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The Breakthrough Years of Cinema Stars
First major success in 2013
Margot Robbie
Her breakout role in The Wolf of Wall Street made her an overnight Hollywood sensation.
2014
2015
2015
2015
2015
2015
Léa Seydoux
Shared the Palme d'Or for Blue Is the Warmest Colour, solidifying her international acting presence.
2012
2013
2014
2016
2017
2020
Adèle Exarchopoulos
Won the Palme d'Or for her raw, acclaimed performance in Blue Is the Warmest Colour.
2013
2013
2013
2013
2015
2016
Jared Leto
Won an Oscar for his transformative performance in Dallas Buyers Club, marking a career high.
1997
2004
2023
2023
Jamie Dornan
This year marked a significant breakthrough with his role as serial killer Paul Spector in the BBC Two crime drama The Fall. The critically acclaimed performance showcased his dramatic acting range, earning him widespread recognition and a new level of respect from critics and audiences alike.
2015
2017
2018
Lupita Nyong'o
Her Oscar-winning performance in 12 Years a Slave launched her into instant stardom.
2016
2016
2019
Michael B. Jordan
His powerful leading role in Fruitvale Station earned him widespread critical recognition.
1996
2018
2023
George MacKay
Gained significant acclaim for his leading roles in Sunshine on Leith and For Those in Peril.
2020
Karla Sofía Gascón
We Are the Nobles was a major commercial and critical success, bringing Karla Sofía Gascón significant public recognition and marking a turning point in her film career.
2024
Kate Mara achieved widespread critical acclaim and international recognition for her role as Zoe Barnes in the hit Netflix political drama House of Cards. This role marked a significant turning point, establishing her as a prominent talent in the golden age of television.
2015
LaKeith Stanfield
Short Term 12 marked LaKeith Stanfield's feature film debut and earned him an Independent Spirit Award nomination, bringing him significant industry attention.
2023

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