Social media, commercials, and digital content have become another avenue for finding talent in Hollywood. Several actors and actresses have initially broken into the public eye as influencers, online creators, or advertising actors before starring in a film. Some had a huge following, others went viral on social media or entered the entertainment industry through modeling. Below are 10 celebrities who made it big in social media and ads but ventured into film.
Addison Rae
Addison Rae was a major star on TikTok before making her film debut, where she made millions of followers with dance and lifestyle videos. She then made the switch to acting, starring in He’s All That and Thanksgiving.
Camila Mendes
Before her big break, Camila Mendes did appearances for brands such as IKEA. Later on, she became famous through television and worked on movies like Do Revenge and Upgraded.
Chase Stokes
Before he became popular, Chase Stokes also did commercials and modeling before entering into feature films with his increasing popularity.
Dylan Sprouse
Dylan Sprouse made many commercials and ads as a child and eventually shot his way to stardom on television and then to independent films and romantic dramas.
Charli D’Amelio
Taking advantage of her massive social media reach, the TikTok star started acting too, from voiceovers to film projects, making her one of the most recognizable digital celebrities to move on to Hollywood.
Liza Koshy
Liza Koshy started as a comedienne on social media platforms such as Vine and YouTube. She eventually branched out into acting in movies such as Work It and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.
King Bach
Andrew Bachelor, popularly known as King Bach, was one of the most popular stars of Vine before embarking on a film career in movies like The Babysitter and Holidate.
Chloe Fineman
Prior to going on Saturday Night Live, Chloe Fineman amassed a ton of web presence doing celebrity impressions and making comedy videos online, which led to her getting film parts.
Loren Gray
The singer turned social media star first rose to fame on TikTok and through advertising deals before jumping into acting opportunities and taking her entertainment career to the next level.
Emma Chamberlain
Emma Chamberlain is best known as a YouTube creator and fashion enthusiast, having also obtained acting roles and voice acting projects, and made her mark in the entertainment and advertising sectors.
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