Actors Who Were Supposed To Be The Next Big Thing But Fizzled Out

Phoebe Cates

Former model Phoebe Cates made her acting debut in the film Paradise, which had a similar plot to the hit Brook Shields movie, Blue Lagoon. She later took on a controversial role in Fast Times at Ridgemont High. The steamy red bikini scene was her last memorable part.

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