Talent and exposure are typically the two most important factors that define one's level of success in Hollywood. If a
talented actor is consistently cast in
Movies.that don't sell well at the
box office, they may never get the chance to show off their talents. For other people, a rise to prominence happens virtually overnight, with roles in cult classics raising their level of fame to epic heights almost immediately after they were cast in those roles. These
destiny movies make stars famous.
Before obtaining their breakthrough
role, these performers may have had few parts in a few
movies, and some may have even been lucky with a critically acclaimed debut performance. The early triumphs of these actors and actresses have helped pave the way for long and fruitful careers in Hollywood, making them household names. See all t
he movies "destiny" make the stars' names.1. Kristen Stewart
Source: Twilight
Twilight star Kristen Stewart played Bella Swan at the tender age of 17. Twilight, based on a novel by Stephenie Meyer, was a massive financial success in 2008, grossing about $400 million worldwide. Because of how well the role went over, Kristen went on to have a fruitful career as an actress and a director. In both 2010 and 2012, she topped the charts as the highest-paid actress in the world. She has appeared in approximately 50 films, and at age 29, she has a net worth of nearly $100 million.
2. Daniel Radcliffe
Source: Harry Potter
Harry Potter is one of our most well-known fictional characters. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, a film adaptation of J.K. Rowling's fantasy novels, was released in 2001 and quickly became a financial success, grossing over $975 million worldwide. Success with the first film led to the production of seven more films in the series, all of which starred Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter and were produced between 2002 and 2011. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows—Part II has earned $1.4 billion, making the entire series the highest-grossing film franchise. Daniel is looking for new film opportunities now that he's worth $110 million.
3. Emma Stone
Source: Superbad
Emma Stone has starred in many successful films over the past decade. As one of the most successful actresses in Hollywood, she accumulated a $28 million fortune before reaching the age of 30. She had a few guest appearances on TV series in the early 2000s, but her breakthrough came with the lead role in the critically acclaimed comedy Superbad, released in 2007. Her sudden fame helped her secure major parts in blockbuster movies like Zombieland, Easy A, Crazy, Stupid Love, The Amazing Spider-Man, and La La Land. Her performance in La La Land, her highest-grossing film to date, earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress.
4. Ryan Gosling
Source: The Notebook
Ryan Gosling is one of the best-known actors of our time. Gosling has shown that his fans, mostly women, are not just fooled by his talent. Even though he was in a few movies in the early 2000s, 2004's The Notebook made him a star. This dreamy Canadian actor plays opposite Rachel McAdams and checks all the boxes for the perfect rom-com lead. Ryan Gosling has done well in both his personal and professional lives. He is thought to be worth about $60 million. He has been with Eva Mendes since 2011, and they have two children.
5. Channing Tatum
Source: Magic Mike
Channing Tatum's role in the 2012 movie Magic Mike made him a huge star. Even though he had been in a few well-received movies before Magic Mike, nothing could compare to the craze it caused. The movie is loosely based on the director's life, showing how the underground male
Entertainment industry works. The movie made $168 million at the box office, which led to a sequel, Magic Mike XXL, which came out in 2015. Tatum just got a divorce from his wife of nine years, Jenna Dewan. He is worth $50 million. Since 2018, he's been with singer Jessie J.
6. Steve Carrell
Source: The 40-Year-Old Virgin
Everyone knows who Steve Carrell is now. Before being the main character on the hit TV show The Office, he played the nerdy Andy Stitzer in the 2005 cult film The 40-Year-Old Virgin. People liked his unique sense of humor and "guy next door" vibe in this role. Since 2005, he has been in more than 30 movies. He is one of the most sought-after actors in the business. Steve has recently shown how good he is as a dramatic actor in Freeheld and Beautiful Boy movies, which are not comedies. He is worth about $50 million, and that number will probably go up in the coming years if he keeps getting lead roles in Hollywood hits.
7. Kate Winslet
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Titanic, which came out in 1997, made Kate Winslet famous worldwide. At the time, the movie made the most money at the box office, with $2.2 billion. Only three movies, including Titanic, have won 11 Oscars. Her amazing career took off after that amazing performance. She has been in many movies, including Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Reader, and Sense and Sensibility. Kate has a net worth of about $45 million. She is one of the most respected and loved actresses of our time.