From Rags to Riches: The Accidental Ways Celebrities Found Their Way to the Spotlight

You may never know when your big break might come. You could be waiting in line at the bank; you could be grocery shopping; you could be walking your dog – when bang! You’re spotted by a casting director who offers you a life-changing role. That’s what happened to South African actress Charlize Theron.

She moved to the U.S. to pursue a career in acting, but it wasn’t smooth sailing at first. However, she was spotted one day yelling at the teller at the bank, and the rest is history. She went on to gain international recognition as one of today’s most talented actors and producers and has Academy-Award performances.