Stars who started on soaps

No matter how big of famous they went on to become, entertainment’s top stars had to start somewhere. For a few, that meant small budgets, hastily-written scripts and one-take wonders in the world of the daytime drama.

Some had soap opera careers that lasted just a scene or two. Others made their mark with memorable roles.

Here’s a partial list of celebs who cut their teeth on daytime TV, with the show on which they appeared:

Demi Moore, General Hospital (1982-83): Jackie Templeton

Kathleen Turner, The Doctors (1978-79): Nola Dancy

David Hasselhoff, The Young and the Restless (1975-82): Dr. Snapper Foster

Meg Ryan, As the World Turns (1982-84): Betsy Stewart

Teri Hatcher, Capitol (1986-87): Angelica Clegg

Christopher Reeve, Love of Life (1974-76): Ben Harper

Kelsey Grammer, Another World (1984-84): Dr. Canard

Tommy Lee Jones, One Life to Live (1971-75): Dr. Mark Toland

Ray Liotta, Another World (1978-81): Joey Perrini

Susan Sarandon, A World Apart (1970-71): Patrice Kahlman

Source: The Extraordinary Book of Lists

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