You'll Never Believe How These Legendary Actors Got Discovered

Business Owner to Famous Actor

Copley founded several companies by the time he was just 19. By the time he was 24, he had already begun producing television shows, becoming South Africa's youngest producer ever. Through the connections he made and the good will he built, Copley ended up getting the opportunity to play the lead role in District 9. 

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The More You Know

  • Soon after moving to New York City, Madonna worked at a Dunkin' Donuts. She was fired after one week for messing with the jelly machine.
  • Before going solo, Britney Spears was in an all-female group called Innosense.
  • Before becoming a movie star, Harrison Ford was a master carpenter – a craft he still does as a hobby.
  • Lady Gaga spent $50,000 to find out if a ghost named Ryan was haunting her.
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