10 Early Roles Of Movie Stars That Appear In An Unexpected Light

Jessica Wilson
Apr 17, 2023
Apr 17, 2023

Movie stars constantly impress with iconic roles and the latest blockbusters, but not many people remember where these actors came from and what they looked like as budding actors. Of course, to get to their current position, actors went through both hits and flops. Many of them, such as Daniel Radcliffe or Drew Barrymore, started their careers as child actors and went on to star in hits into adulthood.
However, there are plenty of early roles of actors that we just know after carefully looking at their curriculum vitae. Today, we’ll recall some early roles of certain actors and actresses where all of us can see them in an unexpected light. And, if you're looking for more, read here and here.

#1 Sarah Jessica Parker

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The actress portrayed a wide range of different characters and her role as Carrie Bradshaw in the TV series “Sex and the City” is the most popular one. However, just a few people recognize her in “Just Want To Have Fun” as a schoolgirl.

#2 Alan Rickman

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Alan Rickman conquered millions of hearts by playing his roles in “Die Hard”, “Sense and Sensibility”, and the “Harry Potter” movies. But, many might not know his first role was Tybalt in the screen adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.

#3 Lisa Kudrow

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The actress is loved by audiences for her famous role as Phoebe Buff in the “Friends” TV series. You can also see her in a different light when she portrayed a strict lady in “The Opposite of Sex”.

#4 Keanu Reeves

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#5 Nicole Kidman

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At the age of 16, Nicole Kidman was introduced to star in the adventure movie “Bush Christmas”. Who would’ve guessed that this girl with curly hair would become one of the most famous Hollywood stars?

#6 Brendan Fraser

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Brendan Fraser is best known for his role as a courageous captain in “The Mummy”. Before that, he played the equally memorable character of a long-haired rocker who got into trouble in “Airheads”.

#7 Keira Knightley

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We always see Keira Knightley in leading female roles but it wasn’t always like this. She portrayed a young soccer player who was the main character’s friend in the comedy “Bend It Like Beckham”.

#8 Tom Hardy

Just his loyal fans can remember Tom Harry starring in a small role in the famous movie “Marie Antoinette”. He played alongside Kirsten Dunst.

#9 Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts took part in some big projects such as “Mulholland Drive”, “The Painted Veil”, and “King Kong”. However, people seemingly forget her supporting roles. In the romantic drama, Flirting, she appeared in the role of a shy student.

#10 Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie, one of the brightest stars in Hollywood, played leading roles that underlined her femininity and beauty. However, as a young actress, she played an edgy hacker in “Hackers”.

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