19 celebrities who got their departure on "Star Search"

Before they were famous, these A-Listers were competing for glory on the show of reality.


American idol andThe voice can be pipelines in Stardom now, but for 1983 to 1995, run,Star search wasthe Show competition from reality be certain. Whether you are a singer, a comedian or a Wannabe dancer, securing a spot on the show meant that you were a closer to Stardom. And even if you have not won in your category, the exhibition you could draw from the competition was often sufficient to restart your career. Just ask for ancient candidates likeBeyonce,Britney Spears,Kevin James, andDrew Carey. Curious what other A-listers once appeared on the show? Continue reading to find out more about some of the biggest stars that have leftStar search. And for familiar faces that had their big break later in life, here's40 stars that have not become famous before 40 years.

1
Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake at the Emmy Awards
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As already know a lot of boy fanatics,Justin Timberlakedid not have its beginning of * nsync. Rather, a young JT-then ranging from Justin Randall-actuallycompeteStar search In 1992, even if he had lost toAnna Nardona. His song of choice?Alan Jackson's "Love has tension on you."

Although JT does not winStar searchThis loss could have been the best thing to do.Justin Timberlake: a biographyNote that in an interview, he has already said, "It's funny. If I had won onStar search just once, I would not have done audition [forThe brand new club of Mickey Mouse. I think God has his master plan and he will blame him for you. But you have to walk this road. "

And for the actors who have moved away from the company, here is15 stars that stop acting after hitting that.

2
Beyonce

Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, and Beyonce
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In 1993, a group called typing girlAppeared onStar search-And lost. Normally, the losing group would not make history, but this one was an exception, seeing that two of its members were beyoncé andKelly Rowland.

In 1996, the typical girl had lost and won members to become children of destiny and in 2000, thenwon their first grammat To "say my name." The moral of the story? You do not need to really win winStar searchTo succeed, simply appear on it.

3
Britney Spears

Britney Spears
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Even before she is a smile, Britney Spears of 10 years was acompetingStar search In 1992. The star to be lost to a singer namedMarty ThomasBut that did not want to become a feeling of pop. To date, she has five hits n ° 1On the hot billboard 100 graph, not to mention a brand of successful perfume and aStar on Hollywood's renowned promenade. Who needs a victoryStar search, In any event?

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4
Christina Aguilera

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Everyone does not recognize or appreciate the raw natural talent when it's right in front of them. Case in point: in 1990, when itAppeared onStar search, a nine-year-old childChristina Aguilera lost for a 12-year-old namedChristopher Eason.

"I was a good sport about it. My mother made me go up and tighten her hand and tell her that I was happy, he won. The tears flowed in my face," said AguileraRolling stone In 1999 onherStar search to live. As the magazine put it well, the Star Pop "lost the battle but won the war."

5
Bailiff

Young Usher Musicians Reality Show
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AlthoughStar searchoften missed on the top talent, it does not mean that the showalways I am deceived. In fact, when 13 years oldUsher Raymond IV appeared on the series of competitions of reality in 1991, hewon the best teen singer! His first auto-titled album was published a few years later, and although it is not seen a massive success, his second album,My way, made all the way from the n ° 4On the table of display panels. The rest, as they say, belongs to history.

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6
Ben Bailey

Ben Bailey
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Before he has behind the steering wheel oftheCash cabin, comedian (and licensed taxi pilot)Ben BaileyAppeared onStar search. This, as well as stains on several other shows, helped him raise the host's concert for the award-winning show where passengers answer questions about the trivia to make money while arriving at their destination.

7
Alanis Morissette

Alanis Morissette in the early 2000s
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You should know thatAlanis MorissettecompeteStar search In 1990. His song of choice was "a bad apple" - and although she had more material prepared, she did not want to accomplish there, seen while she lost in the first round to a young singer of country named Chad . The Morissette was not too dissatisfied with losing, however: according toAlanis Morissette: a biography"" Exposure to obtaining was the real goal. "

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8
Leann rhymes

LeAnn Rimes in 2002
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Country singerLeann rhymes made his debut onStar search just eight years old. And unlike some of the other celebrities who appeared on the show, she actually did quite well: she remained champion of the show for two weeks in the early 90s, interpreting songs like "do not worry 'end Me "byMarty robbins. Just a few years later in 1996, shewon his first single # 1 With "Blue" and took the world of the country by the storm.

