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Australia is known for is beautiful beaches, weird animals, and of course, Vegemite, but did you know that it has produced some of the biggest stars in Hollywood today?
“Neighbours” and “Home and Away” are Australia’s longest-running soaps and have kick started the careers of the many famous Aussies you see in Hollywood today.
Combined they have:
- won two and have been nominated for seven Oscars
- Won two and have been nominated for 14 Golden Globes
- Won two Emmys
- Won one and have been nominated for four Grammys
Here are 38 people who launched their acting and music careers from these two iconic soaps.
Russell Crowe
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Russell Crowe moved to Australia from New Zealand and starred as Kenny Larkin on “Neighbours” in 1987.
After much success in the Australian film industry, Crowe made his way to the US in the mid-90s. Since then, he has starred in major films such as “Gladiator,” “A Beautiful Mind,” and “American Gangster.”
He has been nominated for three Academy Awards and won an Oscar in 2001 for his performance in “Gladiator.”
Chris Hemsworth
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Chris Hemsworth played Kim Hyde on “Home and Away” from 2004 to 2007.
After departing the soap opera, Hemsworth moved to Hollywood and has starred in many huge franchises such as “Thor,” “The Avengers,” and “Snow White and the Huntsman.”
Kylie Minogue
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Before Kylie Minogue hit international fame as a pop star, she played Charlene Robinson on “Neighbours” from 1986 to 1988 — permed hair and all.
Her on-screen marriage to Scott Robinson was watched by over 20 million people around the world.
During her time on “Neighbours,” she signed a record deal and has been singing and performing ever since. Hit singles include “Can’t Get You out of my Head” and “Spinning Around.”
Minogue has been the host of “The Voice” in both Australia and the UK.
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