It seems to many that Netflix has been here forever, but that is not the case. Having officially launched in 2006 and going live in 130 countries only in 2016, the streaming world we so know and love is practically still a primary school student.
So many new things have been introduced in the past decade, like streaming, binge-watching, daring new topics and themes, along with an unprecedented density of new and unconventional entertainment. From drag shows, to comedy musicals, to adventures with psychedelics, Netflix has been the indistinguishable host of all forms of artistic expression.
With the onslaught of all the new content that Netflix created and allowed to exist in the world of streaming, a new generation of actors and actresses, old and young, was discovered on the platform and soared to stardom since.
8 All The Kids from Stranger Things Shot To Stardom
The kids fans love the most on Stranger Things really ran up that hill all the way to Hollywood stardom! When the show first aired in 2016, most of its cast were young and relatively obscure. Although stars like Millie Bobby Brown had her debut in Hollywood before the hit series ever aired on Netflix, the show definitely transformed her career and her costars' careers as well. Young actors Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin are sure to be future young trailblazers too!
7 Natalia Dyer and Charlie Heaton's Chemistry Started More Than Their Careers
Fans might have recognized Natalie Dryer for being on Hannah Montana back when she was young, but in 2016 everyone knew her name for playing Nancy Wheeler on Stranger Things too. As for Charlie Heaton, the British actor started out as an indie musician but broke into the acting world with his role on the same show. Both actors did not just find massive success due to the Netflix show, they also began dating on set while filming the very first season and are still going strong in season 5! This is not the only relationship to come out of Stranger Things, as fans have followed up on rumors saying that Millie Bobby Brown and Noah Schnapp might be dating too.
6 Mike Colter And Krysten Ritter Became Marvel Royalty
Both Krysten Ritter and Mike Colter enjoyed relative on-screen success before their roles on the Netflix shows Jessica Jones and Luke Cage. They immediately became relevant and inclusive fan favorite characters and gave more dimension to the whole Marvel superhero trope. Krysten Ritter stated that playing Jessica Jones was one of her favorite roles ever to play, and both she and fans can't wait for her to reprise that role.
5 Uzo Aduba Won An Emmy After Her Netflix Debut
Orange Is The New Black was undoubtedly one of the first ever shows to create such buzz on Netflix, and Uzo Aduba was definitely a reason for that. She won an Emmy for playing Suzanne on the show which fans just absolutely went crazy for.
4 Taylor Shilling Made Orange Is The New Black A Hit Show
Perhaps one of the most impactful LGBTQ+ characters ever, Taylor Shilling won a SAG award for her breakout role as Piper on the Netflix Show Orange is The New Black. Navigating the complexities of emotions, experiences, and mastering comedy, Taylor Shilling made the role that turned her into a critically acclaimed actress.
3 Ellie Kemper's Debut On Netflix Made Her Unbreakable
Ellie Kemper was a popular comedic actress even before her role on Netflix's Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. With roles in major films like Bridesmaids, and her role in The Office, she already had a fan following. But with Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt being the hit that it was, she solidified her status as a critically acclaimed comedy actress.
2 Phoebe Dynevor Enchanted Everyone With Bridgerton
Phoebe Dynevor enjoyed massive success after her breakout role on Netflix's Bridgerton. In an interview with Harper's Bazaar, the actress said that she did not anticipate the show's huge success and that she thought it was just another gig. Well, fans surely are happy that it wasn't just some passing role!
1 Jacob Elordi Became A Heartthrob After The Kissing Booth
The now Euphoria-famous Jacob Elordi is one of fans' ride or die celebrity crushes. But he first broke into fans' hearts with his role in the Netflix movie The Kissing Booth. He starred in the first film and the sequel alongside costar and ex-girlfriend Joey King, with fans hoping that rumors of a third rendition starring them both to be true. However, unfortunately for die-hard Kissing Booth stans, it doesn't seem there'll be any third sequel any time soon, or ever.
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