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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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Russell Crowe Reveals Serious Injury He Received on Set & He Didn't Find Out How Bad It Was for 10 Years

Russell Crowe revealed a serious injury that he sustained on the set of his movie Robin Hood.

The 59-year-old actor starred in the 2010 movie. However, one stunt that went wrong almost put him out of commission.

He opened up about what happened and explained how he didn’t find out the extent of his injuries for years in a new interview.

Keep reading to find out more…More Here! »

Liam Hemsworth & Brother Luke Hemsworth Play Army Soldiers Together in 'Land of Bad' - Watch the Trailer!

Liam Hemsworth is teaming up with his older brother Luke Hemsworth for the upcoming movie Land of Bad!

The brothers are starring as U.S. Army soldiers on the Delta Force team and they appear in the movie alongside Russell Crowe, Milo Ventimiglia, and Ricky Whittle.

When a Delta Force team is ambushed in enemy territory, a rookie officer (Liam Hemsworth) refuses to abandon them. Their only hope lies with an Air Force drone pilot (Crowe) as the eyes in the sky during a brutal 48-hour battle for survival.

Head inside to watch the trailer… More Here! »

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Paul Mescal Talks 'Gladiator' Nerves, Co-Star Pedro Pascal, Russel Crowe & More in 'Esquire UK'

Pedro Pascal opened up about the upcoming Gladiator sequel in a new interview with Esquire UK.

The 27-year-old Aftersun actor was announced as the star of the long-awaited sequel back in January. Original director Ridley Scott is back in action for the sequel, and franchise star Russell Crowe has also revealed if he will make a cameo.

Speaking with the outlet, Paul touched on some rumors about the movie, including if he was playing Russell‘s son (“nawp”) and if he would be playing a gladiator (“I can’t get into that”).

Clearly, he couldn’t share big plot details. However, he did have some other big revelations, including insight about if he had reached out to Russell for advice and a recollection about his first meeting with co-star Pedro Pascal.

Read more about Paul Mescal’s Gladiator revelations…More Here! »

Russell Crowe Talks 'Gladiator' Sequel, Reveals Why He Should Be Paid for New Movie He Won't Star In

Russell Crowe isn’t starring in the new Gladiator movie, but he still feels that he deserves to be paid for it.

Director Ridley Scott cast Paul Mescal to take centerstage in the long-awaited sequel to Russell‘s Oscar-winning blockbuster. The cast has been slowly flushed out in recent months, with so many talented names currently associated with it.

During a recent appearance, Russell weighed in on the sequel, revealing what he really thinks about it and if he has any behind the scenes tea.

Read more about Russell Crowe’s thoughts on Gladiator 2…More Here! »

Aaron Taylor-Johnson's Gory 'Kraven the Hunter' Trailer Welcomes Him to the Marvel Cinematic Universe - Watch Now!

The debut trailer for Kraven the Hunter has just debuted online and it’s putting
Aaron Taylor-Johnson‘s portrayal of the iconic Marvel villain on display!

The film is an origin story of how the villain came to be the killing-machine that he is. This trailer is rather bloody, so some viewer discretion is advised. In one memorable moment, Aaron‘s Kraven attacks a man and bites off his nose.

Keep reading to watch…More Here! »