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It brought me to the thought \u2014 how many celebrities have started their careers as extras? Turns out…a lot more than you’d think. Here are 15 celebs that were hidden in the background before reaching the spotlight.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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1.<\/span><\/p>\n Brad Pitt: No Man’s Land<\/i> (1987)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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2.<\/span><\/p>\n Ben Affleck: The Good Mother (1988)<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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4.<\/span><\/p>\n Dan Levy: “Behind These Hazel Eyes” music video (2004)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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5.<\/span><\/p>\n Bruce Willis: The First Deadly Sin<\/i> (1980)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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6.<\/span><\/p>\n Alexis Bledel: Rushmore<\/i> (1998)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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7.<\/span><\/p>\n Nicolas Cage: Fast Times At Ridgemont High<\/i> (1982)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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8.<\/span><\/p>\n Charlize Theron: Children of the Corn 3: Urban Harvest<\/i> (1995)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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9.<\/span><\/p>\n Kristen Stewart: The Thirteenth Year<\/i> (1999)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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10.<\/span><\/p>\n Jennifer Lawrence: Monk<\/i> (2006)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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11.<\/span><\/p>\n Daniel Day-Lewis: Sunday Bloody Sunday<\/i> (1971)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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12.<\/span><\/p>\n Jeff Goldblum: Death Wish<\/i> (1974)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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13.<\/span><\/p>\n Evangeline Lily: Freddy vs. Jason<\/i> (2003)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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14.<\/span><\/p>\n Adam Brody: American Pie 2<\/i> (2001)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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15.<\/span><\/p>\n Tobey Maguire: The Wizard<\/i> (1989)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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It’s insane to think that some of Hollywood’s most iconic faces played roles like “Freak #1.” But everyone’s gotta start somewhere, and these are proof that even a few seconds of screen time can eventually lead to a successful acting career.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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So next time you’re watching a film, keep your eyes peeled \u2014 you may just spot the next A-lister! Maybe that’s what they’ll say about me one day…<\/span><\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Did we miss any celebs you think belong in this list? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! \ud83c\udf1f\ud83c\udfac<\/span><\/p>\n<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n