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Fictional Characters

The Most Hated TV Characters of All Time

Fictional Character

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Lifestyle

Behind every love song there exists a story of true love. From John Lennon to Mick Jagger to Peter Gabriel to Bob Dylan, these rockstars owe some of their most popular hits to the ladies behind them. Granted, there have been many male muses (it's rumored that Carly Simon's &quot;You're So Vain&quot; is about Warren Beatty and Alanis Morissette's &quot;You Oughta Know&quot; is about Dave Coulier), but the majority of history's most famous muses of rockstars have been women.&nbsp;Some of these famous musician muses were pivotal in the careers of multiple musicians, like Pattie Boyd (who was a muse for both George Harrison and Eric Clapton) or Courtney Love (who inspired both Kurt Cobain and Billy Corgan). And some muses inspired people who didn't even know them (Neil Diamond thanks Caroline Kennedy for inspiring the biggest hit of his career).This list includes some of the music's all time greatest muses. They weren't just groupies. They weren't just side pieces. They weren't just flashes in the pan. They were people who helped create some of the best songs to ever be produced, and without them, the world would be missing out on some true musical magic.

Edie Sedgwick

The All Time Greatest Muses in the Music World

Person

Famous Muses in the Music World, Ranked

They used to look one way, but now they look different.

Before & After

Photos

How can you tell when a movie is truly great? Likely when the actors finish the film, and you just want to see them back together as if they were a real family or really&nbsp;close friends. You want to check in with them over the years to see if the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrity-bffs/celeb-stalker" target="_blank">celebs are still hanging out</a>, keeping their signature looks, and saying the same catchphrases. (&quot;Inconceivable!&quot;)&nbsp;

Well, thank goodness for three things: Entertainment Weekly, Good Morning America, and social media. Because without them, we may never see these film cast reunions. Each year, Entertainment Weekly puts together <a href="https://ew.com/tag/reunions/" target="_blank">a reunion issue</a>, which Good Morning America usually covers on air. And for the ones that slip through the cracks - sometimes they just get together, hang out, and post their reunions themselves on Instagram and Twitter.&nbsp;&nbsp;

This list has some of your favorite classics, from <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/cast-of-the-goonies-now/donn-saylor" target="_blank">The Goonies</a> and The Way We Were to Forrest Gump and Clueless. Granted, there&#39;s usually at least one person who opts out of the reunion photo op, but who needs Joe Pesci when you&#39;ve got Goodfellas like Ray Liotta, Robert DeNiro,&nbsp;and Lorraine Bracco. Check out this list of movie cast reunions to see pictures of some of your favorite movie casts back together again years later. Reunited and it feels so good.

Your Favorite Movie Casts, Reunited

Film

Movie Casts Reunited | Iconic Film Cast Reunions

Lists about real catastrophes that caused enormous damage, human casualties, and metric tons of profound suckage.

The Biggest Mistakes

On April 10, 1912, the "unsinkable" RMS Titanic began her maiden voyage from Southampton in Hampshire, England, to New York City. Five nights later, she collided with an iceberg and sank into the Atlantic, taking more than 1,500 passengers with her.

The Ship of Dreams

RMS Titanic

In the early morning of&nbsp;April 15, 1912, the Titanic sank into the North Atlantic Ocean. Just four days into the ship&#39;s journey, this massive ocean liner collided with an iceberg, which lead to the loss of most patrons and crew members on board a few hours later. Poor lifeboat management, combined with the lack of a nearby ship, led to one of the biggest disasters of all time, and the wreckage of the ship still exists on the bottom of the ocean floor today. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Most people&#39;s knowledge of the Titanic comes from the Leonardo DiCaprio/Kate Winslet film, but&nbsp;the film generated many <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/titanic-myths/melissa-sartore" target="_blank">myths about the </a><a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/titanic-myths/melissa-sartore" target="_blank">Titanic</a> because the movie missed plenty of information and&nbsp;got other things &nbsp;wrong. For instance, did you know the Titanic was the first ship to feature a heated swimming pool onboard?

