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Accidental A-Listers: Surprising Discovery Stories

While talent and hard work are important, being in the right place at the right time is no less crucial. The stars on this list had no intention of becoming famous but were discovered in the most random places: parks, pizza parlors, sidewalks, and even the checkout counter at their local supermarket.

Meryl Streep / Haley Joel Osment and Tom Hanks / Mandy Moore / Harrison Ford

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It’s hard to believe, but more than half of Hollywood was discovered entirely by mistake. Some were young, some were old, some were working 9 to 5, and some were homeless. Read through this list to discover the most bizarre celebrity discovery stories to date.