Michael Rosenbaum honored to be recognized as best Lex Luthor over 20 years after Smallville debut

Michael Rosenbaum expressed his honor at being recognized as the best Lex Luthor over 20 years after the debut of *Smallville*. He noted that he only recently became aware of this sentiment from fans, which has grown in the last decade. Rosenbaum, who played Lex Luthor from 2001 to 2007, highlighted the show's lasting impact on superhero television. He credited *Smallville* for paving the way for other superhero series and films, emphasizing its quality writing and production. Rosenbaum also discussed his strengthened friendship with former co-star Tom Welling, with whom he is now collaborating on a new show. He recently released a children's book titled *The Talented Farter*, which he described as humorous and relatable.