
Have you ever noticed that precisely every Australian celebrity got their start in Summer Bay or Ramsay Street?
From Home and Away to Neighbours,some of the most famous Aussies working in Hollywood today got their start on Australian soap operas.
In fact, according to Insider,alumni fromHome and Awayand Neighbours have won and been nominated for countless Oscars, Golden Globes, Emmys, and Grammys. (Oh, and who could forget the Logies, right?)
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We decided to look back at some of the celebrities that got their start on the two Australian TV shows.
Here’s what we discovered:
Russell Crowe (Neighbours)

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After moving from New Zealand to Australia, Russell Crowe appeared in four episodes ofNeighboursin 1987 as the mullet-toting ex-con Kenny Larkin.
After gaining traction in the Australian film industry, Crowe went on to have success in the entertainment industry abroad.
Across his career, the 56-year-old is well known for his roles inGladiator, Les Miserables,andA Beautiful Mind,and has won a slew of awards including a Golden Globe and an Academy Award.
Chris Hemsworth (Home and Away)

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Who could forget Chris Hemsworth's time onHome and Away?!
(Seriously, he was actually our crush back in the day).
Hemsworth played Kim Hyde on the show from 2004 to 2007. He also appeared in one episode ofNeighboursas Jamie Kane in 2002.
Since departing the soap opera, Hemsworth has became a familiar face in Hollywood, appearing inThe Avengers, Thor,andSnow White and the Huntman,just to name a few.
Liam Hemsworth (Neighbours)

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While Chris Hemsworth had a lengthy role onHome and Away,Liam Hemsworth had a stint on Ramsay Street.
The Australian actor played Josh Taylor inNeighboursfrom 2007 to 2008, before making his American film debut inThe Last Songopposite his now ex-wife Miley Cyrus.
The 30-year-old is also well known for his roles inThe Hunger Games,The Duel,andIndependence Day: Resurgence.
Kylie Minogue (Neighbours)

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From 1986 to 1988, Kylie Minogue played the permed hair-toting Charlene Robinson onNeighbours.
During her stint on the show, her on-screen marriage to Scott Robinson was watched by more than 20 million people worldwide.
While appearing on the show, Minogue also landed a record deal and well, the rest is history.
Dannii Minogue (Home and Away)

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Much like the Hemsworth brothers, Kylie Minogue's younger sister, Dannii Minogue also appeared on an Australian soap.
From 1989 to 1990, Minogue appeared onNeighboursas Emma Jackson, before going on to become a pop star.
She also later became a judge on a number of reality shows, includingThe X FactorandThe Voice Australia.
Margot Robbie (Neighbours)

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Before she was starring in Oscar-nominated films likeOnce Upon a Time... in HollywoodandBombshell,Margot Robbie starred onNeighbours.
Robbie played Donna Brown on the Australian soap from 2008 to 2011, before her breakout role inWolf of Wall Streetopposite Leonardo DiCaprio in 2013.
Since then, Robbie has appeared in countess films includingSuicide Squad, I, Tonya,andMary Queen of Scots.
Isla Fisher (Home and Away)

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Isla Fisher starred as Shannon Reed inHome and Awayfrom 1994 to 1997.
Since then, the Hollywood actress has appeared inWedding Crashers, Confessions of a Shopaholic, Definitely, Maybe,and she had a role on the TV showArrested Development.
Delta Goodrem (Neighbours)

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From 2002 to 2005, Delta Goodrem played shy school girl and aspiring singer Nina Tucker on the show.
The role, which landed the now 35-year-old the Logie for Most Popular New Talent in 2003, also helped launched the singer's music career.
After 'Born To Try' premiered on the soap, the song quickly reached number one on the ARIA Single Chart, before Goodrem's debut albumInnocent Eyesdebuted at number one on the ARIA Album Charts.
SinceNeighbours,Goodrem has released a number of albums, become a judge onThe Voice Australia,and portrayed Olivia Newton-John in biopicOlivia Newton-John: Hopelessly Devoted to Youin 2018.
Naomi Watts (Home and Away)

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In 1991, Naomi Watts had a short stint onHome and Away.Watts starred as Julie Gibson on the show, who was in a wheelchair following a car accident.
Following her time on the show, Watts struggled to get her big break in Hollywood until she appeared inMulholland Drivein 2001.
Since then, the Academy Award nominated actress has appeared inKing Kong, Birdman,and TV showThe Loudest Voice.
Heath Ledger (Home and Away)

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In 1997, Heath Ledger famously played bad boy Scott Irwin onHome and Away.
During his time on the show, Ledger had an on-screen fling with Sally Fletcher, who was played by Kate Ritchie.
Just two years later, Ledger went on to star in10 Things I Hate About You,before appearing inBrokeback Mountain, A Knight's TaleandThe Dark Knightas the Joker.
The Australian actor passed away in 2008, following an accidental overdose.
Natalie Imbruglia (Neighbours)

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From 1992 to 1994, Natalie Imbruglia played Beth Brennan onNeighbours.
While Imbruglia has had a few acting gigs, including an appearance inJohnny English,the 45-year-old is most well known for her music career.
(Seriously, who could forget 'Torn'?)
Guy Pearce (Home and AwayandNeighbours)

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Long before making his break in Hollywood, Guy Pearce spent 1991 to 1992 in Summer Bay onHome and Away.
From 1986 to 1989, the actor played Mike Young onNeighbours.
Since then, Pearce has appeared in a long list of movies, includingMementoandThe King's Speech.
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