Lets take a look at 10 celebrities who went from reality TV to becoming the icons we know today.
Lets take a look at 10 celebrities who went from reality TV to becoming the icons we know today.
Emma Stone
Remember the charming and funny Emma Stone fromLa La LandandEasy A?
Poor Things / Austin Powers: Gold Member
The show didnt exactly become a huge hit, but the actors charisma was undeniable, even back then.
It wasnt long before she scored her breakout role inSuperbad, and the rest is history.
Who wouldve thought her road to stardom would start with a reality show audition?
Chris Pratt
Chris Pratts story is seriously the stuff of movies.
It was a humble start, but a stepping stone nonetheless.
From living in a van to starring in blockbusters it doesnt get more underdog than that.
Beyonce
Its hard to believe that even Queen Bey had to start somewhere, but she did.
Eventually, Girls Tyme evolved into Destinys Child, and we all know where that led.
Even Bey had to start small, and thats pretty inspiring.
While he didnt end up winning, his humor and charm were all there.
Back then, she was just a college student figuring things out.
But unlike many other reality stars, Jamie didnt fade away after her season ended.
Instead, she used that platform to kick off a serious acting career.
Now, shes known for her roles inThe Hangover Part IIandOnce Upon a Time.
Jamie is one of the rare few who made the leap from reality TV to real-deal Hollywood success.
Laverne Cox
Laverne Coxs journey to fame is both surprising and super inspiring.
She didnt win, but her determination and personality made a lasting impression.
Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarksons big break is hard to forget.
Since then, shes won multiple Grammys and even started hosting her own talk show.
Clarksons journey from reality TV hopeful to superstar is the ultimate success story.
Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson didnt winAmerican Idol she got eliminated in seventh place during her season.
But that didnt stop her.
Hudsons powerful voice and undeniable talent made her a star in both music and movies.
Her story shows that sometimes losing can actually be the best thing that happens to you.
In 2003, Hale competed onAmerican Juniors, a spinoff ofAmerican Idolaimed at creating a tween pop group.
The group didnt take off, but it gave Hale some valuable experience and confidence.
She switched gears, focused on acting, and soon enough landed her role onPretty Little Liars.
Reality TV didnt make her a pop star, but it sure set her on the path to Hollywood.
From there, she dropped her hit single Bodak Yellow, and the rest is history.
