These Celebrities Were Discovered In Unique Ways

Trying to make it big is even harder than it appears. While some stars might seem like they became famous overnight, it’s never really that way. Celebrities face rejection, doubt, and anger all the time on their way to the top. The journey rewards those who stick to it as it did for Friends star, Jennifer Aniston. Do you know what she did to be able to get into the limelight? No worries, continue reading and see her story and many others like her in Hollywood.

Theron Versus The Bank Teller

Charlize Theron was 18 when she moved from South Africa to Hollywood. Her cash was about to run out while living in a sketchy hotel room when she got discovered at a bank. Theron yelled at the bank teller for not cashing her paycheck, which led to her discovery.

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Stephan Vaughan Miramax Films
Stephan Vaughan Miramax Films

“I’m like, ‘It’s survival, people.’ If I didn’t cash that check, I wouldn’t have had a place to sleep that night. I said to the teller, ‘You don’t understand – please!’ I was begging and pleading, and a gentleman came over and tried to help.” The man who helped was a talent agent. She ended up in her first feature film a few months later.