Did he become a big star?: He never became a big film star outside of the Star Wars universe, but hey — he was Luke Skywalker! Today, he’s a pop culture icon and still working. His voice work as the Joker was especially notable. Did she become a big star?: Definitely in TV (on Cheers and later reoccurring on Modern Family), but less so in movies, although she did star in The Money Pit, Troop Beverly Hills, and The Brady Bunch Movie. Did he become a big star?: No. But he’s been a working actor ever since on TV (Hawaii Five-0) and in movies (like Daredevil…and a lot of “B” movies). Did she become a big star?: Nope. Not sure what went wrong — she only acted in a couple more major releases, including Hard to Kill starring her then-husband Steven Seagal (maybe being married to him was a full-time job). Did he become a big star?: Um…Kind of? But more of an indie star in movies like Mr. Jealousy (and notably Pulp Fiction). Did they become big stars?: No, though Lowell had a good run on TV’s Law & Order (and was Tom Hanks’s wife who died in Sleepless in Seattle). Soto starred in a couple Mortal Kombat movies. Did she become a big star?: Of course! She’s Winona freaking Ryder! Did he become a big star?: Yup. Jack Sparrow. Ed Wood, etc. Did she become a big star?: She did not. Although she continued to act on TV throughout the years, appearing on Chuck and Riverdale. Did he become a big star?: Oh man, how can I put this nicely? I hear he paints now. Did she become a big star?: Are you asking if Nicole Kidman became a big star? NICOLE KIDMAN?! Did he become a big star?: A big star? No. But over the last 30 years, he’s kept occasionally popping up with key roles in big movies (like Blade and World Trade Center), and recently starred in the prestige HBO drama series True Detective. Did she become a big star?: It’s hard to say “no” because she’s Juliette Lewis, you know? While she never became an above-the-title star, she’s consistently put in strong supporting performances in movies like Old School and August: Osage County (and now, she’s in the hit TV show Yellowjackets). Did she become a big star?: He did! You should google it! Did she become a big star?: Unfortunately, 1994 was where her movie career reached its apex. After that, she did lots of direct-to-video movies and TV (she reoccured on Curb Your Enthusiasm). Oh, and she won two Grammys, so…music! Did he become a big star?: I wouldn’t call him a big star, but a star — he played Robin in a couple ’90s Batman films and top-lined hits like The Bachelor and Vertical Limit. Today, he’s most known for TV’s NCIS: Los Angeles. Did she become a big star?: She sure got a chance, starring in a number of high profile movies like the remake of Sabrina with Harrison Ford, but it wasn’t to be. She’s kept working, though, notably in Mad Men and Temple Grandin (for which she won an Emmy). Did they become big stars?: Yep…and in 2020, they did a third Bad Boys movie. Did she become a big star?: Yes! And we wish she’d come back and make another movie! Did he become a big star?: He became, like, a minor big star? Is that a thing? He earned an Academy Award nomination for As Good As It Gets and continued to earn starring roles for the next couple decades…notably in the indie sensation Little Miss Sunshine. Did she become a big star?: She did, but mostly for her award-winning TV work on Homeland and Temple Grandin. Note: I couldn’t find a photo of her at ShoWest, so the one above is from the 1997 Academy Awards. Did he become a big star?: I mean…not in the movies! He only made a few more before focusing on broadcasting for the NFL. Did she become a big star?: Not really. She headlined a number of features after this, but none became big hits. She’s grown into a steady supporting player in films, though, and earned an Emmy nomination for her impressive performance in The Riches. Did he become a big star?: He did! Did she become a big star?: She was…just about…for the next five years or so when she starred in hit movies like Bowfinger, From Hell, and Committed. Things petered off after that, although she still did a lot of TV and was great in the smash comedy hit The Hangover. Did he become a big star?: A big star? No. But he’s had a long career as an in-demand supporting actor in notable films like Avatar, Ted, and Selma. Did she become a big star?: For a time, yes. She won another Oscar for Million Dollar Baby and headlined the hit romantic drama P.S. I Love You. Did he become a big star?: Yes, Brothers Grimm and the landmark Brokeback Mountain cemented his status as a big star in his lifetime. After his death, his Academy Award-winning performance as the Joker in The Dark Knight became his signature role. Did she become a big star?: I think you can say she did, yeah. She starred in hits — The Ring series, The Impossible, and King Kong — and earned an Academy Award nomination for 21 Grams. Did he become a big star?: Oh boy, he did not, and it was a surprise based on the buzz around him. But a bunch of underperforming star roles will do that to you. He might make a comeback yet, though. He has a role in Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated Oppenheimer. Did she become a big star?: Since you’re probably saying, “Alison Who?” you already know the answer to this. Post 2003, Lohman starred in a number of underperforming films before retiring from movies in 2009. She went out on top, though — her last film, Sam Raimi’s Drag Me to Hell, was an acclaimed hit. Did he become a big star?: Not in the movies, but he’s been starring on the long-running TV show NCIS: Los Angeles since 2009 (with 1994’s Star of Tomorrow Chris O’Donnell). Did