You'll Never Believe How These Legendary Actors Got Discovered

Sharlto Copley

Strangely enough, Copley is one of the only people on this list that actually tried to seek out a career in acting. He performed in school plays, studied theater in college, and got involved in many local theaters and productions. Sadly, Copley got beat down by the lack of money that the entertainment field has to offer, so he took the business route instead...

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

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  • A far cry from her upper-class role on Gossip Girl, Leighton Meester was born in prison; her mother was serving time for smuggling drugs.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.