The 20 Bestest Celebs of 2009! Who's Star of the Year?

Tue., Dec. 22, 2009 10:55 AM PST by EOL Staff

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Simple question, tough answer: Who's celebrity of the year?
You might say that a spunky young songwriter everybody loves—like, say, Taylor Swift—would have it all locked up. But even during a year when Michael Jackson's best music and moves were everywhere?
The list of standout stars doesn't end there: Disgusting or not, the Gosselins totally entertained. Adam Lambert and Miley Cyrus shocked, and Lady Gaga tried hard enough. George Clooney turned in the performance of a career, and Susan Boyle brought tears to more eyes than anyone.
And, yeah, as popular as he is, did Robert Pattinson actually do anything other than look good?
You decide! Vote below for 2009's Celebrity of the Year:

Best of 2009: Bestest Celebs

Which star (or stars) shone brightest in 2009?

• 0.7% Ellen DeGeneres
• 1.1% Beyoncé
• 0.3% George Clooney
• 0.4% Jon & Kate Gosselin
• 0.1% Fergie
• 13.7% The Jonas Brothers
• 3.1% Lady Gaga
• 6.9% Michael Jackson
• 1.3% Sandra Bullock
• 1.1% Neil Patrick Harris
• 0.2% Oprah Winfrey
• 7.5% Taylor Swift
• 19.9% Robert Pattinson
• 0.6% Megan Fox
• 1.3% The Kardashian Sisters
• 1.0% Susan Boyle
• 4.6% Taylor Lautner
• 0.5% Rihanna
• 23.5% Adam Lambert
• 12.1% Miley Cyrus