Famous Celebrities and Their Daring R-Rated Movie Debuts

Nikki Reed

Reed was cast alongside Evan Rachel Wood in 2003’s Thirteen. She co-wrote the script along with director Catherine Hardwicke, who was her “surrogate mother.” The film deals with sensitive topics like addiction and sex, which was loosely based on Hardwicke’s own struggles. Reed won an Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance.

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The More You Know

  • John Travolta would have played Maverick in Top Gun if his asking price wasn't too high.
  • Samuel L. Jackson has a clause in his film contracts that allows him to play golf during film shoots whenever he wants.
  • In 2002, Steven Spielberg finally finished college after a 33-year hiatus. He turned in Schindler’s List for his student film requirement.
  • The first public movie screening was held in 1895 in Paris.
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