10 Stars You Forgot Were In Big Movies Early In Their Career

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Johnny Depp

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Brad Pitt

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Charlize Theron

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Tom Hanks

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Leonardo DiCaprio

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Ryan Reynolds

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Jessica Alba

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Matthew McConaughey

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Halle Berry

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Will Smith

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