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Shannon Elizabeth<\/span><\/h2>\n
People around the world<\/a> fell in love with the American Pie <\/i>series. Shannon Elizabeth portrayed Nadia in these famed movies as the international student no one could get enough of. Even though she played in other movies, nothing could top her performance in <\/span>American Pie. <\/span><\/i>She was unable to truly shake her title as Nadia. Now, she’s an animal activist, environmentalist, and launched her very own vegan jewelry line (via <\/span>The Sun<\/span><\/a>). <\/span><\/p>\n
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Peter Billingsley<\/span><\/h2>\n
Everyone needs to watch “A Christmas Story” at least once in their lives, especially during the holidays. There’s no better way to celebrate the holiday spirit than with this heartwarming movie, where Peter Billingsley portrayed Ralphie. No one knows how the movie became a success, and he said, “Nobody had any expectations. It was this quirky, weird period movie about a kid who wants this BB gun, with all these dream sequences and fantasies. It’s kind of eccentric. It’s an odd tone, but clearly, the filmmakers got it right.” This is how Peter made his way to fame in the movie industry, though his acting career quickly flamed out after the fact and he became a producer instead (via <\/span>ABC News<\/span><\/a>). <\/span><\/p>\n
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Taylor Lautner<\/span><\/h2>\n
There’s no way you can’t think about Jacob Black from ‘The Twilight Saga’ when you hear Taylor<\/a> Lautner’s name. And even though he’s popped up now and again after the movie series, he was never as well-known as he was during Twilight. Not only did he fail<\/a> to branch out after the saga, but his looks made it difficult for him to find another acting career, especially after his role in Abduction<\/i>. Stephen Holden from the New York Times said, “I can’t recall another teenage star so opaque. If his physiognomy — recessed eyes that don’t seem to focus, a wide snub nose, and Elvis-y lips — conjure Neanderthal manhood after a cosmetic makeover, his boyish monotone with its utter lack of inflection suggests that he is an advanced robot simulating human speech without registering emotion or even comprehension.” That’s not a review anyone wants to receive, ever (via <\/span>Nicki Swift<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n
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Henry Thomas<\/span><\/h2>\n
If you’ve seen E.T. the Extraterrestrial, then you’re familiar with Henry Thomas. He played young Elliot, a boy who makes friends<\/a> with the alien in the film. Following the film, people recognized him in the streets. His mother, Carolyn, said, “We had to call the authorities a few times. ET was a real sensation, some people were fanatical about it.” He did not appear in any other films, and because this one was such a hit, there was no matching his success. But it wasn’t all smooth sailing. Henry admitted, “But it was also very disruptive to my parent’s<\/a> marriage. Our social life got weird. You get famous and suddenly every cousin that you never knew looks you up.” It affected his home life and it doesn’t sound like it was for the better (via <\/span>The Guardian<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n
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Gabourey Sidibe<\/span><\/h2>\n
Gabourey Sidibe’s acting career skyrocketed in the film ‘Precious,’ which attracted fans’ attention around the world<\/a>. Following that movie, she also starred in American Horror Story<\/a> and Empire, though nothing will match her original role in Precious. Even though she struggled to find success after the film, she at least knows her talent. She said, “I have agency. I am comfortable with who I am, I know my voice, I know what I want to say to the world. And I know what I want to give to the world and what I want to give to myself, I know my artistry.” That’s all that matters in the end (via <\/span>The Playlist<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n
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Patrick Fugit<\/span><\/h2>\n
If you’ve seen Kate Hudson’s film Almost Famous<\/em>, then you’re familiar with Patrick Fugit who portrayed William Miller. In the movie, we follow Miller’s life as he learns lessons<\/a> about growing up, relationships, and who he truly is as a person. Acting took a toll on Patrick’s health, and he fell into a state of pure exhaustion. He said, “We’re sitting there in a limo, and as soon as the sun rose and we had enough light, we had to start filming… But I could not stay awake and Billy Crudup would kick me when it was time for my lines. He kept telling me, ‘Patrick you’ve got to stay awake. It’s disrespectful to fall asleep when you’re off camera.’ Even when they turned the camera around and it was on me, I was nodding off.” Even though he played in other movies, nothing beats his original role in Almost Famous<\/i>, where he stole the hearts of many people across<\/a> the world. Surely, he did not want to experience that state of exhaustion again (via <\/span>Variety<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n
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Lilo Brancato Jr.<\/span><\/h2>\n
