Hollywood A-Listers Who Got Their Big Break in Horror Films

Jessica Lange

She may have reentered the modern mainstream with her iconic roles in American Horror Story, but Jessica Lange first rose to popularity when she debuted in 1976's King Kong. Lange earned a Golden Globe Award for her performance as Dwan. Although the monster flick did effectively launch her career, she reportedly received enough negative publicity that it "almost destroyed her career."

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.