This list includes some lesser-known fun <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/whoa-titanic-facts/alby-thompson" target="_blank">facts about the Titanic</a>. For instance, newspapers originally reported that there were no casualties.&nbsp;The list goes on and on, so check out our fun facts about the Titanic below.

23 Facts You May Not Know About The 'Titanic'

General

Titanic Facts: Interesting Information About the Titanic Ship

List about TV season finales, series finales, cancelations, remakes, revivals, adaptations, and everything else you need to know for tomorrow morning's discussions at the water cooler.

Finale Finality

Entertainment

Nostalgia. It doesn&#39;t get better than that - which is probably why TV cast reunions are all the rage.&nbsp;You know that feeling when you see your favorite TV casts reassembled 20 years later? Part of you probably sighs, &quot;Remember the good old days?&quot; Meanwhile, another part thinks (with a smidgen of guilt, because you&#39;re 20 years older too), &quot;Wow, they look... older.&quot; Ah, the beauty of TV show reunions.

It seems that at some point, every TV show cast is reunited. Whether it&#39;s to receive an award, pose for a magazine spread, or just relive old times and have a meal, there&#39;s no better marketing ploy than getting the team back together one last time.

Sure, cast members have often remained friends, but others have pursued their own careers (some not even in show business at all, like Paul Pfeiffer from The Wonder Years, who became a lawyer).

Here&#39;s a list of some of the most memorable and nostalgia-filled television reunions.&nbsp;

The Casts Of Your Favorite TV Shows, Reunited

TV Program

TV Reunions | Television Casts, Reunited

Lists about Ian Fleming's brilliant, charismatic, possibly immortal British Secret Service agent, keeping beds warm and the free world safe since 1953.

Bond... James Bond

Spies

By now, everyone knows how much Daniel Craig hates playing James Bond. &nbsp;His face has been splashed all over the news with quotes about slitting his wrists before ever playing the character again. Although most of us rolled our eyes when he said that - what kind of a spoiled brat would rather kill himself than play 007? - it definitely got us thinking: what if being James Bond isn't all that it's cracked up to be?There have been 23 official James Bond movies over the past 50 years, employing hundreds of actors. But believe it or not, Craig is not the first Bond actor who trash talked the franchise. In fact,&nbsp;several Bond girls, villains, and M16 employees have also spoken ill of being a part of the Bond world, long before Daniel Craig made his case.This list showcases some of the other performers who talked smack about being James Bond. According to these guys, sometimes, you just don't like your martini shaken OR stirred. Vote up the best anti-Bond burns below, and be sure to let us know what you think in the comment section.

James Bond Actors Who've Hated on the Bond Films

Person in Film

8 James Bond Actors Who Have Trash Talked the Franchise

Practicing Medicine

Medicine

By now, everyone in the world knows that cannabis is not just a munchie-inducing recreational substance. It can also have big medicinal benefits for some. In fact, state after state has begun to legalize the medical use of cannabis to help sick people with issues that range from glaucoma and seizures to anxiety and Alzheimer&#39;s disease. There&#39;s some possibility it can even help treat cancer.

So, this begs the question - if cannabis has beneficial medicinal properties that were previously unknown, is it possible that there are other party drugs that also have some upsides to them (medically speaking, of course) And the answer, at least according to several studies, doctors, and experts, is &quot;yes!&nbsp;But let&#39;s be clear, we&#39;re not suggesting LSD, ecstasy, coke and the other drugs on this list are good for you, or that the drugs on this list should be legalized now. That&#39;s for the researchers and doctors to figure out. We&#39;re just compiling the available studies.&nbsp;Further research is needed, but these drugs may one day benefit human beings in more ways than just helping them have a good time.

This lists contains seven other party drugs that have shown some ability to heal the sick. Some are even used internationally by medical professionals. Check out these facts about drugs and find out all about illegal drugs with medical benefits. Should these drugs used as medicine be more widely accepted?

