Idris Elba vs. Will Smith

We match up the A-list actors on careers, style and swagger.

Idris Elba vs. Will Smith - Will Smith has been the biggest actor in Hollywood for the past 15 years, and Idris Elba is the biggest thing to come out of Britain since Bond. How do these A-list actors from opposite sides of the pond stack up against each other? Keep flipping to find out...(Photos from left: John Ricard/BET)

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Idris Elba vs. Will Smith - Will Smith has been the biggest actor in Hollywood for the past 15 years, and Idris Elba is the biggest thing to come out of Britain since Bond. How do these A-list actors from opposite sides of the pond stack up against each other? Keep flipping to find out...(Photos from left: John Ricard/BET)

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Sex Appeal - While it's hard to stay composed around The Wire star's sexy accent, broad shoulders and killer smile, there's something about Smith's all-American good looks and charm that's irresistible, too. We'll have to use diplomacy on this one and call it a draw. (Photos from left: Essence Magazine, Rolling Stone Magazine)

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Sex Appeal - While it's hard to stay composed around The Wire star's sexy accent, broad shoulders and killer smile, there's something about Smith's all-American good looks and charm that's irresistible, too. We'll have to use diplomacy on this one and call it a draw. (Photos from left: Essence Magazine, Rolling Stone Magazine)

Fashion - While Elba has certainly been turning heads with his red carpet looks over the past couple of years, Mr. Smith is still the master of the three-piece suit. Plus, The After Earth actor frequently coordinates colors with his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. (Photos: Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)

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Fashion - While Elba has certainly been turning heads with his red carpet looks over the past couple of years, Mr. Smith is still the master of the three-piece suit. Plus, The After Earth actor frequently coordinates colors with his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith. (Photos: Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)

Cover Boy - Elba clearly has the raw talent but he can't really hold a candle to Smith's experience gracing the cover of hundreds of magazines. But we're keeping an eye on Elba, with this kind of heat he may become a tough match for the Hollywood boss soon enough. (Photos from left: GQ, Vanity Fair Magazine)

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Cover Boy - Elba clearly has the raw talent but he can't really hold a candle to Smith's experience gracing the cover of hundreds of magazines. But we're keeping an eye on Elba, with this kind of heat he may become a tough match for the Hollywood boss soon enough. (Photos from left: GQ, Vanity Fair Magazine)

Box Office - While virtually no actor has been able to come close to Smith's box-office appeal, Elba is getting close. The British actor scored a few hits with Thor, Prometheus and Pacific Rim, and has been rumored to be under consideration for becoming the first Black James Bond. He has a long way to go to catch up to Smith, but he's certainly off to a strong start. (Photos from left: Paramount Pictures, Columbia Pictures)

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Box Office - While virtually no actor has been able to come close to Smith's box-office appeal, Elba is getting close. The British actor scored a few hits with Thor, Prometheus and Pacific Rim, and has been rumored to be under consideration for becoming the first Black James Bond. He has a long way to go to catch up to Smith, but he's certainly off to a strong start. (Photos from left: Paramount Pictures, Columbia Pictures)

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Awards  - With a Golden Globe and two BET Awards on his shelf and a handful on nominations, including three Emmys, under his belt, Elba is definitely an awards darling. But Smith wins this one by sheer range. The superstar has nominated for two Oscars and a Razzie (Wild Wild West), and every kind of award in between. He's also a four-time Grammy winner, winning every single time he was nominated.  (Photos from left: Christopher Polk/Getty Images, TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

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Awards  - With a Golden Globe and two BET Awards on his shelf and a handful on nominations, including three Emmys, under his belt, Elba is definitely an awards darling. But Smith wins this one by sheer range. The superstar has nominated for two Oscars and a Razzie (Wild Wild West), and every kind of award in between. He's also a four-time Grammy winner, winning every single time he was nominated.  (Photos from left: Christopher Polk/Getty Images, TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

Biopics - Playing an historical figure is a landmark in any actor's career, and these two have definitely filled some big shoes. Smith wowed audiences, who knew him primarily from his sitcom and action films, with his Oscar-nominated portrayal of Muhammad Ali in the film Ali. Elba will soon have his turn with the upcoming film Mandela, in which he plays the South African leader. (Photos from left: Videovision Entertainment, Columbia Pictures)

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Biopics - Playing an historical figure is a landmark in any actor's career, and these two have definitely filled some big shoes. Smith wowed audiences, who knew him primarily from his sitcom and action films, with his Oscar-nominated portrayal of Muhammad Ali in the film Ali. Elba will soon have his turn with the upcoming film Mandela, in which he plays the South African leader. (Photos from left: Videovision Entertainment, Columbia Pictures)

Swagger - Smith has surprised us over the years with his swagger, but its hard not to see him first and foremost as the charming, goofy guy we always want to hang with. Elba, by contrast, oozes mystery and UK cool at all times. We're going to have to give this one to Big Driis.(Photos from left: Joe Kohen/GettyImages,Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Swagger - Smith has surprised us over the years with his swagger, but its hard not to see him first and foremost as the charming, goofy guy we always want to hang with. Elba, by contrast, oozes mystery and UK cool at all times. We're going to have to give this one to Big Driis.(Photos from left: Joe Kohen/GettyImages,Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Music - Speaking of Driis, Elba's little-known music career never really got off the ground. After a few decent R&B singles that failed to chart and the occasional DJ gig, he seems to have put music on the back burner once again to focus on acting. Smith, on the other hand, enjoys a robust music career alongside acting, a juggle that few have managed to pull off successfully. We're giving this one to the four-time Grammy winner. (Photos from left: Dave M. Benett/Getty Images, Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Sony Pictures)

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Music - Speaking of Driis, Elba's little-known music career never really got off the ground. After a few decent R&B singles that failed to chart and the occasional DJ gig, he seems to have put music on the back burner once again to focus on acting. Smith, on the other hand, enjoys a robust music career alongside acting, a juggle that few have managed to pull off successfully. We're giving this one to the four-time Grammy winner. (Photos from left: Dave M. Benett/Getty Images, Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Sony Pictures)

Family - We love that these actors and role models demonstrate that there are many ways to be a great dad. While London-dweller Idris' daughter, Isan, lives stateside with her mom, the actor bought a home in Atlanta to be closer to her. Though he occasionally shows her off at red carpet premieres, Idris prefers to keep his daughter away from the public eye. Smith is a hands-on father to aspiring superstars Jaden Smith and Willow Smith, even helping them launch their careers. (Photos from left: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images, Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

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Family - We love that these actors and role models demonstrate that there are many ways to be a great dad. While London-dweller Idris' daughter, Isan, lives stateside with her mom, the actor bought a home in Atlanta to be closer to her. Though he occasionally shows her off at red carpet premieres, Idris prefers to keep his daughter away from the public eye. Smith is a hands-on father to aspiring superstars Jaden Smith and Willow Smith, even helping them launch their careers. (Photos from left: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images, Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)