There are a lot of favorite
actors who broke into
Hollywood by having the right connections or by going on auditions for years until landing their breakout role. Many actors hadn’t found their success yet until the late of their careers, or some actors soon realized the brutal fact that they had no opportunity in this competitive industry.
However, many actors and actresses came to fame by
accident. They might be waiters or bricklayers who did not dream of a
film career or just tried it without obtaining results. Amazingly, some actors actually rose to their stardom by being at the right place and at the right time to make their lives take an unexpected turn.
Certainly, they all had to work hard to create their glorious career after the opportunity encounters that changed their whole life. Let’s check out 10
The Stars Accidentally Come to Hollywood. #1 Natalie Portman and the power of pizza
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The beautiful actress Natalie Portman started her career very early. And it all started by chance when she was eating pizza on Long Island. Natalie Portman was 11 years old and she was noticed by a talent scout. At that time, she belonged to the famous cosmetic brand Revlon, which initiated her into a modeling career. However, the actress wanted to break into the cinema, and in 1994, the movie introduced her to the public, Leon.
#2 Harrison Ford, from cameraman to actor.
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It was the second half of the 70s and Harrison Ford, after small roles in several films. He decided to leave the movie world when he did not achieve the desired success. So the Indiana Jones actor determined to become a carpenter and then a stage engineer. It was behind the scenes that director George Lucas noticed him and cast him as Han Solo in Star Wars, which paved the way for him to be a movie star.
#3 Mel Gibson and the fight that brought him luck
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Mel Gibson never believed that he would become a leading actor before his fight in a bar was noticed by the director of the movie Mad Max. He later auditioned for the film and it was how Gibson started his acting career.#4 Chris Pratt and the meeting with the right customer
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The Jurassic Park actor used to be a waiter in a restaurant. He's done some auditions and some appearances, but the turning point hasn't come yet. Then, one day, while working in a restaurant, he found himself serving an agent's table in search of new faces. A chance encounter leads him to become one of the Guardians of the Galaxy.#5 Will Smith and the man of directions
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Getting lost in a parking lot helps you find your way to success! It sounds ridiculous, but that's what happened to an internationally famous star like Will Smith. The actor, after getting lost in the parking lot, was forced to ask for information. However, the person who provided him with the correct information was not an ordinary person but the vice president of filmmaker Warner Bros. A meeting proved lucky for the actor, who at that time was very interested in the music industry.#6 Ashton Kutcher, an ordinary evening in an ordinary bar
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Ashton Kutcher has had a very difficult life because of her twin brother's health problems. And he did some humblest jobs to help his family’s finance. But, at some point, his life took an unexpected turn. One night, while he was in a bar in Iowa, a talent scout noticed him and pushed him into modeling. From there, Kutcher, now a father, embarked on his professional career to become an internationally renowned actor.#7 Clint Eastwood and the plane crash
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The Gran Torino star owes success to one unfortunate event: a plane crash. In fact, Clint Eastwood survived the crash and began giving interviews as a survivor of the event. One of them caught the attention of an agent who contacted him, opening the door to success for him as an actor and then as a director. Soon after that was the turning point with the first of Sergio Leone's three films, A Fistful of Dollars.#8 Johnny Depp started by accident
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Despite the advice of his friend Nicolas Cage, Johnny Deep is not at all convinced that he has a career in world cinema. The actor had worked various jobs until a friend convinced him to audition together for a horror movie, Nightmare: From the Deeps of Darkness. He was chosen to play the main character's boyfriend. From there, the star began to take acting lessons, and soon there was a turning point with Platoon, the film for which the actor gained worldwide fame.#9 Charlize Theron, from a shattered dream to international success
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Charlize Theron didn't want to be an actress but a dancer. Her dream was shattered by an accident, but she didn't give up and went back to her modeling career, moving to Hollywood. And it was here, during an argument with a bank teller, that she was approached by a talent scout. An opportunity that Charlize Theron jumped on, was the gateway to the start of her film career.#10 Rosario Dawson, an unexpected encounter
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The actress had never even thought of becoming an actress. She was sitting on the steps of a building in Manhattan when she was spotted by director Harmony Korine and photographer Larry Clark. Both of them proposed to be the main character of the movie Kids and Rosario Dawson decided to give it a try. A choice that turned out to be lucky!