7 Party Drugs That Might Have Medical Benefits

Drug

Party Drugs That Have Medical Benefits

Breakups

Some people make $51,000 dollars a year, and others spend that amount on child support alone. Those people are typically wealthy celebrities. &nbsp;&nbsp;

As painful as divorce can be, when it comes to celebrity divorces, it&#39;s a star&#39;s wallet that can take the hardest hit. For some famous actors, musicians, and businessmen, the costs of child support payments can total into the millions every year. Celebrities&nbsp;like Halle Berry have gone to court to lower their obligations.&nbsp;And Brendan Fraser claimed he was so broke he can&#39;t afford it anymore. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Granted, there&#39;s a good chance the celeb child support payments don&#39;t always go toward the child. Instead, they might be used to continue the ex&#39;s posh lifestyle (we&#39;re looking at you, Denise Richards). Still these famous people can afford it, right? Perhaps Heather Mills put it best after getting $70,000 a year from ex Paul McCartney, &quot;Everybody knows he is worth more than $1.6 billion!&quot; But regardless of how much money they have, many&nbsp;celebrities still don&#39;t like to part with their hard-earned cash. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Who has the most expensive child support payments? Check out this list of pricey celebrity child support totals and find out.

The Most Expensive Celebrity Child Support Payments

25 Celebrity Parents That Pay a Ton in Child Support

Despite all of their riches and fame, celebrities' lives can be devastated by accidents, abuse, death, and other awful surprises.

Celebrity Tragedies

September 11, 2001

September 11 Attacks

Did you know that there are a bunch of celebrities who narrowly escaped death on 9/11? The terrorist attacks that took place on September 11, 2001, claimed over 3,000 lives in New York City, Washington D.C., and Shanksville, PA. Those who died on that September morning are lauded as heroes, saints, and true Americans. Thankfully, however, there are also many stories about people who narrowly escaped death on 9/11. Several celebrities, chefs, flight attendants, musicians, and employees at the World Trade Center cheated death when they avoided boarding one of the flights that were taken hostage that morning, or when they failed to go to work at the Twin Towers that day. Amidst all the deaths there are some truly amazing stories of little tweaks that saved lives.Both ordinary people and celebrities alike made small decisions that morning that ended up being the difference between life and death. Some of these seemingly insignificant changes to their routines included train delays, a chance encounter with Gwyneth Paltrow, a hangover, a last minute need for an eyeglass repair, a flight change, and a cigarette break. If these people hadn't made these exact choices that morning, it's unlikely that they would have survived 9 1 1.Some still carry survivor's guilt for their near brushes with death on 9/11, while others chalk it up as a miracle that they're still alive. Still others have brushed it off as mere coincidence, and refuse to allow their lives to be defined by what could have happened that day. One of the famous survivors, Mark Wahlberg, later landed himself in hot water for claiming had he been on one of those planes, he would've fought the attackers and saved the day. Seth Macfarlane, however, was just grateful he missed his flight, which ended up being one of the planes that crashed into the Twin Towers.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Join us in remembering September 11th, 2001 by honoring the heroes who died in the attacks that day, as well as those who lived to tell their tales.&nbsp;

13 People Who Narrowly Escaped Death on 9/11

13 People Who Almost Died on 9/11

Lists that explore the creative, visually stunning, most unforgettable worlds in film, TV, literature, comics, video games, and other media.

Fictional Places & Universes

Have you ever wanted to visit the house or apartment from your favorite movie or TV show? Want to swing by The Brady Bunch abode, rent out The Sleepless in Seattle houseboat, or have tea at the Downton Abbey castle? &nbsp;Well, it's not only possible, it's as easy as putting the the addresses of these famous movie houses into your GPS! &nbsp;&nbsp;Granted, some of those homes aren't real (sorry to break it to you, but Tara from Gone with the Wind doesn't actually exist) and others have been destroyed, but this list highlights some of the most iconic locations in cinematic and television history. &nbsp;&nbsp;Sometimes a film or TV house becomes a character unto itself, such as the estate in Poltergeist or the home in Home Alone. And other times, the famous houses from films and TV are just so beautiful (or quirky) that they leaves a lasting imprint on your memory. These are those famous homes!So, hop in your car and vote for the house, mansion, apartment, boat, or cabin that you think is the most memorable silver screen landmark!

