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

8) Adam Sandler

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Berlinale 2024 - Source: Getty

Today, Adam Sandler is one of the most popular actors in Hollywood and the highest-paid one at that. His slapstick comedy, with its absurd tone, really resonates with audiences. He started his career with his work on Saturday Night Live during the 1990s, and people thought he would be limited to comedy roles. However, he proved them wrong when he began landing one comedy film after another and gradually, yet prominently, emerged as a great actor. He has delivered some amazing performances in movies like The Wedding Singer, Uncut Gems, and Murder Mystery.

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Edited by Ritika Pal