You'll Never Believe How These Legendary Actors Got Discovered

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A talent agent was looking through one of Mendes's friend's modeling portfolio when he came across a photo of Mendes within the portfolio itself. The man immediately became enamored with her and they met by chance afterward a short period of time. Because of this meeting, Mendes earned a ton of small roles, which led to her making enough money to go to acting school and land some higher profile gigs. 

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The More You Know

  • Jack Black is the son of rocket scientists.
  • Before he was a star, Harrison Ford was a carpenter. He landed the role of Han Solo in the original Star Wars film. “I was quite surprised when I was offered the part,” Ford later said.
  • Cameron Diaz and Snoop Dogg went to high school together. She claims he sold her weed.
  • Ashton Kutcher, who has always been a hit with the ladies, has webbed toes, and has revealed them on TV.
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