most popular is a lot different than most famous.
russell crowe isn't very well liked.
hugh jackman is.
paul hogan & mel gibson haven't spent time here for a lot time either has greg norman.
joe hachem is unknown because poker isn't on TV.
jennifer hawkins (ms universe) is pretty popular and highly fuckable also...
Ian thorpe (the swimmer) is huge.
Most of the aussie cricket team and some past players are popular... guys like steve waugh
certain media types are icons like ray martin and bert newton.
certain football players are popular in different areas depending upon where they play... joey johns is basically a god in NSW. don't know much about AFL but victorians are CRAZY about that sport and the players.
harry kewell is huge now because of the world cup.
the prime minister is outwardly hated yet he wins every election easily... mainly because the opposition party are a bunch of clowns...
actually, australia in the last ten years has become full of fringe celebrities famous for things like big brother and IDOL which is hardly a cause for celebration since most of them aren't very talented.
