You'll Never Believe How These Legendary Actors Got Discovered

He's A Jerk for a Living

Gibson had gotten into a bar fight the night before he drove his buddy to the audition. Director George Miller thought that Gibson would be perfect to play the villain role in Mad Max, but when he showed up a week later with a clear face, Miller thought he would make a good hero instead. 

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The More You Know

  • Actor Joaquin Phoenix was born in a cult, which might help explain why his siblings were named River, Rain, Liberty, and Summer. Their parents were members of Children of God group, which was founded in the 1960s.
  • Michael J. Fox's middle name doesn't start with a "J." His middle name is actually Andrew.
  • Shakira was banned from her school’s choir, and her classmates said she sounded like a goat. The Hips Don’t Lie superstar sure showed them!
  • Tyra Banks suffers from delphiniphobia (aka a fear of dolphins).
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