Surprising Cameos From Celebrities Before They Were Famous

Whether it's a star's first-ever role in a television show before they made it big, or a director choosing to have a high-profile actor appear for a split second in a surprise scene, cameos have a lot of power over viewers. They can make a scene come together perfectly or completely bring it down. Find out which of your favorite celebrities have been asked to play themselves in some of these hit movies.

 Ben Affleck, Buffy the Vampire Slayer

The hit 1992 film Buffy the Vampire Slayer starred Sarah Michelle Gellar and Alyson Hannigan just like the hit TV show. Do you remember this familiar face during the scene with the high school basketball game? That's none other than Ben Affleck playing your classic jock character. This cameo was right in the middle of his come-up into fame.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.