The Most Iconic Houses from Movies &amp; TV

Famous Movie & TV Houses | Iconic Homes in Entertainment

Every elite, out-of-touch, sickeningly rich celebrity was once a tiny helpless baby. It had parents, grandparents, maybe siblings, cousins, aunts, uncles, godparents...

Famous Families

Unscripted

Recently, Taylor Swift was given the title of godmother to the new son of her pal, actress Jaime King. But what exactly is a godparent in the first place and what the heck makes Taylor Swift qualified to be one? Are there more celebrity godparents to children of other famous people?

The dictionary defines a godparent as &quot;a person who presents a child at baptism and responds on the child&#39;s behalf, promising to take responsibility for the child&#39;s religious education.&quot; Though the term has lost its religious connotations over the years, it still refers to the person who is not only a supportive friend, but also a mentor figure for a child, especially if something ever were to happen to the parents. &nbsp;&nbsp;

In Hollywood, however, a godparent often has a different definition. The Hollywood godmother or godfather is often a celebrity who lends some credibility to another famous person&#39;s potentially famous offspring. Sure, they can be mentors, but famous godparents can also give a celebrity child&#39;s upbringing even more star power.

This is a list of some of the big stars who have agreed to be godparents for their famous friends. It&#39;s guaranteed to surprise you.

Celebrities Who Are Godparents For Their Famous Friends

Celebrity Godparents | Celebs Who Are Godmothers & Godfathers

All about the life and career of the ageless actor Tom Cruise. 

Cruising Altitude

Tom Cruise

Some people think Tom Cruise, star of Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, is genuinely insane. Not because he jumped on a couch once or believes in alien thetans from outer space or because of his maniacal enthusiasm, but because Tom Cruise loves to do his own stunts in movies, no matter how dangerous.

Every time Cruise signs up for a new flick, it seems like the 50-something-year-old, 5&#39;7&quot; actor has a true death wish. According to <a href="http://nypost.com/2015/03/28/tom-cruise-throws-a-tantrum-unless-he-does-his-own-stunts/" target="_blank">one stunt coordinator</a>, Cruise is so dedicated to performing his own stunts that he&#39;ll threaten to exit a project if he&#39;s not allowed to do death-defying stunts himself.&nbsp;

True, there are plenty of actors who like to brush with danger when it comes to movie stunts, but that&#39;s when the stunt double steps in. There are only a handful of stars in Hollywood that are known for doing their own, and none is more famous or hands-on than Tom Cruise.&nbsp;

So for better or worse, here&#39;s a list of Cruise&#39;s craziest and most ridiculous stunts, all of which he did on his own. Vote up the coolest stunts Tom Cruise has ever performed.

The Craziest Stunts That Tom Cruise Has Done For Real

Does Tom Cruise Do His Own Stunts?

Lists about famous people caught acting like entitled jerks or even committing real offenses—probably expecting to get away with it.

Celebrities Behaving Badly

Lists of the unsavory news stories that shook the very foundations of our delicate sensibilities.

Ooh! Scandal!

If something amazing happens and no one is around to video it, did it really happen?

Caught on Camera

Celebrities

Celebrity scandals break all kinds of ways these days, but many start with embarrassing or damaging videos. Surveillance cameras and cell phone cameras are everywhere, and often they catch famous people doing scandalous, strange, or even illegal things. Famous people must miss the days before paparazzi wielded cameras on every street corner, any person could be quietly filming, and secret cameras could be anywhere.Alas, times have changed, and we live in a digital world. Even behind closed doors, stars can't be sure they're not being filmed. Ariana Grande took a lot of flak for video of the pop star licking donuts at a donut shop, but she is just one of many stars who have done odd (and we mean odd) things and been caught by cameras they had no idea were filming. Shoplifting, fights, DUI, racism, drugs, and affairs. These are just a few of the scandals that have been caught on tape and released for the American public to enjoy (and judge). Some you probably remember and some may be new to you, but they're all instances where celebrities were caught red-handed.Here's a list of the top CCTV or hidden camera video scandals throughout the years. Note that these are all instances in which celebrities were caught off guard or unaware by cameras. There are no sex tapes. The list includes a few cases of hidden or cell phone cameras, but the rest of these celebrity scandals blew up because of the surveillance cameras we all encounter in public. Ah, the power of video.

