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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…

The Richest 'Hunger Games' Stars, Ranked (No. 1's Net Worth is $70 Million More Than No. 2!)

The Hunger Games movies have left a lasting legacy on pop culture that we are still feeling in 2024!

Boasting an ensemble cast of A-list talent, many actors who appeared in the initial set of movies have amassed impressive fortunes in Hollywood.

While Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, and Liam Hemsworth are undoubtedly the most recognizable stars from the franchise, several other actors involved in the project have carved out their own successful paths in the industry.

Naturally, we were curious to see how the stars have fared since gracing the big screen and ranked the biggest names from the franchise by their net worth. You may be surprised by some of the rankings on this list.

Check out the richest stars from The Hunger Games franchise ranked from highest to lowest…

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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…

Liam Hemsworth Replaced Actors in 2 Starring Roles, Including 1 That Helped Put Him on the Map

Liam Hemsworth is a talented actor with a legacy of success in Hollywood.

His most well-known role is playing Gale in The Hunger Games. However, he’s had other wins and has even more work lined up in the pipeline.

Interestingly, over the course of his career, at least two of Liam‘s roles were previously given to another actor before he took them over.

The first wound up becoming a breakout blockbuster that set him on the map. We haven’t seen him in the other just yet, but we expect to in the near future.

What were these roles, who did Liam end up replacing and why did the change happen? We pulled all that information together for you!

Scroll through the slideshow to see the two roles that Liam Hemsworth replaced another actor in…

The Richest 'Hunger Games' Stars, Ranked (No. 1's Net Worth Beats at No. 2 by $70 Million!)

The Hunger Games movies, adapted from Suzanne Collins‘ dystopian novels, have left a lasting legacy on pop culture that we are still feeling in 2024!

Boasting an ensemble cast of A-list talent, many actors who appeared in the initial set of movies have amassed impressive fortunes in Hollywood.

While Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, and Liam Hemsworth are undoubtedly the most recognizable stars from the franchise, several other actors involved in the project have carved out their own successful paths in the industry.

Naturally, we were curious to see how the stars have fared since gracing the big screen and ranked the biggest names from the franchise by their net worth. You may be surprised by some of the rankings on this list.

Check out the richest stars from The Hunger Games franchise ranked from highest to lowest…

Josh Hutcherson Reveals the Famous Franchise He Auditioned to Join, Talks 'Hunger Games' & More While Playing With Puppies

Josh Hutcherson opened up about highlights in his career while playing with puppies.

The 31-year-old actor sat down for an interview with BuzzFeed that featured a slew of playful dogs.

During it, he weighed in on everything from the role he would love to reprise to the prop he stole from the set of Hunger Games. He even touched on keeping in touch with costars Jennifer Lawrence and Liam Hemsworth, and the type of movie he’d love to make with the former.

Perhaps most surprisingly, Josh revealed the famous franchise that he auditioned to join. The role went to another young actor.

Scroll through the slideshow to check out the biggest takeaways from the interview…

'The Witcher' Season 4 Cast Shakeup: 1 Star Exits, 3 Confirmed to Return By Netflix

Season four of The Witcher is expected to begin filming in the Spring of 2024 and casting news is slowly being confirmed.

There is one major exit happening this season so far.

Keep reading to find out more about who is returning and who is exiting…