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30 Famous Actors Who Starred on Soap Operas (So Many Oscar Winners & Nominees Are On The List!)

Soap operas are renowned for their drama and constantly twisting stories. But did you know that they are also a breeding ground for some of Hollywood’s biggest stars?

So many A-list actors have brought characters to life on some of the most beloved sudsers over the years.

For many of them, it was near the start of their career. Some of them made history in their role on the soap opera – like the actor who played the first openly gay teen on daytime TV. All of them have gone on to find incredible success in blockbusters.

We did some digging ahead of the Oscars and were able to round up 30 examples of famed actors who have starred on soap operas. It turns out that quite a few Oscar winners and nominees owe a soap opera for the start of their career.

Scroll through the slideshow to see who all made the list…

30 Famous Actors Who Starred on Soap Operas (Including Oscar Winners & the First Actor to Play a Gay Teen on Daytime TV)

Soap operas are renowned for their drama and constantly twisting stories. But did you know that they are also a breeding ground for some of Hollywood’s biggest stars?

So many A-list actors have brought characters to life on some of the most beloved sudsers over the years.

For many of them, it was near the start of their career. Some of them made history in their role on the soap opera – like the actor who played the first openly gay teen on daytime TV. Others have gone on to find incredible success in blockbusters.

We did some digging and were able to round up 30 examples of famed actors who have starred on soap operas.

There are a few Oscar winners on this list, several musicians and, overall, a couple of big surprises!

Scroll through the slideshow to see who all made the list…

14 Famous Actors Who Got Their Start on 'The Young and the Restless,' From First to Most Recent

Can you believe that The Young and The Restless has been on the air for 50 years?!

The soap opera’s 50th anniversary episode aired on CBS back in March 2023 and it definitely was a memorable one. (We have 50 incredible photos from the episode for you to see!)

While a lot of the actors on the show have remained in their roles for decades, many celebs got their start on the soap opera and eventually broke into the world of film and primetime television.

One of the show’s stars recently slammed Eva Longoria for the comments she made about being on the show when she was younger.

Head inside to see the 14 famous actors who got their start on The Young and the Restless, from first to most recent… More Here! »

14 Famous Actors Who Got Their Start on 'The Young and the Restless,' From First to Most Recent

Can you believe that The Young and The Restless has been on the air for 50 years?!

The soap opera’s 50th anniversary episode aired on CBS back in March 2023 and it definitely was a memorable one. (We have 50 incredible photos from the episode for you to see!)

While a lot of the actors on the show have remained in their roles for decades, many celebs got their start on the soap opera and eventually broke into the world of film and primetime television.

One of the show’s stars recently slammed Eva Longoria for the comments she made about being on the show when she was younger.

Head inside to see the 14 famous actors who got their start on The Young and the Restless, from first to most recent… More Here! »

Hallmark Fans Rave About Hunter King's 'The Santa Summit' as Best Christmas Movie of the 2023 Season So Far!

It’s only the beginning of November, but Hallmark Channel has been airing new Christmas movies for weeks and some fans have already chosen a favorite!

The Santa Summit, starring Hunter King and Benjamin Hollingsworth, premiered over the weekend and the film already has a legion of fans… many of whom want a sequel.

The movie follows three teachers at a Santa themed holiday event who are looking to get their groove back and strengthen their friendship, but unexpectedly find love along the way.

The film aired on Hallmark Channel on Sunday night (November 5) and is now streaming on Peacock. There also will be reairings on Hallmark throughout the week.

So, what are fans saying?

Keep reading to find out more…More Here! »

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So Many A-List Celebs Were at Taylor Swift's 5th L.A. Show of 'Eras Tour' - Full List Revealed!

Taylor Swift has now performed five shows in Los Angeles as part of the Eras Tour and there have been over 100 celebs spotted throughout the five nights.

The fifth show of the L.A. run took place on Tuesday night (August 8) at SoFi Stadium and we spotted more than 20 stars in the crowd, including so many A-List celebs.

If you didn’t know already, most of the celebs get to sit in special VIP tents that are situated around the floor section, though some of them will often buy their own tickets and sit in the stands with fans, or in private suites around the stadium.

We already recapped all the celebs spotted on night one in our first post, all the celebs from nights two and three in the next post, and celebs from night four in another post.

Browse through the slideshow to see all of the celebs in attendance at Night 5…

Hunter King Shows Off Her Skills As A 'Professional Bridesmaid' in Hallmark Sneak Peek - Watch!

Hunter King lets out the biggest laugh next to Chandler Massey in this cute pic from their new Hallmark Channel movie, The Professional Bridesmaid.

Here’s the summary: Years ago, Maggie Bailey (King) realized she had a particular skill set for being an ace bridesmaid – and she went pro. Now she uses her talents to help brides navigate the tricky emotional and social dynamics that go along with planning their big day in addition to the practical.

Her latest client, Alexis Shepard (Francesca Bianchi), is the daughter of Columbus’ mayor who is up for reelection, and her wedding promises to be the event of the summer with lots of scrutiny, so the mayor’s team hires Maggie to join the bridal party and help keep everything on track. But no one can know that Maggie is a hired bridesmaid, so she is introduced as Alexis’ old friend Maisie.

Unfortunately, Henry Whittington (Massey), an ambitious local reporter assigned to the society story is sniffing around hoping to get close to the mayor for a scoop on the pending development of local park land.

To pull off her assignment, Maggie must coordinate three unhelpful bridesmaids, and keep Henry focused on the wedding while hiding her identity, even as she begins to grow closer to him.

The Professional Bridesmaid premieres TONIGHT, April 8 at 8 p.m. on Hallmark Channel.

Don’t forget to read our exclusive interview with the stars!

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