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Tragic Details About Elizabeth Olsen

Since her breakout role in 2011's "Martha Marcy May Marlene," Elizabeth Olsen has had an incredible transformation. Her reputation has skyrocketed from her early years as the lesser known sister of the Olsen twins to playing a major role in the MCU. The fact that Olsen grew up in the spotlight, only to surpass her sisters in fame and fortune, might make her seem less sympathetic and relatable, but she's also dealt with more than her fair share of setbacks.
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Tragic Details About Twilight Star Taylor Lautner

Taylor Lautner was just 16 years old when he starred in "Twilight," a franchise that has since become something of a cultural phenomenon. As Jacob Black, the hunky shape-shifting werewolf heartthrob, he vied for Bella Swan's affection over the course of five movies, often without a shirt. By the time "Twilight" was released in 2008, despite the massive following the book series had, there was no way for Lautner to foresee how much his life was about to change.
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The Stunning Transformation Of CNN's Abby Phillip

Today's political climate is tense and can be hard to follow, but a talented reporter can break down the latest stories into digestible content that's easy to understand. Abby Phillip has made a career out of doing exactly that. From her time as a college student writing for The Harvard Crimson to her coverage on the popular CNN show "News Night with Abby Phillip," she's climbed the ladder and established herself as a reliable source.
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Whatever Happened To Sarah Hyland After Modern Family?

By the time Sarah Hyland secured her big break on "Modern Family," she had already been acting for most of her life. She portrayed the scatterbrained, fun-loving, fashion-obsessed Haley Dunphy for 11 seasons, until the beloved sitcom ended in 2020. Over the years, Hyland has been open about the tragic personal setbacks and career struggles she's experienced, including the fact that she almost didn't land the role that brought her to the limelight.
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The Tragic Life Of Erin Andrews

Erin Andrews has been a major figure on television for decades. Whether you've followed her since her early days covering the National Hockey League on ESPN, watched as she competed on "Dancing with the Stars" in 2010, or caught her broadcasts on Fox Sports, odds are that you've seen her work at some point. Andrews might live an enviable, lavish life as an NFL sideline reporter, rubbing shoulders with some big time names, but she has unfortunately endured more hardship throughout her career than many realize.
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Tragic Details About Billy Joel's Daughter Alexa

The following article contains mentions of suicide.

When supermodel Christie Brinkley and the legendary "We Didn't Start the Fire" crooner Billy Joel got together, they seemed like a match made in heaven. Their only daughter together, Alexa Ray Joel, inherited both her mom's beauty and her dad's undeniable musical talent, and she seemed destined for stardom. However, amid the turbulence of her early years, overly critical tabloids, heartbreak, and the ever-present weight of her parents' shadow, she faced several setbacks.
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Celebs Who Looked Drastically Different After A Role

Whether we're talking about an international pop star or a beloved award-winning actor, it's no secret that we love to follow a dramatic celebrity transformation. While some stars use plastic surgery to change their appearances, others choose to make significant adjustments to their lifestyles for health and wellness reasons. And, of course, there are the famous folk who are down to shake up their image because a role calls for it.
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There's A Reason You Don't Hear From These Talk Show Hosts Anymore

The following article contains mentions of sexual assault.

Some of the best and worst talk shows over the years have led to dozens of wild controversies. From feuding hosts to contentious interviews and allegations of creating toxic workplaces, the talk show industry is rife with headline-making stories, and it's shocking how infrequently these controversies have resulted in the demise of a hosts' careers. For example, while Megyn Kelly defended the use of blackface on her NBC talk show, leading to the network firing her, today she hosts "The Megyn Kelly Show" on SiriusXM.
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The Stunning Transformation Of Jodie Comer

Those with a love for British television programming may have already been familiar with Jodie Comer from early on, but the Liverpool native's career has flourished, bringing her recognition across the pond since her breakout role in 2018. From her incredible success as the assassin Villanelle in "Killing Eve" to her total transformation as Kathy in 2023's "The Bikeriders," the actor has worked tirelessly and proven herself to be quite the chameleon, adapting to her various roles. In addition to Comer's net worth skyrocketing, her reputation in Hollywood has been doing the same.
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Winona Ryder's Tragic, Real-Life Story

The following article contains mentions of drug use, sexual harassment, and mental health issues.

If you weren't around in the '80s and '90s, you might know Winona Ryder best as Joyce Byers in Netflix's supernatural horror series "Stranger Things." Long before she starred in this show, however, she made a name for herself playing quirky characters in movies like "Beetlejuice," "Heathers," and "Edward Scissorhands." Ryder became a Gen X icon, and though she seemed to have it all, the stunning actor actually endured tragedy throughout her life.

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Whatever Happened To Mena Suvari?

The following article contains mentions of domestic violence, sexual assault, and drug use.