Lilo Brancato Jr. made his way to Hollywood in ‘A Bronx Tale,’ where he portrayed Calogero Anello. He also starred in “The Sopranos,” but because he fell into a state of drugs, violent crime, and alcohol abuse, he wasted his talent. He’s a work in progress and is trying to reclaim his life after his days of being a criminal<\/a>. He said, “You do the best with the hand you’re dealt — this is what I got now. I can’t change it.” Even though he can’t change the past, he can change the future (via <\/span>The Ringer<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n
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Sarah Holcomb<\/span><\/h2>\n
Holcomb portrayed Clorette DePasto in the movie <\/span>National Lampoon’s Animal House,<\/span><\/i> where she played the 13-year-old daughter of Mayor Carmine DePasto. And though she continued onwards to play in four more films <\/span>Walk Proud, Mr. Mike’s Mondo Video, Caddy Shack, <\/span><\/i>and <\/span>Happy Birthday, Gemini, <\/span><\/i>she never truly reached the success she had with her first film. And eventually, she succumbed to drugs and fell into a bad crowd, slowly disappearing from the movie industry for good (via <\/span>Eighties Kids<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n
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Laura Harring<\/span><\/h2>\n
Laura played the dual role of Camilla and Rita Rhodes in Mulholland Drive<\/em>. She was also the first Hispanic woman to earn the title of Miss U.S.A in 1985, though her role in the movie outshined that. People recognized Harring from around the world<\/a>, and once she made her way to fame, people couldn’t keep their eyes off of her. She said, “You’re eating a sandwich, some mustard gets on your lips, people are staring at you, and you forget. It’s a very interesting kind of feeling. If you’re not ready<\/a> to be the persona, you kind of shyly walk away. You want to eat your sandwich in peace.” Her fame is worth the attention (via <\/span>Telegraph<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n
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Elijah Wood<\/span><\/h2>\n
Everyone in the world knows Frodo from ‘<\/span>Lord of the Rings<\/span>‘<\/span>. Even though Elijah Wood tried to continue his career after this role, he found it difficult to find a role that matched the success of this one. It’s hard to follow another character as iconic as this one. Though, he recently got a role in ‘Yellowjackets’ and knows there are more Lord of the Rings movies coming out. He said, “I’m fascinated and I’m excited. I hope it’s good. I’m surprised—I don’t know why I’m surprised because, of course, there would be more movies.” Though nothing can match the originals (via <\/span>Radio Times<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n
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Zach Galligan<\/span><\/h2>\n
The movie <\/span>‘<\/span>Gremlins’ <\/span>is a classic and is still a bit hit today. This is where Zach Galligan earned his name in Hollywood when he portrayed the role of Billy Peltzer. After this role, he didn’t make it anywhere else, and his acting career fizzled out afterward (via <\/span>Comic Book<\/span><\/a>). <\/span><\/p>\n
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Jennifer Grey<\/span><\/h2>\n
The movie “<\/span>Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”<\/span> made its way onto the televisions of millions. Jennifer Gray portrayed Jeanie Grey, Ferris’s sister. She then went on to portray another famous role in the film ‘<\/span>Dirty Dancing<\/span>,’ where she danced with Patrick Swayze. Either way<\/a>, her acting career dwindled after, and she reached her peak with these two films. Unfortunately, she had a botched nose job and then was involved in a head-on car crash days before the premiere of ‘<\/span>Dirty Dancing<\/span>,’ <\/span><\/i>all of which ultimately affected her career (via <\/span>News<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n
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Paul Hogan<\/span><\/h2>\n
Paul Hogan starred in ‘Crocodile Dundee,’ and everyone knows him as an Australian man with top-actor status, thanks to these films. In an interview, he said, “I’m a one-hit-wonder. But he was a mighty hit. I don’t get recognized as Mick Dundee much now, but then I don’t walk around in the outfit. But the longevity of Dundee has been amazing.” At least he recognizes his success (via <\/span>Daily Mail<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n
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Tom Wilson<\/span><\/h2>\n
If you’re like the rest of us, you loved the ‘Back to the Future’ series. Tom Wilson portrayed the infamous bad guy Biff, whom we either loved or hated. Even though he’s a dedicated actor, people couldn’t shake the image of him as Biff and his career fizzled out after the fact. At the very least, acting wasn’t his full passion. In an interview, he said, “I made less money<\/a> than you think. I don’t talk about the movies much because I’m busy with standup comedy and music performances. Those performances aren’t near the magnitude of the movies, but I find them enjoyable and satisfying, so that’s the area of my concentration.” He has his other passions to enjoy (via <\/span>Upworthy<\/span><\/a>). <\/span><\/p>\n
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Carrie Henn<\/span><\/h2>\n
