Before the Fame: 17 Actors and Their Early Roles You Probably Didn’t Know About

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Every Hollywood star had to start somewhere — and for many, it wasn’t glamorous. These early roles are a far cry from the red carpets they walk today. Let’s rewind the tape and take a look at the humble beginnings of actors who are now household names.

Anya Taylor-Joy — Atlantis, 2013-2015

© Atlantis / Urban Myth Films and co-producers, Collin Xavier / Image Press Agency ABACA / Abaca / East News

Jenna Ortega — CSI: NY, 2004-2013

© CSI: NY / CBS Productions and co-producers, Elizabeth Goodenough/Everett Collection/East News

Cameron Monaghan — Malcolm in the Middle, 2000-2006

Olivia Cooke — The Secret of Crickley Hall, 2012

© The Secret of Crickley Hall / BBC Manchester, Willy Sanjuan / Invision / East News

Aaron Taylor-Johnson — Kick-Ass, 2010

Zoey Deutch — The Suite Life on Deck, 2008-2011

Timothée Chalamet — Sweet Tooth, 2008

© Sweet Tooth / Appendix Productions and co-producers, Minichiello / AGF / AGF / SIPA / SIPA / East News

Danielle Campbell — The Poker House, 2008

© The Poker House / The Poker House, Invision / Invision / East News

Florence Pugh — The Falling, 2014

Brendan Fraser — Airheads, 1994

Sydney Sweeney — Criminal Minds, 2005-present

© Criminal Minds / Paramount Network Television and co-producers, Collin Xavier / Image Press Agency ABACA / Abaca / East News

Mackenzie Foy — Til Death, 2006-2010

Perdo Pascal — Buffy the Vampire Slayer, 1997-2003

© Buffy the Vampire Slayer / Mutant Enemy, Invision/Invision/East News

Kaya Scodelario — Skins, 2007-2013

© Skins / Company Pictures and co-producers, NIKLAS HALLE'N / AFP / East News

Logan Lerman — The Patriot, 2000

Anne Hathaway — The Princess Diaries, 2001

© The Princess Diaries / Walt Disney Pictures, Evan Agostini/Invision/East News

Emma Roberts — Blow, 2001

© Blow / New Line Cinema and co-producers, Jude Photography / Starface / STARFACE PHOTO / East News

It’s wild to think that some of today’s biggest stars once played side characters, background extras, or awkward teens in low-budget scenes. But everyone starts somewhere. These early roles prove that perseverance, talent, and maybe a little luck can turn even the smallest part into a stepping stone to stardom.

Preview photo credit Criminal Minds / Paramount Network Television and co-producers, Collin Xavier / Image Press Agency ABACA / Abaca / East News, Invision/Invision/East News, Buffy the Vampire Slayer / Mutant Enemy

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