You'll Never Believe How These Legendary Actors Got Discovered

So Bad, He's Good

Luckily, McConaughey was out drinking at a bar in Austin, Texas when he ran into a producer that loved his awkward charm. This led to McConaughey's first starring role in Dazed and Confused. He was originally turned down because the producer, Richard Linklater, thought that McConaughey was too handsome and kind to play the role of an older creepy dude who partied with young girls. 

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  • Hugh Hefner helped save the Hollywood sign
  • Angelina Jolie performed her own stunts whilst filming Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.
  • Before becoming a movie star, Harrison Ford was a master carpenter – a craft he still does as a hobby.
  • Jaleel White was the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog in multiple old animated series.
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