13 Celebrity Scandals Caught on Security Cameras

Celebrity Scandals Caught on Camera

Remember when Tom Cruise went on to The Today Show to promote a movie, but instead, he ended up dismissing postpartum depression, medication, and psychiatry? Why wouldn't he discuss mental health on national television? Tom Cruise is one of the leading medical experts of our time, correct? Wrong. &nbsp;&nbsp;Celebrities talk a lot and they get asked all kinds of questions a celebrity is in no position to answer. So is it any wonder that sometimes an actor, actress, musician, supermodel, or CEO shares medical diagnoses and beliefs even though they have no credentials whatsoever? This list has some of the worst advice or practices celebrities have ever publicly shared about health. Whether it's a detoxifying beauty treatment based on leeching, a belief that sunscreen is poison, or a shady weight loss pill endorsement, all of these medical and health beliefs shared by famous people on this list are far-fetched, to say the least. They're unfounded, unstudied, and sometimes blatantly wrong. But it's up to to decide just which celebrity medical advice is the least helpful and least scientific. Vote up the worst health and medical advice from celebrities. That's the only way we'll settle once and for all just which celebrity is least qualified to be a doctor. Vote away and remember, the next time you start listening to Dr. Paltrow when it comes to skin cancer or take Mark Cuban, MD's advice on blood tests, you might want to go see your actual doctor instead.

The Worst Medical &amp; Health Advice Given by Celebrities

Bad Celebrity Advice on Health & Medicine

After spending so very many hours watching a TV show, we form strong attachments - and revulsions - to certain characters. Let's rank 'em.

TV Characters We Love & Hate

Female Characters

Television is fun, but some TV characters are just the worst. For every beloved character on television, whether it be Mary Tyler Moore of The Mary Tyler Moore Show or everyone's favorite resident of the Seven Kingdoms, Tyrion Lannister, there is an equally and adamantly <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-deserved-tv-villain-ends/jack-rogers" target="_blank">disliked character</a> on the tube (hi, Joffrey and Cousin Oliver!!). This list ranks the worst of the worst, including all the most terrible television characters and most hated TV characters of all time.Yes, it's true that not everyone is going to like every character on a show, just as not everyone will like every person in real life. However, you will find that there are some characters that are so universally detested by everyone that no one bats an eye when they learn they're near the top of this list of awful TV characters.&nbsp;Have you ever stopped watching a show simply because one character annoyed you so much? This is a list about those guys and gals.The list includes some of the most vile TV characters. They aren't necessarily vile because they are bad or evil, but simply because every time they come on the screen, you wish they'd just go away. &nbsp;In other words, they're not characters you "love to hate," they're unpopular, disliked, and even annoying characters you just absolutely can't stand.Vote up the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-most-annoying-tv-and-film-characters-ever?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">worst TV characters</a> in all of television history that you dislike the most, add any other bad television characters that aren't already listed here, among the worst.

Shane Walsh

The 100+ Most Hated & Annoying TV Characters Ever, Ranked

Mockery

Have you ever called 911 because you thought your McDonald&#39;s <a href="http://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-french-fries?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">french fries</a> were cold or because you didn&#39;t like the sauce on your pizza? If not, then congratulations, you&#39;re a normal, reasonably well-adjusted person who understands the actual purpose of&nbsp; 911. This list, however, is NOT dedicated to the normal people, it&#39;s dedicated to idiots. Not just any idiots, but the type of idiots who think the police should get involved when they get the wrong type of burger at the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-drive-thru-restaurant-chains/restaurant-chains" target="_blank">drive-thru</a>. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Every single person on this list treated emergency services more like <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/companies-with-the-best-customer-service/the-working-man?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">customer service</a>. You&#39;ll be shocked how many times unhappy customers have made non-emergency 911 calls over culinary complaints, and even more surprised to learn what happened to these callers afterwards. Some got stern reprimands from the dispatcher, some were refunded by the police themselves, and some actually ended up in jail.

