If it seems like the in-crowd of Hollywood never changes, remember this: once upon a time, Angelina Jolie was playing second fiddle to the better-known Winona Ryder in 'Girl, Interrupted' and only a few years ago, Amy Adams was an unknown with a three-episode arc on 'The Office.' Sometimes it's easy to predict the big stars of the new year - it seems obvious that Anna Kendrick's popularity is poised to explode, with a handful of award nominations for her 'Up in the Air' performance and two big movies in 2010. Who else is likely to climb the ladder this year? PopEater picks the most likely candidates for sudden stardom in 2010 after the jump.
Amanda Seyfried Age: 24 She's been in: 'Jennifer's Body,' 'Big Love,' 'Veronica Mars' Why 2010 is her year:She played the young lead in 'Mamma Mia!' but most of Seyfried's roles have been sidekicks to bigger stars. This year, Seyfried is starring is three big movies - 'Dear John' with dreamy hunk Channing Tatum, 'Letters to Juliet' with Vanessa Redgrave, and erotic thriller 'Chloe' with Liam Neeson and Julianne Moore.
Mr. Hudson Age: 30 Album: Straight No Chaser Why 2010 is his year: Ben Hudson is a British R&B/pop artist currently signed to Kanye West's record label. The famously egomaniacal West told MTV recently: "I believe Mr. Hudson has the potential to be bigger than me, to be one of the most important artists of his generation." Who are we to ignore that kind of endorsement?
Jaden Smith Age: 11 He's been in: 'The Day the Earth Stood Still,' 'The Pursuit of Happyness,' Jada Pinkett Smith's womb Why 2010 is his year:If his impressive pedigree weren't enough, Will Smith's son Jaden will star in the much-discussed 'Karate Kid' remake this year, co-starring Jackie Chan as his wise, kung fu mentor.
Ashley Greene Age: 22 She's been in: 'Twilight,' 'New Moon' Why 2010 is her year: 'Twilight' leads Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson owned 2009, but the supporting cast of the franchise is starting to garner attention. Anna Kendrick's comic turn in 'New Moon' set her up for an important 2010, and Ashley Greene is poised for a big year herself. She'll reprise her role as Alice Cullen in 'Eclipse,' and we'll see her in a handful of new films, including 'The Apparition' and 'Skateland.'
Amber Heard Age: 23 She's been in: 'Hidden Palms,' 'Pineapple Express' Why 2010 is her year:She played Seth Rogen's girlfriend in 'Pineapple Express' and the hot neighbor who tries to bite Jesse Eisenberg in 'Zombieland' - nothing that would make Amber Heard a household name. That's all set to change in 2010, when Heard will play Johnny Depp's love interest in 'The Rum Diary,' a film adaptation of the Hunter S. Thompson novel. She'll also appear in 'And Soon the Darkness' with Karl Urban.
Mark Valley Age: 45 He's been in: 'Fringe,' 'Boston Legal' Why 2010 is his year: Valley's time on 'Fringe' was limited, though the FOX mystery science drama has proven an effective vehicle for his wife Anna Torv. Valley's own time to shine comes in 2010 with a starring role in a heavily-hyped new drama, 'Human Target,' co-starring Chi McBride and Jackie Earle Haley.
Logan Lerman Age: 17 He's been in: 'Jack & Bobby,' '3:10 to Yuma' Why 2010 is his year:This young actor was cast in the title role of upcoming fantasy book adaptation 'Percy Jackson & the Olympians,' directed by Chris Columbus - the same guy who helmed the first two 'Harry Potter' movies. If 'Percy Jackson' does as well as some predict, we could be looking at the next Daniel Radcliffe in Lerman.
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Jaden Smith looks like a cross between Sideshow Bob & Homie the Clown... If it weren't for daddy he'd be nowhere... Just like the talentless Colin Hanks...
brooke tarnoff is out of her freakin bought-and-paid-for mind: this time next year these people will have disappeared from the radar screen with the sole exception of the smith kid, whose daddy will continue to pay his way...
Jaden Smith? He totally ruined an otherwise impressive remake of "The Day The Earth Stood Still"! C'mon!!!All he's doing is riding the shirt tails of his famous parents! He'd be absolutely nothing without them! By the way, how much did his parents pay you to "make" this prediction? Duh?
Are you for real. Thats what parents do, try and get their kids in the best possible position they can and if it means using their names anyones parents would do just that. some people are just lucky. As for the part in that movie.... they are LINES the kids don't make them up, the directors do!
I follow these trends very closely and have been right 89% of the time in the past 10 years. I predict TV actor Tony Oller will breakout in his new show GIGANTIC on Teen Nick this year. He will star alongside Meryl Streep's daughter Grace Gummer as brother and sister. It will be Gummer's breakout year as well and since few have heard of her it's doubtful she's riding her mother's coat tails. Show sounds like for young adult demographic & great story. Tony is also on a show on Disney AS THE BELL RINGS plus I've been paying attention to his other well developed talent as musician - and he has experiece as a dancer. I've been watching his rise for years and my prediction is that his career will blow up this year. Remember you heard it from me first!
i havent seen any child star emerge from celebrity parents. except maybe sophia coppela and Nicholas Cage. Drew Barrymore made a name but no for her talent. Bryce Dallas Howard is trying to make it but really hasnt shown much talent. the only reason most of these people get in the spot light is from thier parents and arrests. However Liza Minelli did well...i guess theres a few exceptions.
