r>1. Johnny Depp once worked as a telemarketer for a pen company in the early 1980s before he became an actor. 2. Marilyn Monroe’s real name was Norma Jean Mortenson. 3. In his early days, Walt Disney was fired by a newspaper editor who thought he lacked imagination. 4. Beyoncé is the first female artist to have her first six studio albums debut at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. 5. Sean Connery wore a toupee in every James Bond film he appeared in. 6. Lady Gaga was initially rejected by record labels before she found success on the music scene. 7. Britney Spears’ first hit single “Baby One More Time” was originally intended for TLC. 8. J.K. Rowling was once unemployed and living on welfare when she wrote the first Harry Potter book. 9. Elvis Presley’s natural hair color was blonde. 10 Leonardo DiCaprio's first on-screen kiss was with actress and fellow child star Alyssa Milano. 11. Bruce Lee was an accomplished cha-cha dancer. 12. Angelina Jolie is a certified pilot and owns her own plane. 13. Miley Cyrus auditioned for the lead role in the film “Hannah Montana” but was initially rejected for being too young. 14. Abraham Lincoln is the only president in American history to hold a patent. 15. Tom Cruise has an unusual habit of running in his movies. 16. Madonna’s real name is Madonna Louise Ciccone. 17. Samuel L. Jackson was a standby usher at Martin Luther King Jr.’s funeral. 18. Jennifer Aniston was originally considered for the role of Monica on the show “Friends” but lobbied for the role of Rachel instead. 19. George Clooney once tried out for the Cincinnati Reds baseball team but didn’t make the cut. 20. Michael Jackson died before completing his final concert tour, “This Is It.” 21. Audrey Hepburn was a trained ballerina and often incorporated her dance skills into her movie roles. 22. Natalie Portman was a semifinalist in the Intel Science Talent Search when she was in high school. 23. Hugh Jackman was a PE teacher before pursuing acting full-time. 24. Eminem is a keen comic book collector and is particularly interested in superhero stories. 25. Gwyneth Paltrow speaks Spanish, Italian and French fluently. 26. Clint Eastwood was once a lifeguard at a California beach. 27. Lady Gaga’s stage name was inspired by the Queen song “Radio Ga Ga.” 28. Brad Pitt worked as a chauffeur for exotic dancers before he became an actor. 29. Marilyn Monroe’s last film role was in “The Misfits,” which was written by her then-husband, Arthur Miller. 30. Mariah Carey has an extensive collection of Barbie dolls. 31. Jackie Chan is a trained gymnast and has won a total of six awards for his stunt work. 32. Freddie Mercury was born Farrokh Bulsara in Zanzibar. 33. Julia Roberts was a veterinary assistant before she became an actress. 34. Sylvester Stallone wrote the screenplay for “Rocky” in three days. 35. Lady Gaga is the first artist in history to have three singles sell over four million digital copies each. 36. Orson Welles’ last role was as the voice of the planet devourer Unicron in the 1986 animated film “Transformers: The Movie.” 37. Steven Spielberg was rejected twice by the University of Southern California School of Theater, Film and Television. 38. Madonna was once fired from her job at Dunkin’ Donuts for squirting jelly filling into a customer’s face. 39. Rihanna’s first name is actually Robyn. 40. Harrison Ford was a carpenter before he became an actor. 41. Beyoncé was a finalist on the talent show “Star Search” when she was only nine years old. 42. Brad Pitt’s first job was dressing as a chicken and standing outside of El Pollo Loco restaurant. 43. Angelina Jolie has a tattoo of the coordinates of the birthplaces of her six children. 44. Johnny Depp is a big fan of the television show “The Simpsons” and has even appeared on the show several times. 45. Julia Roberts was the first actress to earn $20 million for a single movie role. 46. Jennifer Aniston’s first movie role was in the horror movie “Leprechaun.” 47. Tom Cruise received his pilot’s license in 1994. 48. Bruce Willis was once a private investigator before he became an actor. 49. Elizabeth Taylor had different colored irises – one was violet and the other was blue. 50. Will Smith’s full name is Willard Carroll Smith Jr. 51. Natalie Portman was a member of the prestigious Harvard University Class of 2003. 