she become a big star?: She may not have become a capital “B” big star (her next two star vehicles, Elektra and Catch and Release, fizzled), but she’s definitely had a nice career. She co-starred in acclaimed art house releases like Juno and Dallas Buyers Club, plus hit family films (Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day) and rom-coms (Ghosts of Girlfriends Past). Did he become a big star?: ✅ Did she become a big star?: Not a big movie star — she never proved she could carry a film on her own — but she did appear in a lot of high-profile movies in a supporting capacity (Total Recall, The A-Team, The Illusionist), and she’s been the lead on TV shows, too. So, she did alright for herself! Did he become a big star?: No. He did star in three modest hits (Awake, Jumper, Takers) in the immediate years after finishing the Star Wars trilogy, but they were poorly reviewed…and soon, he was lost in direct-to-video land. Things are looking up, though — he just starred in Disney+‘s Obi-Wan Kenobi and will next appear in Ahsoka (both as Anakin Skywalker). Did she become a big star?: She’s definitely a big star if you consider her whole career (I mean…she just completed the EGOT!), but less so in the context of movies alone. Still, Respect was quite the star turn. Did he become a big star?: Nope. Movies weren’t in the cards for Brandon, but he’s done a lot of TV, especially on D.C. Comics’ shows. Did she become a big star?: Can I say she’s…getting there? Julia’s niece has been most successful on TV with the American Horror Story franchise, but she’s starred in some hit movies (Hotel for Dogs, We’re the Millers, Scream 4), and was just cast in Marvel’s upcoming Madame Web. Did he become a big star?: He did…for a period. Cripes, Spielberg cast him as Indiana Jones’s son! Plus, he top-lined Eagle Eye, Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, and two Transformers sequels, all hits. But his erratic behavior has really sapped his star power. Did she become a big star?: Not yet, but she might get there. She’s starred in the two hit Zombieland films, flexed her dramatic chops in Stillwater with Matt Damon, and has more projects lined up. Did he become a big star?: No. Except for a role in the 2013 hit Lone Survivor, and a cameo in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood, his career has been pretty quiet. Did he become a big star?: He did. Star Trek, Wonder Woman, Jack Ryan… Did they become big stars?: Not a one. Did she become a big star?: Sort of? She’s made three very popular Princess Switch movies on Netflix, and co-starred in the high-profile films Bad Boys for Life, Second Act, and Tick, Tick… Boom! Did he become a big star?: No, and — despite early hits like I Am Number Four and Magic Mike — he’s ended up mainly making low-budget and video on-demand films. Did she become a big star?: Not in the movies, no. The Victoria’s Secret model only appeared in one more film, 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road. Did he become a big star?: Yeah, he’s Thor. Did she become a big star?: I’d say the jury is still out. She’s only 25 and still getting lead roles in movies and TV (notably The Peripheral series this year). Did he become a big star?: Not in movies. Despite appearances in Lone Survivor and 21 Bridges, his feature résumé is a bit thin. He’s done well in TV, though, starring in True Detective, Waco (as David Koresh), and now The Terminal List. Did he become a big star?: He did pretty much, yeah. But then, uh, things happened. Did she become a big star?: She’s still only 25 and on the upswing, but you could say she’s pretty much there, yeah. She’s starred in the worldwide hit Bumblebee, joined the Pitch Perfect franchise, and headlined premium TV shows Dickinson and Marvel’s Hawkeye. Did he become a big star?: Absolutely. He was iconic as T’Challa/Black Panther, earned an Oscar nomination for Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, and was stellar in Get On Up, Marshall, and 21 Bridges. Did she become a big star?: Let me think…sort of, yeah. She starred in the Divergent trilogy and both seasons of HBO’s acclaimed Big Little Lies with Meryl Streep and a bunch of other big stars. So…she’s getting there. Did she become a big star?: Not yet at least. She did star in the hits The Longest Ride and A Dog’s Purpose, but film-wise, things have been pretty uneventful for her the last five years or so. She currently stars on TV’s The Rookie: Feds. Why he probably won it: For Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows (seriously). Did he become a big star?: Not for movies. He did, however, star in DC Comics’ Arrow on the CW for eight years, so he’s got fans! Did she become a big star?: Her movie career has been pretty quiet, TBH, but her six-year run as the star of TV’s Jane the Virgin made her a star of the small screen. Did he become a big star?: No. He did co-star in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story, but was cast before assault allegations were levied against him. Did she become a big star?: Not yet, but she just finished filming the lead role in Zack Snyder’s next epic film Rebel Moon, which the acclaimed director hopes to turn into a massive franchise. Did she become a big star?: She’s definitely getting there! After focusing on her TV series The Last O.G., she filmed a role in the upcoming big-budget adaptation of the Disney ride Haunted Mansion. Did they become big stars?: Only time will tell, but they’re both off to good starts: Dever’s co-starred with Julia Roberts and George Clooney in the hit Ticket to Paradise, and Feldstein was recently on Broadway in Funny Girl.