Your votes will determine just which 911 over food was the most ludicrous. These funny 911 tapes and stories may be the most hilarious things you&#39;ll listen to or read all week. We want to figure out which 911 call about food is the least appropriate for an emergency call, so vote up the funniest, most outrageous, and most unbelievable food-based 911 calls below!

22 Times People Called 911 Over Food

False 911 Calls Over Fast Food | Funny 911 Restaurant Calls

News to You

Popular Opinion

Who are the most trustworthy anchors and news personalities today? We all know the names Walter Cronkite, Edward R. Murrow, Barbara Walters, Peter Jennings, and Dan Rather. Through the years, Americans have connected with many different TV newsmen and newswomen to keep them up to date and &quot;in the know.&quot; News audiences form bonds with these newscasters and feel comfortable hearing the good and the bad news from these trusted and best newscasters.

Who&#39;s the most trusted working newscaster around today? From whom do you like getting your daily news, politics, and culture? This&nbsp;list of newscasters you trust includes those news anchors and newscasters that the American people believe in, ranked by US news watchers of all parties and beliefs.

Keep in mind: different strokes for different folks. In the wild world of political news coverage, not everyone will respect the same type of journalism approach, but regardless, these are some of the best of the best on TV today and this list combines everyone&#39;s diverse opinion to determine the most trustworthy names in news, on the air today.

Vote up the most trusted anchor or newscaster you believe in and always turn to when news breaks, or add the news anchors you love behind the desk if he or she is not already listed.

Steve Kroft

The Most Trustworthy Newscasters on TV Today

Most Trustworthy News Anchors | Trusted TV Personalities, Newscasters

Lists all about the Queen herself, Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter.

Queen Bey

America doesn't technically have a royal family, but if we did, Jay-Z and Beyonc&eacute; would definitely be the King and Queen of these United States. Not only has Beyonc&eacute; become one of the most successful entertainers of all time, but she's also an inspiration to millions of fans worldwide for her philanthropy, her passion, her music, and the awesome way she lives her life. &nbsp;&nbsp;You probably already worship at the alter of Queen B, but just in case you needed a handy list of reasons Beyonc&eacute; is amazing, we decided to make one for you! Check out these Beyonc&eacute; facts and prepare to bow down (bitches). This is a list of examples that prove Beyonc&eacute; is Queen. She's the fiercest of the Fierce, an independent woman, and a good role model for kids everywhere. If you weren't part of the Beyonc&eacute; fan club before, you definitely will be after you read this list of true&nbsp;facts about Beyonc&eacute;. You're welcome.

20 Reasons Why Beyonce Is Queen

Beyonce Facts | Inspiring Stories About Queen Bey

Historical Figures

Ah, the teenage years! It's a time when most of us stressed over prom dates or finding the right acne medication. But not the famous teens on this list! As an adult, you probably never thought you'd have teenage role models. But think again, as these <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/historical-figures-feats-of-greatness-before-age-30/setareh-janda">impressive young overachievers</a> accomplished things most adults don't even dream about! &nbsp;&nbsp;When you were between 13 and 19, your biggest feats were probably making honor roll or winning a basketball game. Maybe you got into the college of your dreams or received a scholarship for playing the trombone like a boss. But the fearless and famous teen leaders on this list will blow your mind with their ingenuity and relentless drive.From winning the Nobel Prize to ruling nations to sailing around the world to selling an app for $30 million, these teens didn't let their age stop them from achieving their dreams.&nbsp;Who needs to worry about getting a learner's permit to drive when you're busy changing the course of world history? Vote up the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/surprising-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-facts/jacob-shelton?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">teenage mutant ninja</a> rebels you're most impressed by!

By Age 17, Balamurali Ambati Was A Doctor

19 Teenagers Who Accomplished Incredible Things

19 Things People Accomplished When They Were Teenagers

Famous Teenage Accomplishments | Role Model Teens

Before they were mega-stars, celebrities in every genre were just normal people trying to make their mark in the world. 