52. Tina Fey was the first female head writer on the television show “Saturday Night Live.” 53. George Clooney was once voted the sexiest man alive by People magazine. 54. Denzel Washington once won a Golden Globe for Best Actor for portraying boxer Rubin “Hurricane” Carter in the movie “The Hurricane.” 55. Betty White was the first woman to receive an Emmy Award for Best Game Show Host. 56. Jennifer Lawrence was discovered while on vacation in New York City with her family. 57. Oprah Winfrey’s real name is Orpah, but it was misspelled on her birth certificate. 58. Tom Hanks was a theater major at California State University, Sacramento. 59. Julia Roberts’ brother, Eric Roberts, is also an actor. 60. Robin Williams once worked as a mime in New York City’s Central Park. 61. Cate Blanchett is a two-time Academy Award winner. 62. Eminem’s real name is Marshall Mathers III. 63. Cher was born Cherilyn Sarkisian. 64. Tom Cruise’s middle name is Thomas. 65. Halle Berry was the first African American woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress. 66. Matt Damon attended Harvard University but left before completing his degree. 67. Johnny Depp is a collector of antique furniture and owns a home filled with unique pieces. 68. Kim Kardashian’s middle name is Noel. 69. Audrey Hepburn was appointed a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF in 1988. 70. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was a football player before he became a wrestler and then an actor. 71. Kurt Cobain was left-handed, but he played the guitar right-handed. 72. Sandra Bullock was once engaged to actor Tate Donovan. 73. Mila Kunis speaks Russian fluently. 74. Michael J. Fox was once the highest-paid teen actor in Hollywood. 75. Christina Aguilera appeared on the children’s television show “The Mickey Mouse Club” alongside Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake and Ryan Gosling. 76. Kim Kardashian was Paris Hilton’s personal assistant before she found fame on the reality show “Keeping Up With the Kardashians.” 77. Will Smith turned down the role of Neo in “The Matrix” in order to star in “Wild Wild West.” 78. Jay-Z is the first rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. 79. Cameron Diaz was discovered when she was 16 years old while modeling for a fashion agency. 80. Keanu Reeves is also a musician and plays bass guitar in the band Dogstar. 81. Bette Davis was the first woman to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Film Institute. 82. Emma Stone uses the stage name Emma because her real name is actually Emily. 83. Daniel Day-Lewis is the only actor in history to have won the Academy Award for Best Actor three times. 84. Scarlett Johansson is the highest-grossing actress of all time. 85. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were once Hollywood’s most popular couple before they announced their separation in 2016. 86. Jennifer Aniston’s parents, John Aniston and Nancy Dow, were both actors. 87. Leonardo DiCaprio is a committed environmentalist and has even launched his own foundation to help combat climate change. 88. Tom Cruise’s first movie role was in the 1981 film “Endless Love.” 89. Julia Roberts has three children with her husband, cinematographer Danny Moder. 90. Beyoncé and her husband Jay-Z are one of the most successful couple in music history. 91. Keanu Reeves’ full name is Keanu Charles Reeves. 92. Angelina Jolie is the only woman to have won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress twice. 93. Meryl Streep holds the record for the most Academy Award nominations of any actor, with a total of 21 nominations. 94. Eddie Murphy once worked as a stand-up comedian before he became an actor. 95. Jennifer Aniston is one of the most sought-after actresses in Hollywood and has a net worth of over $200 million. 96. Johnny Depp is known for portraying quirky and offbeat characters in his movies. 97. Lady Gaga is an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and equality. 98. Pierce Brosnan was set to play the role of James Bond in the 1980s, but his contract with the television show “Remington Steele” prevented him from taking the role. 99. Reese Witherspoon has three children with her ex-husband, actor Ryan Phillippe. 100. Jennifer Lawrence was the youngest actress to have received four Academy Award nominations.
