is not about that. Instead, we're taking a look at who the most famous Karen is in pop culture. From Karen Walker in Will & Grace to Karen Smith in Mean Girls, there are plenty of iconic Karens to choose from. Join us as we explore the most famous Karens in entertainment history.