Mena Suvari was a name you couldn't escape back in the late '90s and early noughties. The young actor was everywhere, and while her fans were trying to recreate her "American Beauty" look or attempting to recreate her iconic hairstyle from "American Pie" back in the day, it's a slightly different story today. Although she never really disappeared, having taken just a couple years off throughout her nearly 30-year career, her lack of publicity and infrequent box office hits has had admirers wondering: Whatever happened to Mena Suvari?
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Tragic Details About Kimberly Williams-Paisley's Life

A fresh-faced Kimberly Williams-Paisley first came onto the scene starring opposite Hollywood veterans Steve Martin and Diane Keaton. "Father of the Bride" was the young actor's big break, and her subsequent rise to fame was pretty quick. As Williams-Paisley told ABC News in April 2017, "It was a classic Hollywood story: I was 'plucked' out of obscurity, chosen from an exhaustive nationwide search and thrown into the spotlight overnight at the age of nineteen."
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Tragic Details About Jamie Lee Curtis' Life

This article mentions sexual misconduct and addiction. 

Over the course of her decade-spanning career, Jamie Lee Curtis became a horror movie legend in "Halloween," a rebellious teenage girl in an adult body with "Freaky Friday," and a contemptuous IRS inspector in "Everything Everywhere All at Once." Her incredible filmography has been marked by triumphant moments, like her Oscar win in 2023, just as it's unfortunately been marred by tragedy. 

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Blake Lively's Most Controversial Moments

This article contains mentions of sexual assault, child abuse, and domestic violence.

Ever since she got her start in 2005 as Bridget in the beloved coming of age film "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants," Blake Lively has had a stunning transformation and been a constant presence in Hollywood. Back in June 2011, relatively early on in her career, she did an interview with The National in which she said, "People think that acting and being famous go together, but I never wanted to be famous. I never knew I wanted to be an actor, but ... the more I acted, the more I discovered the art and craft of it."

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Tragic Details About Daisy Ridley

This article mentions mental health issues and gun violence.

Daisy Ridley rose to prominence in 2015 when she was introduced as Rey, the newest "Star Wars" protagonist, and she's been a force to be reckoned with ever since — as both a Jedi and an actor. The London native attended a performing arts boarding school and began taking on small roles in shorts and episodes of BBC television shows until she finally found her big break. Over the past decade, Ridley has had a stunning transformation and somehow managed to maintain a sense of normalcy in her life, despite becoming a household name practically overnight.

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Tragic Details About Zac Efron's Life

Trigger Warning: This article contains mentions of addiction and mental health issues.

Ever since he shot to fame in 2006 as the vocally talented, basketball-playing Troy Bolton in "High School Musical" alongside his real-life girlfriend at the time Vanessa Hudgens, Zac Efron has been beloved by his fans. His acting career has withstood the test of time, taking him from his Disney Channel days to more adult comedies, heart-wrenching dramas, and even an Emmy-winning travel docuseries.
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Tragic Details About Laura Dern

Trigger Warning: The following article contains mentions of sexual assault.

Since she appeared in her first film as a child in the '70s, it was clear that Laura Dern was destined for greatness. As the daughter of movie star parents — Diane Ladd from "Chinatown" and Bruce Dern of "The Great Gatsby," both released in 1974 — countless opportunities were available to her from early on. However, as Dern told Willie Geist on "Sunday Today" in May 2018, an acting career wasn't necessarily what her mother wanted for her. "I think the quote of my mother's was, 'Be a lawyer, be a doctor, be a leper missionary, but don't be an actress!'" she remarked.
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Whatever Happened To Miles Teller?

Ever since he rose to prominence with 2010's "Rabbit Hole," starring alongside Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart, Miles Teller has been showcasing his versatility in a range of genres. From buddy comedies to action flicks, rom-coms, and psychological dramas, he's proven himself as a phenomenal actor, but Teller hasn't had the easiest time in the entertainment industry. Since the infamous Esquire profile on Teller was released in 2017, which characterized him as "kind of a d***," the actor has been fighting to maintain his reputation.
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Here's Why You Don't Hear From Emma Watson Anymore

We were first introduced to Emma Watson as clever Hogwarts student Hermione Granger in 2001's "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone." When filming began, she was just 10 years old and had no clue as to how drastically her life was going to change. Emma Watson underwent a stunning transformation over the years as she grew up in front of the camera, eventually being named as Hollywood's highest paid female actor in 2010 and landing on Time's list of the 100 most influential people by 2014.

Read More: https://www.thelist.com/1633191/why-you-dont-hear-from-emma-watson-anymore/
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Melissa Gilbert's Tragic Real-Life Story

Trigger warning: The following article contains mentions of suicide, pregnancy loss, addiction, mental health issues, and sexual harassment.

If you grew up in the '70s or have an affinity for classic television, you're probably familiar with the series "Little House on the Prairie," the show where Melissa Gilbert got her start. The show, which was based on the book series inspired by author Laura Ingalls Wilder's real life, ran from 1974 to 1983 and centered around the lives of a pioneer family in the American Midwest during the late 1800s. Gilbert was just 9 years old when she was cast as Laura, the second eldest of the Ingalls children. While this was an exciting development at such a young age, she would go on to endure many painful incidents throughout her life.

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