Johnny Depp was the Hollywood star who got more searches than any other last year, according to the IMDb site.

The Internet Movie Database recorded the Pirates Of The Caribbean heartthrob receiving more hits on their STARmeter than either Angelina Jolie or Brad Pitt, despite their affair ensuring they got more newsprint than almost everyone else put together (or did it just seem that way?).

It was the second year running Depp topped the list. Highest new entry was Jessica Alba, who landed at number six after the success of Sin City.

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