Famous Celebrities and Their Daring R-Rated Movie Debuts

Ryan Gosling

Gosling earned attention from critics for his first R-rated role as a conflicted Jewish Nazi in The Believer (2001), which was loosely based on the true story of Dan Burros. Gosling put on some muscle, shaved his head, and delivered a number of violent beatings. His performance was critically acclaimed.

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The More You Know

  • Jim Caviezel was struck by lightening while he was on the cross in, Passion of the Christ.
  • Beck Hansen wrote and composed the music played by the fictional band S*x Bob-omb in the movie "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World".
  • For 'Fight Club' (1999), Brad Pitt had pieces of his front teeth chipped off to play Tyler Durden. He also took soap-making classes, boxing, taekwondo, and grappling lessons with Edward Norton to prepare for the role.
  • The Little Mermaid was Disney’s first princess movie in 30 years.
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