Famous stars who were ‘discovered’ in the most unusual ways

[post_page_title]Alexis Bledel[/post_page_title]
Alexis Bledel didn’t always have dreams of becoming an actress. In fact, the youngster always wanted to be a model and was lucky enough to start her career after a talent agent spotted her at a mall.

However, Alexis needed to pay her NYU tuition and knew that modeling would never bring in the big bucks. She began to apply for any job she could until Alexis was offered an audition for the comedy-drama Gilmore Girls. Although she had the flu, Alexis won over the agents enough to land one of the lead roles.
[post_page_title]Mel Gibson[/post_page_title]
A life in the theater was the beginning for Mel Gibson, but the actor wanted his ticket to Hollywood. A friend managed to land Mel an audition for the sci-fi movie Mad Max. However, Mel had been in a fight the night before and arrived looking like the perfect fit for the villain.

Although the actor already had one of the starring roles, turning up free of cuts and bruises a few weeks later made the director change his mind and cast Mel as the lead hero instead.