Who's the Biggest Breakout Star of 2011?
SLIDESHOW: Who's the Biggest Breakout Star of 2011?
Rooney Mara
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Rooney Mara
Early reviews say that Rooney Mara's performance in the film version of Stieg Larsson's wildly popular "Millennium Trilogy" is outstanding, but her physical transformation for the role has been just as buzzworthy.
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Melissa McCarthy
Long overlooked, Melissa McCarthy's unabashed performance in “Bridesmaids” and her first Emmy win for "Mike and Molly" were more than enough to make this 41-year-old comedienne a household name.
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Scott McCreery
After winning “American Idol,” Scott McCreery went on to release his incredibly successful debut album, “Clear as Day,” which has sold more than a half million copies and includes two Top 40 country hits.
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Naya Rivera
Naya Rivera may have started out as a background character on “Glee,” but this season she’s anything but. Rivera’s portrayal of Santana, both heart-wrenching and funny, has catapulted her to the series' forefront.
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Ryan Gosling
Ryan Gosling is certainly not new to the big screen, but his career has never been hotter. In 2011, the 31-year-old heartthrob appeared in three mainstream films and was nominated for two Golden Globes.
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Octavia Spencer
Another veteran actress, 41-year-old Octavia Spencer’s breakout role came in the form of a sassy maid named Minny Jackson in the film adaptation of “The Help,” earning her a Golden Globe nomination.
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Jessica Chastain
It was hard to miss Jessica Chastain on the big screen this year! The 30-year-old actress has been nominated for a slew of awards for her performances in six movies, including a Golden Globe for "The Help."
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Michael Fassbender
Michael Fassbender's wide-ranging performances in four films this year have earned him a lot of attention and a Golden Globe nomination for his portrayal of Brandon Sullivan in "Shame."
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LMFAO
Redfoo and Sky Blu, of the Los Angeles-based duo LMFAO, kept us shuffling all summer long while their single “Party Rock Anthem” rocketed its way to #1 in seven countries.
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Elizabeth Olsen
Elizabeth Olsen spent years honing her acting skills before making her film debut. The rave reviews she's received for her indie films are proof that she is much more than just the youngest Olsen sister.
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Melissa McCarthy’s performances in “Bridesmaids” and “Mike and Molly” earned her an overdue moment in the spotlight, Ryan Gosling made his way into mainstream movies and the hearts of women everywhere, and Octavia Spencer left us both laughing and crying through her performance in “The Help.”
Jessica Chastain, who appeared in six movies, and Michael Fassbender, who appeared in four, were two actors who couldn’t be missed! And let’s not forget their respective Golden Globe nominations for “The Help” and “Shame.”
On “Glee” Naya Rivera proved that she is much more than a comedic foil, and in “Martha Marcy May Marlene,” Elizabeth Olsen demonstrated that she has absolutely no need to capitalize on her older sisters’ fame.
In the music industry, Scott McCreery is successfully making the transition from “American Idol” winner to country music artist, while LMFAO had two wildly popular top 10 hits.
Perhaps most interesting is Rooney Mara, who is already being heralded as one of the biggest breakout stars of 2011 despite the fact that her movie, “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” has yet to hit theaters.
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Top Opinion
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Kristen Lynn 2011/12/17 04:36:25Naya Rivera
+8Naya's been on Glee for three years now but I haven't really noticed her talents until this year. I think she'll go far. :)
she rules! i love her sharp tongue and personality, in glee, the most =)
she has a very beautiful voice too!
i love ryan in this movie..... just sayin