You'll Never Believe How These Legendary Actors Got Discovered

The Accidental Super Star

Monroe was working as a factory employee when a U.S. military photographer snapped a photo of her to test his film. That photo ended up being posted in a magazine, and Monroe's modeling life blossomed outward. She eventually died her hair straw-colored and became the "blonde bombshell" that everyone knows and loves. 

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The More You Know

  • Jamie Lee Curtis is Jake Gyllenhaal's godmother, and Jake is Heath Ledger's daughter's godfather.
  • Miley Cyrus first tried out for Hannah Montana at the age of 11. She was denied due to her age.
  • One of David Bowie's eyes was permanently dilated.
  • Bill Murray was arrested when he was 20 for trying to bring 10 pounds of marijuana on a plane.
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