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The Most Popular 'Star Wars' Actors, Ranked by Social Media Following

Tons of Hollywood actors have featured in the Star Wars universe over the years, and they are very popular on social media!

From the original Star Wars films in the 1970s and ’80s to the sequel trilogy of the 2010s, the franchise has brought in so many well-known actors in both small and major roles.

We compiled a list of the top 30 most popular Star Wars actors, ranked according to their Instagram followers.

Note: Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, Keira Knightley, and Harrison Ford are beloved by Star Wars fans, however, neither has an Instagram account.

Browse through the slideshow to discover the most popular Star Wars actors on social media…

30 Actors Who Appeared on 'General Hospital' Before They Were Super Famous

Lots of actors get their starts on soap operas and we’re taking a look at all of the famous actors who appeared on General Hospital before getting their big breaks elsewhere.

General Hospital has been airing on ABC since 1963 and just celebrated its 61st anniversary on April 1.

While many 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.

Stars like James Franco, Chandra Wilson, Elizabeth Taylor, and more have had guest arcs on General Hospital after they were already famous, so we’re not including them here.

Browse through the slideshow to see all of the actors who were on General Hospital before becoming famous…

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…

'Star Wars' Fan Jacob Tremblay Gets Surprise Graduation Message From Mark Hamill

Jacob Tremblay is all grown up and just graduated high school early!

The 17-year-old actor finished his schooling recently, but won’t be walking in a graduation ceremony for a while.

While making an appearance on the Today show to promote his new Netflix movie Orion and the Dark, Jacob got a special surprise from none other than Mark Hamill!

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Mark Hamill Meets His 'Star Wars' 'Mother' Natalie Portman at Golden Globes 2024!

The 2024 Golden Globes was a very special night for Mark Hamill!

The 72-year-old Star Wars actor made an appearance at the awards show on Sunday night (Jan. 7) to present an award, and while he was backstage, he “finally” got to meet Natalie Portman, who played his mother in the movie franchise.

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Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Jamie Lee Curtis Among 700+ Celebs Who Signed Open Letter in Support of Israel Following Hamas Attacks

More than 700 Hollywood figures, including Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, and Jamie Lee Curtis, have signed an open letter condemning Hamas and supporting Israel.

The letter was released on Thursday (October 12) by the nonprofit Creative Community For Peace and calls for the entertainment industry to use their power to back Israel and speak out against Hamas following recent attacks that have killed over 1,000 Israelis.

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