11 Movies Starring Celebs Before They Hit The Big Time

Have you ever wondered how did some celebrities start their careers? Some enter the film industry at a very young age and become prominent names, but in most cases, the road to their success isn't straightforward. From indie flicks to Hollywood blockbusters, many now-famous actors and actresses got their starts in smaller and lesser-known roles. Some of these films might surprise you, while others might make you chuckle at your favorite celebrity's quirky, early-career performances.
In this article, we'll take a look at 11 movies that starred celebrities before their hit ones and even list a few fun facts about each movie and its cast. So, keep scrolling whether you're a fan of romantic comedies or action-packed thrillers, and prepare to have your mind blown at some of these roles!

#1 7th Heaven: Mila Kunis

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Mila Kunis had minor on-screen roles in several TV shows and print advertisements as a child, including a small part in 7th Heaven. She gained more recognition when she was cast as Jackie Burkhart in That '70s Show.

#2 Monk: Jennifer Lawrence

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Jennifer Lawrence considered her experience on Monk as both "cool" and the "most humiliating thing" in her life. She expected a more significant role than the one she eventually got.

#3 Lucky Louie: Emma Stone

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Emma Stone appeared as a babysitter who was smitten with Louie's parenting style in an episode of Lucky Louie. Unluckily, her show was canceled after one season due to its explicit humor.

#4 Home Alone 3: Scarlett Johansson

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Before conquering the cinema world with "Black Widow", Scarlett Johansson had an early film appearance in Home Alone 3. She rewatched the movie with her daughter to see if she would recognize her, and she did.

#5 Goosebumps: Ryan Gosling

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As a child actor, Ryan Gosling appeared in the children's horror series Goosebumps. It's truly a blessing to see him succeed and become such a beloved Hollywood actor.

#6 The Impossible: Tom Holland

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Tom Holland starred in The Impossible as Lucas, a powerful and raw drama that tells the story of a family caught in the aftermath of the 2004 tsunami in Thailand.

#7 City Slickers: Jake Gyllenhaal

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Jake Gyllenhaal made his film debut as Billy Crystal's son in City Slickers, with his parents making an exception and allowing him to accept the role at the age of 10.

#8 Roseanne: Joseph Gordon-Levitt

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Joseph Gordon-Levitt had a role in multiple Roseanne episodes, in addition to his appearances in Angels in the Outfield and 3rd Rock from the Sun.

#9 That ’70s Show: Dwayne Johnson

Source: © That '70s Show / The Carsey-Werner Company

How many people noticed that Dwayne Johnson played the wrestler Rocky Johnson in an episode titled "That Wrestling Show" in the first season of That '70s Show?

#10 Hillside (Fifteen): Ryan Reynolds

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Ryan Reynolds started out at 14, starring in the Canadian teen drama show Fifteen (known as Hillside in Canada) on YTV, which focused on teenagers and serious teen issues.

#11 Pound: Robert Downey Jr.

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Robert Downey Jr. first gained recognition with his debut in his father's movie Pound, a 1970 American comedy film directed and written by Robert Downey Sr.