19 Actors who made it big despite the skepticism from the industry

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2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones - Arrivals - Source: Getty
2024 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones - Arrivals - Source: Getty

10) Salma Hayek

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2024 Kering For Women Dinner - Source: Getty

Salma Hayek is a Mexican actress who, because of her ethnicity, faced significant typecasting issues in Hollywood. Additionally, her English had a certain accent, which people believed would hinder her progress in mainstream acting. However, with her perseverance and self-belief, she proved all the skepticism wrong. She has since worked in many notable films, including From Dusk Till Dawn, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, and Eternals, and has also made a mark in television with her role in Ugly Betty, which earned her an Emmy.

Edited by Ritika Pal
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