Many celebrities have soap operas to thank for launching their careers.
Before he became an Oscar winner, Julianne Moore got her start As the world changes in 1988. She portrayed sisters Frannie Hughes and Sabrina Hughes, which earned her a Daytime Emmy in 1988. Moore eventually left the series to jump-start her film career.
Like Moore, Mega Ryan also had a breakout role As the world changes. She joined the main cast in 1982 and continued to star in the drama until 1994 before becoming the romcom queen that fans know and love.
Demi MooreMeanwhile, she already had one film to her credit before taking on the role of Jackie Templeton General Hospital in 1982. She remained on the series until 1984, the same year she starred Blame it on Rio.
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