I'm happy for Logan... kinda weird though, cause he's a pretty private person and this whole thing seems kinda new to him. but i'm happy he's gonna start getting recognized for what an amazing young actor he is.
Kate Hudson, Emilio Estavez, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Anniston, Angelina Jolie...all are children of Hollywood stars. I think all of them have done just fine making a name for themselves. If Jaden is a good actor, he'll make it. I've heard Will and Jada say in interviews that if their kids want to act that's OK with them, as long as the kid understands that it's a tough business and HARD work if you want to be good at it. I have a friend who worked security at one of Will's movie sets, and Will liked him so much he offered him a bit part in his next movie. When Will found out he was engaged, he put the fiance in the movie too. He's a really nice guy, and hey, if his kid is half as good as him, I can't wait to see what he does.
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Jaden Smith looks like a cross between
Sideshow Bob & Homie the Clown... If it
weren't for daddy he'd be nowhere... Just
like the talentless Colin Hanks...
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Amber Heard... you want me to keep it classy when looking at her makes me feel so nasty? She is HOT!
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Wow M you are really hating on the kid.whats the problem?
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My guess is that "M" is a racist, and hating on Jaden because he's a successful black kid, and that's too much for him/her!
They all look like a bunch of Crackheads;and the Smith kid looks like his afro is stuck in 1972.
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what about taylor lautner, but out of these 6 definitely ashley green :)
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brooke tarnoff is out of her freakin bought-and-paid-for mind: this time next year these people will have disappeared from the radar screen with the sole exception of the smith kid, whose daddy will continue to pay his way...
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OMG i cant wait to see Amanda Seyfried in Dear John, i just read the book an wow Channing Tatum OMG!!!
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Jaden Smith? He totally ruined an otherwise impressive remake of "The Day The Earth Stood Still"! C'mon!!!All he's doing is riding the shirt tails of his famous parents! He'd be absolutely nothing without them! By the way, how much did his parents pay you to "make" this prediction? Duh?
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Are you for real. Thats what parents do, try and get their kids in the best possible position they can and if it means using their names anyones parents would do just that. some people are just lucky. As for the part in that movie.... they are LINES the kids don't make them up, the directors do!
If you have an opinion on such garbage, well, you are a loser.
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Break out stars? These are the sort of faces you can see any day in a target store or behind a cosmetic counter at Macys. A dime a dozen.
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can somebody cut the smith kid's hair??????? OMG JUST NASTY!
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I follow these trends very closely and have been right 89% of the time in the past 10 years. I predict TV actor Tony Oller will breakout in his new show GIGANTIC on Teen Nick this year. He will star alongside Meryl Streep's daughter Grace Gummer as brother and sister. It will be Gummer's breakout year as well and since few have heard of her it's doubtful she's riding her mother's coat tails. Show sounds like for young adult demographic & great story. Tony is also on a show on Disney AS THE BELL RINGS plus I've been paying attention to his other well developed talent as musician - and he has experiece as a dancer. I've been watching his rise for years and my prediction is that his career will blow up this year. Remember you heard it from me first!
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Who cares?
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Ashley greene was also in greys anatomey she was the pregentae girl the the post landed oon back in like 07! and RYAN CABRERA!!!!!is the best!!!
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i havent seen any child star emerge from celebrity parents. except maybe sophia coppela and Nicholas Cage. Drew Barrymore made a name but no for her talent. Bryce Dallas Howard is trying to make it but really hasnt shown much talent. the only reason most of these people get in the spot light is from thier parents and arrests. However Liza Minelli did well...i guess theres a few exceptions.
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I'm happy for Logan... kinda weird though, cause he's a pretty private person and this whole thing seems kinda new to him. but i'm happy he's gonna start getting recognized for what an amazing young actor he is.
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They forgot to put one of Amanda Seyfried's best performances, as Bill Hendrickson's daughter on my favorite HBO show Big Love.
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Kate Hudson, Emilio Estavez, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Anniston, Angelina Jolie...all are children of Hollywood stars. I think all of them have done just fine making a name for themselves. If Jaden is a good actor, he'll make it. I've heard Will and Jada say in interviews that if their kids want to act that's OK with them, as long as the kid understands that it's a tough business and HARD work if you want to be good at it. I have a friend who worked security at one of Will's movie sets, and Will liked him so much he offered him a bit part in his next movie. When Will found out he was engaged, he put the fiance in the movie too. He's a really nice guy, and hey, if his kid is half as good as him, I can't wait to see what he does.
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