1. John Krasinski – The Holiday (2006)
Throughout the 2010s, John Krasinski established himself as a major star with his role in The Office. His move to Hollywood was a success, as he directed and starred in A Quiet Place, and found multiple other high-profile roles as both an actor and a director. Way back at the start of his career, he also appeared in a Christmas classic.
The Holiday stars Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz as two lovelorn women who opt to swap homes for the festive period. Jack Black and Jude Law also star as their respective love interests, but the film also features many other stars. Krasinski appears in a minor role (alongside Kathryn Hahn) as underlings shocked by Cameron Diaz’s character opting to take a vacation.
Krasinski’s role in The Holiday is only forgotten because it’s so incredibly minor. He makes one or two small appearances in the film, but his status as one of the biggest stars in the world means he’s instantly recognizable. It makes him king of the famous actors you forgot made Christmas movies, but The Holiday serves as a perfect early credit for the then-promising young actor.
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