Some films grab attention for reasons no one expects, especially when a performer on the sidelines suddenly becomes the person audiences can’t stop watching.

They had the fame, the charm, and a Frank Sinatra blessing. Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford stood in the Rat Pack beside one of the most powerful men in entertainment. But Sinatra’s loyalty came with quite a temper—and when he felt betrayed, those blue eyes quickly turned black with rage. This is the story of how Sinatra’s pettiness, bitterness, and pride destroyed two careers and two friendships—forever.

She can terrify you in one scene and wrap you in comfort the next. Whatever lands on her desk gets lifted by talent that never seems to miss.

The allure of fame is undeniable, and for so many it is all they ever want—the ultimate goal. But for some actors, the dream they had dreamed about and worked towards… turned out to be a trap. They got everything they thought they wanted, only to discover it came with a price they didn’t want to pay. So they did the unthinkable: they walked away.

You might want to sit down for this one: Jodie Sweetin—aka Stephanie Tanner from Full House—turns 44 next year. Yep, the kid who yelled “How rude!” is now older than Danny Tanner was when the show started. If that doesn’t make you feel one rerun away from a midlife crisis, her story—and the then-and-now photos—definitely will.

For some, acting is a passion and a true creative outlet that fills their soul and brings them joy. For others, it's a job—and one they don't really even enjoy.