What 15 Movie Stars Looked Like in Their First Roles, at the Peak of Their Careers, and in Recent Movies

8 months ago

We know and love many actors thanks to their iconic roles: Leonardo DiCaprio in Titanic, Kristen Stewart in Twilight, Meryl Streep in Kramer vs. Kramer. But aside from their moments of triumph, we like to compare stars in their first roles to their most recent ones.

We at Bright Side got interested in the transformation of our favorite actors and compared their first roles, their best ones, and their most recent films and TV series.

Saoirse Ronan

© I Could Never Be Your Woman / Bauer Martinez Studios and co-producers, © Little Women / Sony Pictures Entertainment and co-producers, © The French Dispatch / American Empirical Pictures and co-producers

Leonardo DiCaprio

Mandy Moore

James Franco

Charlize Theron

Oscar Isaak

Meryl Streep

Steve Carell

Léa Seydoux

Tom Holland

Lily Collins

Jude Law

Cynthia Nixon

Pierce Brosnan

© The Long Good Friday / Black Lion Films and co-producers, © The World Is Not Enough / Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) and co-producers, © The King's Daughter / Lightstream Pictures Australia and co-producers

Lindsay Lohan

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Leonardo DiCaprio’s journey to stardom is a testament to his dedication and passion for acting. Despite facing early rejections and challenges, his unwavering commitment to his craft has earned him a place among Hollywood’s elite. DiCaprio’s career choices reflect his versatility as an actor, and his personal life reveals a man constantly balancing his professional ambitions with the desire for a more conventional life.

Preview photo credit The Princess Diaries / Walt Disney Pictures and co-producers, A Walk to Remember / Warner Bros. and co-producers, This Is Us / Rhode Island Ave. Productions and co-producers