5 actors who became famous for their supporting roles

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt first came to attention for his role as JD, a charismatic hitchhiking cowboy, in Ridley Scott's road movie Thelma and Louise.

William Baldwin was originally cast in the role, but later dropped out of the project. George Clooney and Mark Ruffalo also applied for the role, but their candidacies were rejected.

Brad Pitt (photo: Kinorium)

The role was eventually offered to Robert Downey Jr. but Ridley Scott thought the actor would be too short compared to Geena Davis. It was she who eventually chose Pitt for the role.

Today, Brad Pitt is one of the most influential stars in Hollywood, the winner of numerous awards and the protagonist of many box office hits.

Ana de Armas

Cuban actress Ana de Armas became widely known for her role as a holographic projection of artificial intelligence named Joy in the sci-fi film Blade Runner 2049.

To get this role, the actress had to go through several auditions and carefully prepare: for four months, she worked on improving her English.

Ana de Armas (still from the movie)

During the filming, the actress also followed an intense training regimen, which helped her cope with her busy schedule. Her performance in the movie earned her a nomination for a Saturn Award in the Best Supporting Actress category.

Bradley Cooper

Bradley Cooper is one of Hollywood's brightest multifaceted stars, having distinguished himself as an actor, director, and producer. His career began with a cameo role in the cult TV series Sex and the City, but he later managed to gain a foothold in the industry. Cooper's first major breakthrough was the role of Sack Lodge in the comedy The Uninvited.

Interestingly, Bradley got the role right after the audition, which is a rare occurrence in Hollywood. The film's director, David Dobkin, admitted that he usually watches the audition tapes before making a decision, but Cooper was an exception. The director was so impressed with his performance that he immediately offered him the role.

Bradley Cooper (photo: Kinorium)

This film became an important springboard for the star, drawing attention to him as a promising actor, and opened the door to further success in Hollywood.

Margot Robbie

Even before Margot Robbie conquered the world as Barbie, she made a bright breakthrough in Hollywood by starring in Martin Scorsese's The Wolf of Wall Street. In this movie, she played Naomi, the wife of Jordan Belfort, played by Leonardo DiCaprio.

At the time of filming, Robbie did not yet have the status of a star, but this did not prevent her from demonstrating incredible charisma and confidence.

Margo Robbie (photo: Kinorium)

In one of her interviews, she said that during an intimate scene, she directly pointed out to DiCaprio that he was blocking the light and even physically moved him. Her determination impressed not only her co-stars but also the filmmakers themselves.

This role was a real breakthrough for Margot, opening the door to big movies.

Channing Tatum

Channing Tatum began his acting career with a role in the sports drama Coach Carter (2005), where his co-star was Samuel L. Jackson.

Channing Tatum (photo: Kinorium)

The actor played one of the team's players, Jason Lyle, although he had no previous experience in basketball. For the role, he underwent intensive sports training to keep up with the other actors in physical fitness.

After this debut, Tatum quickly attracted attention.

Earlier, we wrote about 5 actors who were much older than their characters.