1. Leonardo DiCaprio

Yes the charming Jack from Titanic who catapulted to fame was once a junior artist. He started off with a cringe horror flick ‘Critters’, this is one embarrassing debut as a teen. Even as the world went wild over him with his critically acclaimed films like ‘The Wolf of the Wall Street’ and ‘The Aviator’, he still had to wait decades to win the prestigious Academy Award for the ‘The Revenant’ in 2016.

Leonardo’s story is like a roller coaster ride; he dipped into failures and basked in success with panache. It will only take a trip to nostalgia for him to sign ‘Critters 5’ for another squirmy binge fest.

2. Jennifer Lawrence

“Even as far back as when I started acting at 14, I know I've never considered a failure.”

Brave words coming in from a teen who had to do a cameo in ‘Monk’ episode wearing a sweaty mascot costume. Her role was precise for 45 seconds and when you think of it, she actually managed to grab the coveted ‘Mystique’ role in X-Men. From being the fearless Katniss Everdeen in ‘The Hunger Games’ to essaying a critic worthy role in ‘Mother’, she went on to win an Academy Award.

Now being polarized as among the 100 Most Influential People in the World, Jennifer wouldn’t have thought that her 15 seconds of discomforting fame which she so bragged about being actually the golden ticket to success.

3. Keanu Reeves

Hollywood’s lonely heartthrob Keanu Reeves started off his career learning acting skills under Rob Lowe and Patrick Swayze. Although his big break was the ‘Matrix’ he had to confine himself into a measly role of being an ice hockey player in ‘Youngblood’. But it garnered enough attention, his charming looks and screen presence made him a star for producers instantly.

Down the years he went on to work in mind-blowing roles and has made a name for himself among the elite. Although a recluse, he still rules the hearts and the box office.

4. Jack Gleeson

Imagine your biggest fan moment turning into the life changing path of your career. Well, that is what happened to Gleeson when he was twelve, you would have then said Jack? Who? But the most celebrated villain of the web series Game of Thrones played a teen fan in ‘Batman Begins’. The role was brief but significant enough to become a meme fest on the internet.

This awe struck kid grew up to play King Joffrey of Westeros, his character has by far been menacing and memorable in the epic series that captivated the world in this century.

5. Jason Segel

He could easily be the eternal brand face for wild frat parties and teenage horror flicks. Jason Segel’s comic timing in his debut ‘Can’t Hardly Wait’ earned him the prominent role in hit series ‘How I Met your Mother’. He strikes you as the boy-next-door who you can effortlessly relate with. Very few actors can hold the audience without six packs and hunky looks.

His boyish charm and witty sense of humor are the qualities female fans die for, he has earned himself the cult favorite status with dark comedies and romantic jumbles.

6. Tom Hanks

Who can imagine that Hollywood’s favorite ‘Gummp’ started his movie career with a horror flick. Tom Hanks turns every role on screen into a whimsical journey, right upto his Oscar winning performance. But when young he was actually supposed to be a dead secondary character in the slasher flick ‘He Knows You are Alone’. The makers of the film noticed his acting chops and decided to extend his character to lure the audience into the theatres.

Thus began the passion to achieve the best even under pressure. The celebrated actor went on to win two Academy Awards for his excellent portrayal of characters on screen.

7. Natalie Portman

She bears stark resemblance to Millie Bobbie Brown from the cult sci-fi series ‘Stranger Things’. Natalie Portman was destined to be a chilling child artist in the movie Leon: The Professional. She chose to act with elan in a movie that would otherwise give goosebumps even to adult actors. Playing the partial love interest to a hitman, toying with guns and smoking cigarettes seemed like child’s play for her.

She proved her mettle as an established actress at the age of twelve, as they say ‘Hollywood starts them young’.

8. Jake Gyllenhaal

Comedy was certainly not his forte even as he began his career with ‘City Slickers’ at the age of ten. His parents clearly envisioned him to become an educated individual before his return to the big screen. He thus grew up into a normal childhood and not under the shiny camera lights. School polished him to take the right decisions even though he came from a family of renowned filmmakers.

He went on to win the Bafta Award for a supporting role in ‘Brokeback Mountain’, his performing skills shone through multiple roles.

9. Mila Kunis

Before your neighborhood gyms and hot yoga classes there was the cult fitness series ‘Baywatch’. Although it involved around rescuing hapless citizens from the ocean, the ‘Baywatchers’ or lifeguards became a rage with their tight costumes and sex god appeal figures. In comes the coy Mila Kunis at the age of nine to play the role of an observant girl who alerts the lifeguards about potential peril in the waters.

Her coquettish on screen presence in an adult series was caught by the camera. She went on to achieve fame through popular rom coms and sitcoms.

10. Tom Cruise

The latest from his daredevilry acts is that he is planning to shoot live in space with Elon Musk. But the handsome actor Tom Cruise didn’t have the desired beginning in the film industry. He opted to perform a rather flimsy role in ‘Endless Love’ where he acted as a troubled teen albeit with a drop dead gorgeous body. The 80s debut wasn’t exactly a sensational earning, he later turned to be the most bankable actor in Hollywood.

Turning into a successful producer, he has broadened his horizon in the movie business, this Golden Globe award winning actor now commands a loyal international fan following.