1) Jennifer Grey in Dirty Dancing (1987)
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Jennifer Grey was 27 years old when she played 17-year-old Frances "Baby" Houseman in Dirty Dancing (1987). Age did not matter because Grey's youthful appearance and charm made the character believable. But being older than her character put her in the Hollywood discussions.
The movie went on to make $214 million in box office sales. While this cemented the performance, it later came with some form of typecasting issues. In her 2022 memoir Out of the Corner, she reflected on that role that made her a star.
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