Before They Were Famous

Lists for anyone trying to break into showbiz or hone their craft.

Acting School

Famous actors as film extras? It sounds wild, but you better believe it. Not every movie star was simply discovered sitting at a diner or at the first big audition they ever had. In fact, some of the biggest celebrities around got their start like every other struggling actor in Hollywood - as an extra! Occasionally they&#39;d get a line or two, but most of the time they stood in the background trying to be spotted, just wanting to make a few bucks and get their foot in the door of the film business.

For every extra who became successful actors, there are probably about 10,000 who didn&#39;t. But this group of background actors went on to not only become celebrities, but they became some of the most powerful and richest <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-film-actors-and-actresses-of-all-time?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">actors and actresses</a> to ever hit Hollywood.

Though you may have to squint to actually see some of them, they&#39;re there! They&#39;re much younger, but they&#39;re there. Which is the most recognizable? Which famous actor&#39;s early bit part is the most jaw dropping? And which Hollywood celebs got their start in terrible horror movies? Read on to find out!

30 Famous & Successful Actors Who Started As Extras

Actors Who Started as Extras | Celebrities Who Were Film Extras

"You can't help getting older, but you don't have to get old." -George Burns

Age Is Just a Number

Interesting

Many people feel that by the age of 50, they have done everything they should in life. But, in reality, being &quot;over the hill&quot; is only a state of mind. In fact, many people have accomplished amazing things after they turned 50, things that many people half their age couldn&#39;t even do. What have people accomplished after turning 50? What kinds of great accomplishments, inventions, and notable feats have older people done?

Whether it&#39;s brought about by a mid-life crisis or circumstances that had prevented them from going after their dreams before, these people did not let the failing of the body or the troubles of aging stop them from accomplishing great feats.

Climbing mountains, finishing marathons, inventing new gadgets, winning awards, going into outer space -&nbsp;these individuals&nbsp;have done it all. So don&#39;t count these senior citizens out just yet!

20 People Who Did Great Things After Fifty

People Who Did Great Things After 50 | Accomplishments After Fifty

Most people have had many accomplishments by the age of 30. They&#39;ve graduated college. They&#39;ve started families. They&#39;ve found a job. They normally don&#39;t break world records for flying across the Atlantic Ocean, found new religions, or invent the telephone. But some of them do! What should you accomplish <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/things-you-should-know-before-you-turn-30/elise?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">before you turn 30</a>? Maybe some of these talented folks&nbsp;and the things they did in their twenties can inspire you!

Every once in a while, there comes along a passionate and focused individual who doesn&#39;t use their twenties to go to bars and party, instead opting to do something that changes the world and affects the course of history forever. These notable people may have accomplished great things later in life as well, but they definitely got an early start.

Whether it be in the realm of sports, science, film, music, aviation, or adventure, these people have achieved amazing things between the ages of 20 and 29. Warning: This list may make you feel like a total underachiever, but hopefully it will inspire you to get out there and make a difference in the world, achieving your dreams!

30 Incredible Things People Achieved Before They Turned 30

20 Things People Had Achieved by Age 30

Miley Cyrus

Everyone is quick to hate on Miley Cyrus. Whether it&#39;s her twerking, her bizarre <a href="http://www.ranker.com/tags/music-videos?ref=internalCrossLinking_tag" target="_blank">music videos</a>, or her love of baring it all and smoking pot, it&#39;s fair to say that she makes a lot of people uncomfortable. It&#39;s no wonder that plenty of people out there like to slam the former child star and paint her as a spoiled, reckless brat. &nbsp;&nbsp;

But not so fast! Miley Cyrus may be outrageous, but she&#39;s also learned to embrace her role model status, even doing (dare we say it) GOOD for the world! Yes, Miley Cyrus is actually making a difference in this universe! &nbsp;&nbsp;

Not only does she work with dozens of charities, giving her time, her money, her name, and even her body to help people less fortunate than she is (a.k.a. nearly everyone), she also started her own foundation to help people in need. Here&#39;s a list of things Miley Cyrus has done that prove she&#39;s actually a good role model.

