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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…

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…

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35 Stars Who Regret Their Movies & TV Roles (& The Real Reasons Why!)

Not every star is a big fan of their own work.

Over the past years, many different stars admitted in interviews that they don’t love the movie and TV roles they took on in the past…even if the roles might be some of their most profitable and well-known works to date.

Sometimes, the actors have had doubts about their performances. Or, they had bad experiences with their co-stars or directors. And in other cases, they just decided that the script wasn’t all that good looking back. In any case, they’ve all since come out and said they don’t necessarily love their appearances in certain films and TV shows.

If you’re interested in learning about other creatives who don’t care for their own work, find out which musicians don’t like their own biggest songs.

Click through to see which actors reconsidered and regretted their roles years later…

James Franco and Girlfriend Izabel Pakzad's Night Out, A Friendly Fendi Fete

James Franco and girlfriend Izabel Pakzad are going strong!

The happy couple stepped out together for Milan Fashion Week last week.

James, 44, and Izabel, 28, sat front row at the Fendi Fashion Show held during Milan Menswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 on Saturday (January 13) in Milan, Italy.

Other stars also at the fashion show included Games of ThronesKit Harington, Red, White, & Royal Blue actor Nicholas Galitzine, Foe actor Aaron Pierre, Pose actor Jeremy Pope, model Lucky Blue Smith, Us actor Winston Duke, and The Crown actor Ed McVey.

“A Fendi life is one lived between town and country,” read the brand’s show notes, juxtaposing countryside charm with city sophistication led by Fendi men’s artistic director Silvia Venturini Fendi. Watch the runway show below!


Fendi Men’s Fall/Winter 2024-25 Fashion Show
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Kit Harington, Nicholas Galitzine, & More Step Out for Fendi Fashion Show in Milan

The stars are stepping out during Milan Fashion Week!

Kit Harington posed for photos while arriving at the Fendi Fashion Show held during Milan Menswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 on Saturday (January 13) in Milan, Italy.

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Other stars also at the fashion show included James Franco, Red, White, & Royal Blue actor Nicholas Galitzine, Foe actor Aaron Pierre, Pose actor Jeremy Pope, model Lucky Blue Smith, Us actor Winston Duke, and The Crown actor Ed McVey.

The day before, Idris Elba and more stars stepped out for the Gucci show in Milan.

If you missed it, HBO gave an update on Kit‘s Game of Thrones spinoff series.

Click through the gallery inside for 15+ pictures of the stars stepping out for the fashion show…More Here! »

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35 Stars Who Regret Their Movies & TV Roles - Find Out the Reasons Why

Not every star likes their work. Some actors don’t even like to remember that were in a movie or TV show altogether.

Over the past years, many different actors have revealed in interviews that they don’t love the movie and TV roles they took on in the past…even if the roles might be some of their most profitable and well-known works to date.

Sometimes, the celebs have had doubts about their performances. Or, they had bad experiences with their co-stars or directors. And in other cases, they just decided that the script wasn’t all that good looking back. In any case, they’ve all since come out and said they don’t necessarily love their appearances in certain films and TV shows.

If you’re interested in learning about other creatives who don’t care for their own work, find out which musicians don’t like their own biggest songs.

Click through to see which actors reconsidered and regretted their roles years later…

34 Actors Who Regret Their TV & Movie Roles - Reasons Why Revealed!

Not every star likes to see themselves on screen – and some actors don’t even like to remember that were in a production altogether.

Over the past years, many different celebrities have explained in interviews that they don’t always like the movie and TV roles they took on in the past…even if the roles might be some of their most profitable and memorable works to date.

Sometimes, the stars have doubts about their performance. Or, they had poor experiences with their co-stars or directors. And in other cases, they just decided that the script wasn’t all that good looking back. In any case, they’ve all since come out and said they don’t necessarily love their appearances in certain films and TV shows.

If you’re interested in learning about other artists who don’t care for their own work, find out which musicians don’t like their own biggest hits.

Click through to see which actors reconsidered and regretted their roles years later…