10 Actors Who Accidentally Got Famous: Incredible Stories Of How They Got It
These famous actors were discovered by chance, while they had common jobs. A stroke of luck led them to fame.
They say it's all about being at the right time and place. For these superstars, that was true to the letter. Perhaps acting was in their fantasies, but the truth is that they became famous by accident.
They didn't get tired of going to auditions, but fate wanted Hollywood to somehow reach them.
Clint eastwood
The Clint Eastwood thing was literally by accident. In 1951, the plane he was traveling in crashed into the sea. He and the pilot swam to shore, saving their lives. The episode led to him being interviewed on television, where his face caught the attention of the agents.
Evangeline lilly
Before rising to fame for "Lost," the actress was a model. And before that, stewardess. Everything changed when a representative from a modeling agency saw her during a flight.
Harrison ford
One of the most iconic faces of cinema of the last 40 years was working as a carpenter when a friend introduced him to George Lucas. His truncated career as an actor had made him change course, but this fortuitous encounter marked his destiny.
Jason statham
Famous for his action roles, the actor was a perfume and jewelry salesman when he was discovered. His very masculine common man look was his passport to modeling. Later, he decided to dedicate himself to acting.
Eva mendes
Having a neighbor photographer opened the doors to acting. Eva wanted to help her with her work and posed for some photos. These images ended up in a modeling agency and the call to fame was not delayed.
Ashton Kutcher
He was close to graduating as an engineer, but fate wanted an agent to see him in a bar and invite him to participate in a modeling contest. Not only did he participate, but he got first place.
Marilyn monroe
Yes, the unforgettable Marilyn Monroe was not planning to be an actress. Towards the end of World War II she was working in a munitions factory, when a photographer attended the site to show the work of women during the war. Her face did not go unnoticed and she soon began posing as a model.
Steven Seagal
An expert in martial arts, he lived by teaching this discipline and creating action choreography for films. It turned out that one of his students was an agent and he decided to introduce him to a Hollywood producer.
Rosario Dawson
Young Rosario was sitting on some steps in Manhattan when director Larry Clark found her perfect to play a role in his first movie, “Kids” (1995).
Chris pratt
The "Guardians of the Galaxy" actor was working as a waiter when it was his turn to serve director Rae Dawn Chong. She proposed to him to star in her short "Cursed Part 3."
