Stories of masked heroes coming to the rescue have been a part of our culture since we were little. To celebrate our shared love of comic books, many of us have dressed up as our favorite heroes, and countless others have cheered on these characters in the movies. It's hard not to believe in the existence of a multiverse populated by superheroes after learning that some of the greatest cinematic heroes also have a real-life narrative to share. Today, we list 9
actors who are cozier, cooler than their super hero characters, let's enjoy!
1. Mark Ruffalo
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The man portraying the Hulk has his own inspiring tale to tell about discovering the hero inside. The dream about a brain tumor that Ruffalo had in 2001. After experiencing facial paralysis and hearing loss in his left ear, he decided to see a doctor out of concern and was eventually diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma.
2. Robert Downey Jr.
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It's indisputable that since playing Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr. has become one of our favorite real-world heroes, despite the fact that his personal life has been full of ups and downs. To combat environmental degradation utilizing nanotechnology and AI, he established The Footprint Alliance in 2020.
3. Scarlett Johansson
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Actress Scarlett Johansson, who plays Black Widow, had a modest upbringing but is nevertheless a hero. She credits her upbringing in poverty as a driving force behind her success and her role as an Oxfam ambassador.
4. Gal Gadot
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Gal Gadot embodies Wonder Woman, the comic book heroine who has become a symbol of feminism, admirably. She has made it her mission to disprove the assumptions made about women in particular genres. She encourages young women to be courageous by sharing her own story of military duty and empowerment.
5. Tom Holland
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Tom Holland demonstrates that it is not necessary to constantly dress as a superhero to perform heroic deeds. He is our hero not just because he never gave up on his acting career or on his ambition of playing Spider-Man, but also because he has continued to do good things ever since he landed the part.
On a trip to Hawaii he once saw a young woman pass out and rushed to her rescue. While he was in New York for an autograph signing, he rescued a woman who was being squished by the crowd and was about to be crushed against the barriers.
6. Chris Pratt
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Chris Pratt is the embodiment of the phrase "from zero to hero," since his transformation into Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy was everything but smooth. The fact that he showed us that "impossible" actually contains two extra letters is what makes him one of our true heroes.2
7. Chris Evans
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Chris Evans is living proof that there is a genuine Captain America in our world. In particular, we stress the fact that he is an everyday hero who has used his platform on Twitter to advocate for issues like Gay rights, racial and gender equality, and more.
8. Benedict Cumberbatch
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Beyond what we see onscreen in Doctor Strange, Benedict Cumberbatch also has his own personal heroic narrative. When riding in an Uber with his wife, he witnessed four guys rob a delivery man. He brought the Uber to a halt, and together with the driver, they launched a counterattack.
9. Paul Rudd
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To the extent that Paul Rudd is a hero in Ant-Man, he is a titan in comparison to his performance as the larger-than-life Star-Lord. Here are some of the reasons why he should be considered a role model. He pleasantly surprised Brooklyn voters in the previous US elections by handing out cookies to those who were standing in the rain. Despite the terrible cold, he was encouraging voters and displaying his compassion for those waiting in line.