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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…

Jonathan Bailey & Rege Jean Page Have 'Bridgerton' Reunion at CAA Pre-Oscars Party!

Jonathan Bailey and Rege-Jean Page are together again!

The two Bridgerton stars reunited at CAA’s Pre-Oscars Party on Friday night (March 8) held at the Sunset Tower Hotel Los Angeles.

We pulled together photos of more than 40 stars on the guestlist. That way you can easily see who was there and what they were wearing!

The 2024 Oscars with host Jimmy Kimmel will take place on Sunday, March 10 starting at 7pm ET. Check out the full list of nominations here!

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15 Soap Opera Power Couples That are Together in Real Life, Including 1 That Would Mark Their 50th Anniversary This Year

Love stories on all of our favorite soap operas are usually riddled with drama, and they certainly aren’t all built to last.

However, the sets of these sudsers are apparently a great place for actors to meet their one true love. In fact, over the years, many costars have gotten together in real life.

Like the characters they play, they don’t all stay together. In fact, we rounded up 15 relationships between soap stars that did not go the distance. However, there are just as many power couples who are currently together in 2024.

The list includes one couple that’s been engaged for two years, one who welcomed their first child just a few months ago and another that would celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary later this year!

Scroll through the slideshow to see all of the couples who have soap operas to thank for their love stories…

Kelly Ripa's Nutritionist Reveals Her Daily Diet: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Meals Revealed!

Kelly Ripa‘s nutritionist is sharing details of her diet.

Dr. Daryl Gioffre, who has worked with the star for years, opened up to E! News in an interview about her nutrition plan.

“I’ve never met someone who is busier than Kelly. She is supermom. She is just amazing on the show. She works out seven days a week, and she maintains this incredible strength eating lifestyle that I’ve taught her,” he said.

“Every time you’re hungry or you’re gonna put something in your body, it has to be something that is going to strengthen you from the inside out,” he adds of “strength eating.”

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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…

15 Soap Opera Couples are Together in Real Life, Including 1 Who Welcomed Their First Child in 2023 & 1 Who Will Celebrate Their 50th Anniversary This Year

Love stories on all of our favorite soap operas are usually riddled with drama, and they aren’t all built to last.

However, the sets of these sudsers are a great place for actors to meet their one true love. In fact, over the years, many costars have gotten together in real life.

Like the characters they play, they don’t all stay together. We were able to round up 15 soap opera couples who are currently together in real life in 2024.

The list includes one couple that’s been engaged for two years, one who welcomed their first child just a few months ago and another that will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary later this year!

Scroll through the slideshow to see all of the couples who have soap operas to thank for their love stories…

Kelly Ripa Reacts After Joining Madonna Onstage at 'Celebration Tour' Stop in NYC

Kelly Ripa is talking Madonna!

The 53-year-old Live With Kelly & Mark co-host was the special guest during the 65-year-old Queen of Pop’s final night at Madison Square Garden during the Celebration Tour on Monday (January 29) in New York City.

Like the other celebrity guests on tour, Kelly was pulled up in front of the crowd to help judge her backup dancers’ vogueing skills during the “Vogue” section of the tour.

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