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Celebrity Facts

It can be tough for women in Hollywood, so most female celebrities are probably feminists, right? Some are, but the actresses and female public figures on this list all identify as non-feminist celebrities. These celebrities who aren't feminists have all made statements on the topic, and their &quot;I'm not a feminist&quot; quotes appear below.Feminism is defined as &quot;a range of movements and ideologies that share a common goal: to define, establish and achieve equal political, economic, cultural, personal and civil rights for women.&quot; There are many outspoken celebrity feminists in Hollywood, ranging from Lena Dunham to Claire Danes, Ellen Page, and Oprah Winfrey.But for every proud feminist, there are equally proud non-feminists! The famous women on this list have all been quoted as saying they do not identify as a feminist. Whatever their reasons for not thinking of themselves as feminists, each woman's experience is uniquely her own, whether she supports feminism or not.

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Pop Culture

Before they were famous, some of the biggest celebrities in the world were working odd jobs to make ends meet, just hustling and scraping by like anybody else. This list runs through celebs who found employment in strange and surprising places prior to landing their dream jobs.Do you work at Olive Garden? McDonald's perhaps? Well, maybe you're about to hit it big in Hollywood! Yes, this could be your origin story, because just like the rest of us, Kanye West, Megan Fox, Brad Pitt, and Helen Mirren all had to take some pretty menial, bizarre, and even humiliating jobs before they made it.That's just a taste of the celeb strangeness you'll find on this list. From selling pens over the phone to stripping for a couple dollar bills to doing makeup on dead people and even taming lions, the list of jobs that the rich and famous had before they were rich and famous reads like Kramer's resume on&nbsp;Seinfeld.Vote up the stars you think worked the best (or the worst) gigs before Hollywood came calling.

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Well, This Is Awkward

Sometimes reporters ask celebrities brilliant questions, and their answers provide insight and solve world peace. But sometimes reporters ask stupid questions instead, and every now and then the celebrity interviewee has just had enough. These videos of funny celebrity interview responses show some of Hollywood&#39;s finest getting into it with reporters and interviewers on the red carpet, at press junkets, and other interview situations. It&#39;s in the&nbsp;moments when stars get asked the most inane or ridiculous things that true magic happens.

Most of the time, <a href="http://www.ranker.com/list/most-obvious-celebrity-plastic-surgery/celeb-stalker?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword" target="_blank">famous actors and actresses</a> roll with the punches and answer stupid questions with just a roll of the eyes. They&#39;re used to this kind of stuff, right? Dealing with the press is just part of Hollywood fame. But sometimes they fight back with a funny retort, a smackdown, or a role reversal on the interviewer, leading to funny celebrity interviews like those below.

Which comeback do you think is the best? Did any of these celebrities go too far with their response? Vote up the most awesome celebrity interview responses to truly stupid questions below.

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Funny Celebrity Interview Responses (with Videos)

They're on your TV! And in every magazine! And all over the radio! What are you supposed to do? Just ignore them??

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A look at WTF anyone even does on Twitter.

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Twitter

As we all know, everyone, including celebrities, love to give their unsolicited opinions via social media. So, when Twitter was invented, lots of Hollywood stars made sure to optimize those measly 140 characters and let everyone know what was exactly on their minds, for better or worse. Sure, celebrity tweets are fun and give fans a glimpse into the lives of famous people, but celebs often find themselves in hot water for <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/2019-deleted-tweets/ranker-news" target="_blank">offensive tweets and Twitter controversies</a>.

When it comes to the celebrities on this list, 20/20 is hindsight when one wrong Tweet leads to disaster. Everything from <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrity-twitter-feuds/jacob-shelton" target="_blank">celebrity feuds</a>, losing money, getting fired, facing a public relations nightmare, and plain old embarrassment has&nbsp;occurred just because of one regrettable Tweet.

In the end, we can all learn a lesson from these celebrity tweets that backfired: always think twice before you add your two cents to a public forum. Here&#39;s a list of the most hated celebrity tweets.

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