Is Kelly McGillis A-List?
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No — Kelly McGillis is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Reached A-list in 1985
'Witness' Breakthrough
Lost A-list status in 1988
Dropped to B tier — 'The Accused' success
Ranking Timeline
1983D$0.05M
Early Roles
Small roles in TV and film.
1985A▲▲▲$1M+$0.95M
'Witness' Breakthrough
Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations.
1986A$3M+$2M
'Top Gun' Stardom
Blockbuster role, household name.
1988B▼$5M+$2M
'The Accused' success
Critically acclaimed film, builds profile.
1995C▼$7M+$2M
Fading Stardom
Fewer high profile roles.
2010C$7.5M+$0.5M
Independent Film Focus
Moved to smaller film projects.
2026C$8M+$0.5M
Cult Following
Remembered for her iconic 80s roles.
Last updated: February 21, 2026