20 times actors performed their own stunts and left us shocked

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Christian Bale - The Dark Knight (2008) | Image Source: Warner Bros. Pictures

9. Angelina Jolie – Salt

Angelina Jolie - Salt (2010) | Image Source: Columbia Pictures

Angelina Jolie's part in Salt (2010) featured her executing a series of high-stakes, intense stunts that established her physical capabilities. From hair-raising car chases around Washington, D.C. streets to rooftop pursuits, Jolie performed most of the stunts herself. More specifically, audiences and critics were impressed by her skills in navigating tight spaces and executing fight scenes with speed and precision. Jolie's commitment to realism and her extensive training in hand-to-hand combat and weaponry ensured that her portrayal of CIA agent Evelyn Salt felt both gritty and exhilarating.

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20 times actors performed their own stunts and left us shocked

9. Angelina Jolie – Salt

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