Celebrities Accidentally Became Actors:
Reaching the glamorous Hollywood and becoming a star is almost every common man’s dream regardless of whether they pursue it or not. It takes years of struggles, auditions, and perseverance to barely even get noticed. But for the following actors who really are basking in the fame never ever imagined of being here in their wildest dreams. Hollywood fell on their path on a regular day for their fates were meant to cross. And given their success in this industry which demands you to be on your toes in the cut-throat competition, it is safe to say that the following accidental actors always belonged to Hollywood.
1. Will Smith
One of the topmost actors known for The Pursuit of Happiness, Bad Boys, and Men In Black, Will’s ambition was to become a musician. He was a teen when he made a music album. But the fast pace of his career track landed him in the sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air which turned out to be a hit.
2. Ashton Kutcher
Ashton’s ambitions lay far from the world of acting and entertainment. He registered himself at the University of Iowa to study biochemical engineering so he could find a cure for his brother who was suffering from cerebral palsy. But his fate drove him towards Hollywood after he was discovered by a talent agent.
3. Clint Eastwood
The legendary Clint Eastwood was appointed as a lifeguard in the U.S. military base before he switched his jobs several times. It took him a while to realize his true potentials which led him to Hollywood. He did not only become an A-list actor but also shined out as a talented and successful director who helmed some of the best movies ever. Dirty Harry, The Mule, Million Dollar Baby, The Outlaw Josey Wales, etc are all his works.
4. Natalie Portman
One of the finest actors known to take up serious and intense roles encountered Hollywood when she was just a kid. Natalie was 11 years old when she was approached by a talent agent at a pizza parlor. She took gradual steps towards modeling followed by acting, and before she knew it, Natalie became a worldwide famous actress. Her popular works are in Star Wars franchise, Thor franchise, No Strings Attached, Jackie, V for Vendetta, and Closer. She is best appreciated for her role in Black Swan that also earned her an Academy Award.
5. Jason Statham
The British action star had an alternate career choice which would have earned him the same success and fame. He was a professional diver and represented Britain in the 1990 Commonwealth Games. He eventually started modeling with no further plans. Jason was 29 when he got his first break and he looked back ever since. Now he stars in the world’s biggest franchise movies, The Transporter, and Fast & Furious.
6. Harrison Ford
Imagine the history of Hollywood without Harrison Ford. It’s painful to even think of a distinct face for Han Solo and Indiana Jones. Ford was set for a different career path when he enrolled himself at Ripon College in Wisconsin. But he eventually dropped out and became a part-time carpenter.
7. Estella Warren
The Planet of the Apes actress, Estella was a country level champion in swimming. Being an athlete also made her desirable to hundreds of modeling agencies. She was finally approached by filmmakers who catapulted her already successful career further.
8. Chris Pratt
The face and star of MCU Guardians of the Galaxy once led a life that barely allowed him to make his ends meet. His home was in a van and he served at food joints. The Star-Lord actor’s life changed for good when Raw Dawn Chong saw him and pushed him to achieve his big break. Chris immediately won hearts after Parks and Recreation and it continued even after he moved on to MCU.
9. Eva Mendes
Eva is best known for her roles in The Place Beyond The Pines, and 2 Fast 2 Furious. Today she is an actress, a mother, and an entrepreneur. Before joining the industry, Eva was pursuing her course in Marketing from California State University. But she switched her career and approached a talent hunter upon realizing her acting dreams.
10. Steven Seagal
Steven Seagal was the most desirable actor for action genre movies in the late ‘80s and ‘90s. He managed to reap his fruits from this genre with Under Seige, Above the Law, Hard To Kill, and so on. Steven was meant to be in action and martial arts one way or the other. Before movies, he used to be a martial arts trainee and went to Japan to explore the art. He was in Aikido training school where he encountered a Hollywood agent. The agent introduced Seagal to action movie directors and changed his life forever.
