Australia is a beautiful country known for its wide-open spaces, natural wonders, deserts, beaches, and other interesting landscapes. The Home of Kangaroos also does an excellent job of delivering world-class talent in the entertainment industry. Here are the most popular Australian celebrities known worldwide for their incredible contribution to acting, singing, and other entertainment sectors.
Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman is among the most successful actors in Hollywood, known for his role as Wolverine or Logan in the X-Men movie series. His role in the X-men movie series gave Jackman a Guinness World Record for having the longest career as an action Marvel character. However, this record was broken by Patrick Stewart in May 2022.
Throughout his extensive career as a live-action actor, Jackman has received many accolades for his talents. That includes a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, Two Tony Awards, and a Grammy. He has also received numerous nominations for Academy Awards and the British Academy film award.
Jackman has headlined movies in different genres, ranging from romantic comedies, musicals, and drama to thrillers, action, and horror. The Sydney native is also popular for his theatre performances in Carousel (2002) and Oklahoma (1998).
Margot Robbie
Born in Dalby, Queensland, Margot Robbie is a popular Australian movie producer and actress known for her contribution to independent and blockbuster movies. Margot moved to Melbourne in her teenage years to pursue acting, with her first appearance being in the 2008 Australian soap opera, “Neighbors”.
Margot's breakthrough in acting came in 2013 when she featured in the black comedy movie, “Wolf of Wall Street” alongside Leonardo Di Caprio. The star actor and producer has also earned numerous accolades for her talent, including five British academy film awards, four Golden Globe Awards, and two academy awards.
In 2017, Margot was named by Times Magazines as one of the 1000 most influential figures in the world. She was also ranked as one of the highest-paid actresses in the world in 2019.
Chris Hemsworth
Better known for his contribution to the “Avengers Series” where he plays “Thor”, Chris Hemsworth is among the most popular Australian actors in Hollywood. His contribution to the “Avengers Series” alongside other stars like Robert Downey JR, Scarlett Johanson, and Chris Evans made the movie a major success worldwide.
In fact, the Avengers series has grossed over $1.5 billion internationally, making it the first movie franchise to reach such heights in sales. The movie’s success inspired the launch of Playtech’s online slot game (The Avengers Slot), available in real money pokies sites in Australia. Additionally, it helped Chris Hemsworth reach a career peak that not many would have anticipated.
Chris started his career in an Australian TV series (Home and Away), before launching his film career in Hollywood. Today, Hemsworth has taken part in many popular films including Extraction (2020), Men in Black: International, Star Trek, and others.
Cate Blanchett
Cate Blanchett is considered to be among the most talented and recognizable actresses born in Melbourne, Australia. In her acting career, Blanchett has won many awards, including three British Academy Film Awards, three Golden Globe awards, and two Academy Awards. The Hollywood star is known for her roles in “The Hobbit” trilogy, “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Aviator.
Rebel Wilson
Born Melanie Elizabeth Bownds, Rebel Wilson is a popular Australian actor, writer, singer, comedian, and producer. Wilson began her acting career in 2003 after studying at the Australian Theatre for Young People, featuring in the SBS series Pizza.
Wilson became a global sensation after starring in the musical series “Pitch Perfect”, where she played the role of Fat Amy. In 2022, Wilson also starred in a hit cheerleading comedy movie, Senior Year, playing alongside stars like Alicia Silverstone and Michael Cimino. Wilson also wrote and starred in the 2013 movie, Super Fun Night, which aired on ABC.
Liam Hemsworth
Like his brother Chris, Liam Hemsworth is a Melbourne-born actor who started his career in an Aussie soap opera before moving to Hollywood. Liam became a popular actor after playing the role of Josh Taylor in Neighbors, but he had his sights set on Hollywood.
In 2010, Liam starred in “The Last Song” alongside Miley Cyrus, before finding a mass audience with his role in “The Hunger Games”. Liam also got married to popular actor and singer Miley Cyrus in 2018, although their marriage was short lived and he filed for a divorce in 2020. However, Liam’s contributions go beyond his acting career as he’s the ambassador for the Australian Childhood Foundation,
Rose Bryne
Rose Bryne is a Sydney-raised actress that made her debut in the Australian movie industry at the age of 13. From 1999, Rose appeared in different films, including Two Hands by Gregor Jordan, acting alongside Health Ledger. That was right before she won her first Hollywood role as the background handmaiden in the Star Wars series.
By 2007, Rose Bryne had become a household name in Hollywood and she became a blockbuster star in 2009 through her role in the Nicolas Cage movie, Knowing. Since then, Rose has starred in movies like Bridesmaids, Insidious, Neighbors, X-Men: First Class, and Peter Rabbit.
Conclusion
From Hugh Jackman to Rose Bryne, Australia is home to many worldclass celebrities. These celebrities are known for their prominent roles in the movie, music and other entertainment sectors.
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