The little girl from the famous movie “Aliens” was Carrie Henn, who portrayed Newt. Even though she had no previous acting experience, she played alongside Hollywood legend Sigourney Weaver. But this was her one-hit wonder, and she strayed from the film industry. She didn’t think the movie was scary when she was in it, and said, “I just thought it was funny – like the Alien popping out… now it would completely freak me out…James Cameron, and everyone on set<\/a>, always showed me everything, and how it worked beforehand, which took away the scariness factor for me”. Instead of continuing with her acting career, she chose to become a teacher in a small town in the USA (via <\/span>Eighties Kids<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n
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Alex Winter<\/span><\/h2>\n
Alex Winter portrayed Bill S. Preston from<\/span> ‘Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure’<\/span>. He had success following the film, but his acting career didn’t last very long. Eventually, the movie and following series ended, and nothing else stuck with him in regards to acting (via <\/span>Reddit<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n
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Rupert Grint<\/span><\/h2>\n
The world of ‘Harry Potter’ stole the minds and hearts of many for decades. Rupert Grint portrayed Harry’s best friend, Ron. But after the series ended, effectively so did his acting career. He never made another screen appearance, despite his attendance and support to encourage his friends. Finally, he feels ready to release the character that’s defined him for the better half of two decades. He tried to get the passion back, even though he said, “I wasn’t sure if I would even love being an actor. Ron drew me into the whole industry, and then he was gone.” After playing in a one-hit wonder, it’s difficult for some actors to get back on their feet (via <\/span>GQ Magazine<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n
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Sofia Coppola<\/span><\/h2>\n
After first stepping into the spotlight of <\/span>The Godfather, <\/span><\/i>we knew Sofia Coppola was destined for the big screen. She then directed other films including <\/span>Marie Antoinette, The Beguiled, <\/span><\/i>and <\/span>On the Rocks. <\/span><\/i>She fell more into the role of director than actor and blew fans away with her natural talent and idiosyncratic style for directing (via <\/span>Movie Web<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n
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Quinton Aaron<\/span><\/h2>\n
The hit movie ‘<\/span>The Blind Side’<\/span> helped Quinton Aaron become a one-hit-wonder. He starred alongside Sandra Bullock, and he starred as Michael Oher, the football player. He caught the acting bug at a young age, and said, “I dreamed of being in movies at a very early age, and I started singing at four. I was super confident… That’s when I knew I was to be an entertainer. It was the first thing that brought me joy while being bullied by kids who reacted to my performances.” And even though he had several other roles, the one in <\/span>The Blind Side <\/span>was his most successful (via <\/span>Jubilee Cast<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n
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Barkhad Abdi<\/span><\/h2>\n
Barkhad Abdi starred as Abduwali Muse in ‘Captain Phillips’. Even though his acting scored him several other roles in films like ‘Extortion,’ ‘Good Time,’ and ‘Eye in the Sky,’ he was most well-known as Abduwali Muse. But on the day of the film’s premiere, he decided to quit<\/a> his acting career, saying, “How I thought about it was like, ‘When the movie came out reviews either gonna be good or bad. Either way, I cannot be working here.” He’s struggled to make ends meet since getting into his acting career (via <\/span>The Guardian<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n
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Nia Vardalos<\/span><\/h2>\n
Everyone loved the movie ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding‘<\/em> and most people couldn’t get enough of it. It was easy to relate to the family, and star Nia Vardalos took the hearts of millions as she played Toula Portokalos. Her career fizzled out after the fact, but she doesn’t seem too fussed about it. She said, “One hit is good. One hit is more than I thought would ever happen to me.” That’s more than most of us can ever hope to achieve. She will always be Toula to us (via <\/span>Today<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n
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Deborah Foreman<\/span><\/h2>\n
As the original scream queen of Hollywood, Deborah Foreman portrayed famous roles in ‘April Fool’s Day’ and ‘Destroyer’. But her role in Valley Girl was her most notable role even though she didn’t have as much success following that film scene. It helped her play alongside Nicholas Cage, and in an interview, she said, “When I acted with Nic Cage, we both acted from our heart, which I also refer to as heart energy. I only know Nic from his heart and his heart is awesome.” That certainty helped her make her way to success (via <\/span>Worcester Mag<\/span><\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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