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30 Famous Actors Who Starred on Soap Operas (So Many Oscar Winners & Nominees Are On The List!)

Soap operas are renowned for their drama and constantly twisting stories. But did you know that they are also a breeding ground for some of Hollywood’s biggest stars?

So many A-list actors have brought characters to life on some of the most beloved sudsers over the years.

For many of them, it was near the start of their career. Some of them made history in their role on the soap opera – like the actor who played the first openly gay teen on daytime TV. All of them have gone on to find incredible success in blockbusters.

We did some digging ahead of the Oscars and were able to round up 30 examples of famed actors who have starred on soap operas. It turns out that quite a few Oscar winners and nominees owe a soap opera for the start of their career.

Scroll through the slideshow to see who all made the list…

Gwyneth Paltrow's Complete Dating History - See a Rundown of Her Famous Exes!

We’re taking a look back at all of the men Gwyneth Paltrow has loved since becoming one of Hollywood’s biggest stars.

The 51-year-old Goop founder and Marvel Cinematic Universe star has been a mainstay in the industry since she hit it big in the second half of the ’90s. Even before then she was carving out a name for herself.

On the romantic front, she’s been linked to some serious stars over the years and has been married twice and engaged three times.

We learned some big news about one of Gwyneth‘s exes and decided to revisit her complete dating history.

Click through the slideshow to see all of the famous men Gwyneth Paltrow has been linked to over the years…

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14 Actors Who Passed on Iconic Roles (1 Missed Out on a $250 Million Payday & a Pop Icon Said No to Playing Catwoman!)

Hollywood can become a bit of a guessing game at times.

Actors have to field a list of potential roles and decide which one seems the most promising. In doing so, they might end up missing out on a chance to star in a project that becomes a serious blockbuster.

We previously rounded up 12 actors who nearly passed on what would become their most iconic roles. However, there are even more actors who did say “no thanks” to appearing in solid-gold hits.

For instance, one A-lister opted out of starring in Avatar. In the process, they missed out on a $250 million payday! A pop icon had some regrets about passing on a chance to play Catwoman. One actress was even offered a chance to play Neo, a male role, in The Matrix!

You’ll be surprised to see who was offered a chance to star in movies such as Legally Blonde and Forrest Gump and who passed on roles within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Scroll through the slideshow to see which actors passed on major roles and why…

30 Stars Reveal How They Spent Their First Paychecks (See What They Bought & How Much They're Worth Now!)

Have you ever dreamed about what you would spend your money on after cashing your first Hollywood paycheck?

So many of us probably imagine buying designer clothes, cool cars or amazing tech. It turns out that we are not alone. In fact, many celebrities have admitted to using some of their first paychecks to buy just that.

However, other stars have revealed some more… unexpected purchases that they’ve made after landing their first big pay day.

One star took their family bowling, and another recalled buying their very own ice cream truck. Someone headed straight to the pet store to take home a new pet.

A famous actor even bought a gift for someone else’s grandma! How sweet is that?!

We rounded up 30 stars who have discussed their first big purchases. The list even includes someone who dropped $1 million in a day and wound up overdrawing their bank account.

See what they bought and what their estimated net worth is years into their successful careers.

Scroll through the slideshow to see how all of these celebrities spent their first big paychecks…

7 A-List Actors Could Have Starred in 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' Before Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt (Including 1 of His Exes!)

Mr. & Mrs. Smith went down in history as the movie that birthed Brangelina. However, it could have very easily starred several other A-list actors.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie‘s chemistry took the movie about a husband and wife who work as assassins for opposing agencies to the next level.

Their versions of Jane and John Smith absolutely sizzle so hotly on screen that they sparked romance rumors while filming and wound up dating and eventually getting married in the years that followed.

While the movie is famous for introducing us to the former A-list couple, it turns out that they almost weren’t paired up in the roles. In fact, Brad was first tied to the movie with another popular actress. However, she had to back out, which led to Brad also briefly departing the project.

After that, several other stars were considered for the roles of Jane and John before Brad and Angelina were finally cast.

The list includes a popular singer, one of Brad‘s exes and so many more of Hollywood’s most recognizable stars.

Scroll through the slideshow to see the actors who could have landed Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s parts in Mr. & Mrs. Smith…

30 Famous Actors Who Starred on Soap Operas (Including Oscar Winners & the First Actor to Play a Gay Teen on Daytime TV)

Soap operas are renowned for their drama and constantly twisting stories. But did you know that they are also a breeding ground for some of Hollywood’s biggest stars?

So many A-list actors have brought characters to life on some of the most beloved sudsers over the years.

For many of them, it was near the start of their career. Some of them made history in their role on the soap opera – like the actor who played the first openly gay teen on daytime TV. Others have gone on to find incredible success in blockbusters.

We did some digging and were able to round up 30 examples of famed actors who have starred on soap operas.

There are a few Oscar winners on this list, several musicians and, overall, a couple of big surprises!

Scroll through the slideshow to see who all made the list…

Brad Pitt & Ines De Ramon Moving In Together was 'Natural,' Actor 'Found His Spark Again' With First Serious Girlfriend Since Divorce

An insider is opening up about Brad Pitt‘s relationship with Ines De Ramon following a report that they moved in together.

Earlier this week it was reported that the 60-year-old Oscar winner and his girlfriend had taken the exciting new step in their relationship.

An insider opened up about what inspired the decision for their move. They also revealed how the relationship, Brad‘s first serious one since splitting from Angelina Jolie, has been good for him.

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