You'll Never Believe How These Legendary Actors Got Discovered

Kristen Wiig

Wiig didn't really think about going further with acting as a career choice. She was studying drama in college, but she felt her passion waver quite a bit towards the end of her time in school. But, with the help of an empathetic teacher, she was urged to continue acting to start a career in the industry...

Everyone Needs a Little Push

Wiig moved to Los Angeles a few years after she graduated, and she became a member of The Groundlings improv group. After slogging through the shady end of Hollywood, Wiig was given her big break in 2006 when she was cast as a stage actress on Saturday Night Live. 

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The More You Know

  • 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.
  • Steve Jobs became a vegan because he believed it would stop him having body odor, reducing his need to shower.
  • One of David Bowie's eyes was permanently dilated.
  • Matthew McConaughey has a phobia about revolving doors.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.