Reality TV can be a useful resource for those who know how to play the game. Some individuals might feature in just one season of a program such as Big Brother and then disappear, whereas others may turn their brief moment of fame into a thriving career. Check out the list below to find out which of your beloved Hollywood stars began their journey on reality TV and went on to see great success.
1) Beyoncé
Many people recognize Beyoncé from her well-known songs like Crazy In Love and Single Ladies, but they may be unaware that she began her journey on a reality contest show named Star Search. Even though her group lost at that time, Beyoncé and her buddy Kelly Rowland would become members of one of the most famous girl groups ever just a few years after that. Their group Destiny’s Child (1990-2006) has created four No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 and has won two Grammy awards for their songs Survivor and Say My Name.
2) Mike The Miz
Before Mike the Miz became the famous WWE wrestler he is today, he started his television career in 2001 on the MTV show The Real World: Back to New York. Later, he took part in its spin-off, Real World/ Road Rules Challenge, where he competed four times and won two of those. At present, he features in the USA Network show Miz and Mrs with his wife, WWE Diva Maryse Mizanin.
3) NeNe Leakes
Following her major role in Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Atlanta, NeNe Leakes emerged as a significant figure in the entertainment world. As if her parts as Coach Roz Washington and Rocky Rhodes in Fox shows like Glee and The New Normal weren’t sufficient, Leakes also played Madame and Mama Morton in the Broadway productions Cinderella and Chicago.
4) Britney Spears
Britney Spears made her first appearance on Star Search in 1991. Even though she did not win, Britney continued to perform in stage productions and several TV programs. Later on, she entered into a recording deal with Jive Records and launched her debut album, ...Baby One More Time, in 1999. After that, she put out eight more albums and was the main act in her Las Vegas residency from 2013 to 2017.
5) Leverne Cox
Many individuals know Laverne Cox from her performances on well-known channels such as Netflix and CBS or from her advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights. However, before she created the character of Sophia Burset in Orange Is The New Black, Cox first showed up on a VH1 reality program called I Want To Work for Diddy. Since that time, she has acted in the updated version of Charlie’s Angels, been featured on the cover of TIME magazine, and earned a nomination for a Primetime Emmy.
6) Stephen Colletti
Do you recall Chase Adams from the CW show One Tree Hill? Prior to acting alongside Chad Michael Murray and James Lafferty, he was part of the MTV reality show Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County. After finishing his role in One Tree Hill, Stephen featured in leading parts in the TV films The Wedding Do Over and Hometown Christmas.
7) Karamo Brown
Karamo Brown has been a pioneer in reality television since 2004. When he joined The Real World: Philadelphia, he was the first openly gay Black male participant on a reality TV program. At present, Karamo is featured as one of the main personalities in the Netflix-revived series Queer Eye and is also the host of his own syndicated talk show, Karamo.
8) Camilla Cabello
Similar to Harry Styles, Camilla Cabello also took part in the television competition series, The X Factor. Following her achievements with the girl group Fifth Harmony, Camilla launched her first solo album, which climbed to the top spot on the US Billboard 200. She made her first acting appearance in the movie Cinderella in 2021, where she acted alongside Idina Menzel and Billy Porter.
9) Justin Timberlake
There is no question that Justin Timberlake became widely recognized during his time with the boy group NSYNC. Yet, he made his initial appearance on Star Search back in 1992, where he performed as a country musician called Justin Randall. Following that, he was part of The Mickey Mouse Club alongside celebrities such as Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and future NSYNC member JC Chasez. After NSYNC, Timberlake has put out five studio albums, won 10 Grammy Awards, and acted in several movies.
10) Usher
Usher is another well-known musician who became popular in the 1990s after taking part in Star Search. His debut album, Usher, did fairly on the charts. However, his second album, My Way, truly made him famous. Since that time, he has put out six studio albums, with his most important being his 2004 release, Confessions.
11) Eva Marcille
Eva Marcille became well-known after winning the third season of America’s Next Top Model in 2004. After that, she appeared on the covers of magazines such as Women’s Health and Fitness, and Essence. Eva has also acted in shows like The Game, Tyler Perry’s House of Payne, and starting in 2021, All the Queen’s Men on BET+.
12) Kesha
Based on the earlier article from Screen Rant, Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie lived with a single mom named Pebe Sebert in an episode of The Simple Life. As the show went on, Nicole and Paris worked to set Pebe up on a date with assistance from one of her daughters. Many years later, Pebe's daughter became famous in pop music as Kesha. She debuted in The Simple Life in 2005.
13) Miranda Lambert
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An exceptionally skilled singer, Miranda Lambert has risen to be one of the most accomplished country artists of her time. Nevertheless, similar to almost every artist who gained fame, Miranda was previously an unnoticed performer searching for her major chance. Later, Miranda got the chance to participate in the inaugural season of the vocal reality contest, Nashville Star. In the end, Miranda finished in 3rd position in the contest, with Buddy Jewell being named the champion.
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