Kirsten Dunst
One of Kirsten Dunst’s early roles was as the adult vampire Claudia trapped in the body of a little girl. Due to the mature nature of the character, Kirsten had to portray her beyond her years. In one scene, she even had to kiss Brad Pitt, who was significantly older than her. Kirsten did not appreciate this at the time, and she confirmed her discomfort years later when she was already known for the “Spider-Man” trilogy, “Marie Antoinette,” “Bring It On,” and “Melancholia,” as well as the TV series “Fargo.”
Christian Bale
Christian Bale started his career in childhood, but he only gained popularity with the film “American Psycho.” Interestingly, for this role, he was paid even less than his makeup artists, who laughed at the relatively unknown and poor actor. A few years later, Bale could laugh himself, as he began working with Christopher Nolan, Adam McKay, David O. Russell, and other renowned directors.
Joaquin Phoenix
Joaquin Phoenix entered the film industry around the same time as his brother River. However, they never appeared together in a film, as River tragically passed away too early. This deeply affected Joaquin, leading him to take a brief hiatus in his career. Despite returning with renewed vigor, he still misses his brother and admits that he would most like to have a conversation with him again.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
After gaining experience as an actor, Joseph shifted to independent cinema, but everything changed in 2009. He starred in the romantic film “500 Days of Summer,” followed by Christopher Nolan’s “Inception” a year later, and then in Nolan’s “The Dark Knight Rises.” Shortly before that, he appeared in “500 Days of Summer.” By 2023, he also acted in “Snowden,” “Looper,” “Knives Out,” and directed the film “Mr. Corman.”
Nicholas Hoult
Nicholas Hoult gained initial recognition in his teens with the film “About a Boy” alongside Hugh Grant. His breakthrough came in the 2010s with “Mad Max: Fury Road,” “Jack the Giant Slayer,” and the “X-Men” film series. In recent years, Hoult starred in “The Menu” and “Renfield,” as well as the series “The Great” with Elle Fanning in the lead role.
Bill Skarsgård
Bill Skarsgård comes from a well-known family in the world of cinema. His father, Stellan, is known for “Good Will Hunting,” “Andor,” “Dune,” and “Chernobyl.” His brother Alexander appeared in “The Legend of Tarzan” and the series “True Blood” and “Big Little Lies.” Another brother, Gustaf, gained fame through the series “Vikings.” Bill tasted fame in 2013 with the series “Hemlock Grove” and later as Pennywise the Dancing Clown in the film “It.” He reprised the role two years later and played the main antagonist in the fourth “John Wick.”
Javier Bardem
For a long time, Javier Bardem was exclusively an actor in Spanish cinema and television. Even when he had the opportunity to play in a Hollywood film, he declined due to concerns about his English and accent. The same happened with the film “No Country for Old Men.” Bardem initially hesitated to take on one of the main roles, but eventually agreed, and his portrayal of Anton Chigurh introduced him to the world. After that, he appeared in films like “Skyfall,” “Escobar,” “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales,” and “Dune.”
Kaley Cuoco
Originally, Kaley Cuoco didn’t plan on pursuing a career in acting. She aimed for a life in sports, but her success as an actress convinced her to explore another field. After around 20 television roles, Cuoco joined the cast of “The Big Bang Theory” and became one of the highest-paid actresses. She earned a million dollars for each episode in the final seasons. However, Cuoco, like Jim Parsons and Johnny Galecki, agreed to a pay cut to ensure her colleagues received more, so for a while, she earned slightly less than a million dollars for 20-minute episodes.
