6 Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman, a little girl from Long Island, was busy eating pizza when she was spotted by a talent agent. Her angelic smile was quickly spotted by a talent agent and she soon found modeling work. She also tried her hand at acting.
Natalie was first employed in 1994’s cult movie Leon. Before that, she didn’t have any TV or film credits. Directors were immediately impressed by her incredible performance at such an early age. Portman is a highly-talented actress who has won many awards.
5 Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron was always creative, even though she trained as a dancer before being injured. She didn’t plan on acting, but she did end up modeling. Theron was not enjoying the best of times. Despite struggling to pay her bills, this would work in her favor.
Theron won over the bank teller during a heated argument. He refused to cash her check. Soon she was cast in 1995’s Child of the Corn: Urban Harvest and would be nominated for an Oscar 10 years later for her performance as Monster.