Nicole Kidman – Dead Calm
Nicole Kidman’s influence is undeniable. Few actresses can claim to have been listed by Time magazine as one of the world’s most influential people twice or to have been ranked as one of the greatest actors of the 21st century by The New York Times. While Kidman wasn’t as prominent in the ’80s as she is in the 21st century, she wasn’t entirely under the radar either.
Her most notable film from that era was the thriller “Dead Calm,” which also featured “Jurassic Park” star Sam Neill. Despite her success, she’s seldom slowed down—in 2021, she appeared in the miniseries “Nine Perfect Strangers.”
Johnny Depp – 21 Jump Street
Long before he gained worldwide fame as Jack Sparrow in “Pirates of the Caribbean,” Johnny Depp had already made a name for himself as a leading man and teen idol on the ’80s series “21 Jump Street.” Depp is best known for his distinctive roles, and he embraced that approach from the start.
After “21 Jump Street,” he rarely accepted mediocre roles, instead choosing to portray unique characters. This decision has paid off, earning him a reputation as one of the most talented actors in the industry. He delivered an equally notable performance as Eugene Smith in the 2020 movie “Minamata.”