9
Sutton Foster

Sutton Foster
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Not onlyYoungerStarSutton Fosterlose onStar searchIn 1990, she lost to the Broadway colleague,Richard H. Blake. "Every time I see it, I give him a lazacing eyes," she joked about their (false) rivalry in progress during an appearance onThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

10
Aaliyah

Aaliyah
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When 10 years oldAaliyah HaughtoncompeteStar search In 1990, she did not work with a victory. It does not matter, if: later this year, the future R & B star made with nothing butGladys Knight, The ex-wife of his uncle and directorBarry Hankerson. Just a few years later in 1994, aged 15 Aaliyah seduced the world of music with his first platinum album,Age is not nothing but a number.

11
Kevin James

Comedian Kevin James in 2006
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In 1995,THE KING OF QUEENS Stars Kevin JamesCompete (and won) In the comedy category several times of the show. These victories are not what catapulted it to celebrity, however; His great break came in 1996 at theFestival Just for Laughing of the Comedy of Montreal, orRoman saw playing and gave him a recurring roleEveryone loves Raymond.

12
Marc Summers

Marc Summers
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Do not remember ever seen the future host nickelodeonMarc Summerstake theStar searchto organise? Indeed, you should have been physically to a tap to catch his act. Summers was the guy who "warm up" the studio's audience before the live show started. According to Indiana's public media, he was also thecomedian warm-up for tapingsSoapandAlice.

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Martin Lawrence

Martin Lawrence in 2006
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Another comedian whoAppeared onStar search isMartin Lawrence. Unlike James, although the appearance of Laurent on the show was enough to point out to the people who matter. Although he did not win onStar search, His performanceAttracted the attention of Columbia Pictures frames and earned him the role of Maurice Warfield onWhat's going on now!

14
David Archerueta

David Archuleta
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David Archerueta knew the ins and outsing of television reality well before hecompeteAmerican idol. It was not on the originalStar searchBut in 2004, the singer "Crush"appeared on the short durationStar search reboot, Winning the Junior Singer division with songs like "Fallin '" byALICIA keys.

"What's unique about David is his sense of musical style and phrasing. The only thing that is difficult to teach is the meaning of music, the feeling of music and rhythm, "Old vocal coach of ARCHULETA Dean Kaelin In an interview with thePittsburgh Post-Gazette. "He is intuitive. A bit like a sixth sense. »

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Drew Carey

Drew Carey on the red carpet in 2005
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Humorist Drew Carey is familiar with shows, not competition as a host, but as a competitor as well. As his biographyThe price is correctSite of " notes, the funny man got his first bigcompetitionStar searchIn 1988. After that, he appeared on HBO14th annual edition of young special comedians, toThe Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, And possibly on his own series,The good life. In 1995, Carey had an eponymous Sitcom on ABC.

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Tatyana Ali

Tatyana Ali in 2008
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Even if it is better known as actress,The prince of Bel-AirStarTatyana Aliactually made his debut as a singer. At seven years, she appeared on some episodes ofStar search, Singing songs like"Is not no Mountain High Enough" and"Why Fools Fall In Love?"

17
Dave Chappelle

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In 1993, a teenagerDave Chappelle Appeared onStar search three times, finally losing his compatriot comedianLester Barrie. His career barely suffered from this loss, if: in 2017,Forbes reported that the stand-up genius was $ 47 million.

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Rosie O'Donnell

Rosie O'Donnell
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Rosie O'Donnell Appeared onStar search Five times, winning the first prize every time she participated. According tohis website, She used the money she won the show to move to Los Angeles, and from there marked his first role as O'Brien MaggieLeave me alone.

19
Sinbad

Sinbad
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Before becoming a familiar name, comedianSinbadcompeteStar searchIn the mid-1980s. He won his first round, upgraded future success,Dennis Millerbut possibly lost in a comic named John Kassir . While you may not recognize this name, you probably know your voice: Kassir is a prolific voice player who has played everyone from the Cryteleper to Buster Bunny.


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