There's No Way Anyone Can Name These Early 00's Actors!
- by Laura Martisiute
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It's not easy to make it in the acting industry. Only those who possess an enormous acting talent, as well as a good work ethic and plenty of luck, stand a chance of bagging the role of a lifetime. This is obviously rather discouraging hence why very few people even bother trying. After all, Hollywood is already brimming with countless talented actors and actresses. How on earth can a newcomer compete with those who have been honing their craft for years if not decades?
Of course, while the competition that one faces in the entertainment industry of the world is certainly tough, it is not impossible to make a breakthrough. Truly skilled and ambitious individuals do it all the time. Sometimes they get lucky and make it to the very top. Other times they star in a movie or two before quietly slipping into obscurity.
Take actors that were famous in the early 00's as an example. Some of them had been acting since the 80's or the 90's and naturally continued bagging one major role after another in the early 00's too. Most of these A-listers are still around to this day. Others, on the other hand, rose to fame in the early 00's, showcased their acting talent in a movie or two and then fell off the radar.
Who is this?
Fans of the once very popular TV series Dawson's Creek should have no trouble recognizing this actress. After all, she portrayed Jen Lindley (a wild child from New York who is sent to live with her religious grandma in Capeside) in all six seasons of the show, which was on air from 1998 to 2003. Of course, that was by no means this actress's first acting role. She made her film debut in 1994 when she was cast in the adventure family film Lassie and continued acting into the early 00's which is when she made an appearance in movies such as Prozac Nation, Me Without You and The Station Agent (IMDb).
Name this Hollywood A-lister.
According to IMDb, this Hollywood A-lister began acting all the way back in the late 80's although he first came to attention in the early 90's when he was cast as a petty thief named J. D. in the iconic road film Thelma & Louise. In the late 90's he was cast in a number of famous movies, including the 1994 Gothic film Interview with the Vampire, the 1995 neo-noir crime thriller film Seven and the 1999 drama film Fight Club. In the early 00's he appeared in the 2000 crime thriller film Snatch, the 2001 heist film Ocean's Eleven and the 2004 epic period war film Troy (IMDb).
Who can name this actress?
Most people associate this actress with Juno, the independent coming-of-age teen comedy film in which she was cast as the titular character. That makes sense. After all, it was this movie that turned this actress into the star she is today. However, it would be unfair to completely dismiss her earlier work. Indeed, few people know that this actress has been acting ever since the late 90's. For example, in 1997 she was cast as Maggie Maclean in the TV film Pit Pony and later reprised her role in the TV series Pit Pony. Nonetheless, it was only in the early 00's that she made her film debut - she landed the role of Joanie in the 2002 movie Marion Bridge (IMDb).
Who knows the name of this actress?
This actress first gained recognition in 2000 when she was cast as Cindy Campbell in a series of popular thriller comedy parody films. In the early 00's she also made an appearance in films such as the 2002 psychological thriller May, the 2003 romantic comedy drama film Lost in Translation and the 2003 comedy drama film Winter Break. Today however we tend to associate her with movies such as the 2005 romantic drama film Brokeback Mountain, the 2005 romantic comedy film Just Friends, the 2008 comedy film The House Bunny, the 2012 satire comedy film The Dictator and the 2018 romantic comedy film Overboard (IMDb).
The name of this actress is...?
This actress first came to prominence in the early 00's. For example, back then she starred in films such as the 2000 comedy film Dude, Where's My Car (as Wanda), the 2001 romantic period war drama film Pearl Harbor (in which she played the role of Nurse Sandra), the 2002 biographical crime film Catch Me If You Can (in which she starred as Cheryl Ann) and the 2004 fantasy romantic comedy 13 Going on 30 (in which she was cast as Jenna Rink). Some may also associate this actress with her role of the CIA officer Sydney Bristow in the spy thriller Alias, on air from 2001 to 2006, according to IMDb.
Who is this actor?
Here we have another actor that began acting in the 90's. Some might associate him with his role of Jordan Catalano in the teen drama TV series My So-Called Life which was on air from 1994 to 1995 whereas others might recall seeing him in films such as the 1998 epic war film The Thin Red Line, the 1999 drama film Fight Club, the 1999 psychological drama film Girl Interrupted, the 2000 psychological drama film Requiem for a Dream, the 2002 thriller film Panic Room and the 2004 epic historical drama film Alexander. This actor is also a singer. He is a member of the Thirty Seconds to Mars band. Indeed, according to IMDb, it was in the early 00's - in 2002 to be exact - that the famous rock band released its debut album, 30 Seconds to Mars.
What is the name of this early 00's actor?
Remember this actor? He was one of the biggest stars of the early 00's but has since slipped into obscurity. Today most of us associate him with his role of Lucas Scott in the popular drama series One Tree Hill, on air from 2003 to 2012. Fans of the TV show Gilmore Girls might also recognize him as Tristin DuGray, Rory Gilmore's annoying classmate and those who have seen Dawson's Creek might also recall that he played the role of Charlie Todd on the show. This actor did not just stick to TV work however. Indeed, in the early 00's he also appeared in a number of popular films such as the 2003 fantasy comedy film Freaky Friday and the 2004 teen romantic comedy A Cinderella Story (IMDb).
Name this talented actor.
This actor was only 11 years old when he was cast as Harry Potter in the famous Harry Potter film series. He starred in three Harry Potter films in the early 00's - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. The role of The Boy Who Lived wasn't his very first acting gig however, according to IMDb. Indeed, in 2001 - the same year that he appeared in the very first Harry Potter movie - this actor also played the role of Mark Pendel in the spy thriller film The Tailor of Panama.
Who knows the name of this actress?
This actress rose to prominence when she was a mere child. She was popular both in the 90's and the early 00's but has since slipped into relative obscurity. Indeed, she hasn't starred in any movies since 2010 and she hasn't made any TV appearances since 2008. In the 90's she was known for starring in the live action sketch comedy All That as well as in the children's panel game show Figure It Out. She also had her very own show that was on air from 1999 to 2002. In terms of film, in the early 00's she starred in Big Fat Liar and What a Girl Wants, according to IMDb.
Who can name this actress?
This actress landed her very first acting gig more than 10 years ago, all the way back in 2003. She was cast as Isolda in the TV film Boudica. A year later, she made her film debut in the 2004 drama film My Summer of Love. Still, it was only in 2006, when she landed a supporting role in the comedy drama film the Devil Wears Prada, that she received recognition. She has done incredibly well for herself. Today we tend to associate her with such successful movies as the 2014 science fiction action film Edge of Tomorrow, the 2018 fantasy adventure film Mary Poppins Returns and the 2018 post apocalyptic science fiction film A Quiet Place (IMDb).
The name of this actress is...?
This actress became an international celebrity in the late 90's when she was cast as Rose DeWitt Bukater in James Cameron's masterpiece Titanic (which, for a long time, was the highest-grossing movie of all time). This role established her as a leading Hollywood lady and as such in the early 00's she appeared in a large number of successful movies, including the 2000 period film Quills, the 2004 historical fantasy drama film Finding Neverland, and the 2004 science fiction romantic comedy film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. This actress is still active in Hollywood to this day and is due to appear in at least three movies within the next few years, according to IMDb.
Name this actress.
As a teenager this actress was cast in films such as the 1991 coming-of-age drama film The Man in the Moon and the 1996 crime film Freeway. She made her breakthrough later in the decade (in 1999 to be exact) when she landed the role of Tracy Flick in the black comedy drama film Election. It was for this role that she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award. Two years later, in 2001, she bagged the role of Elle Woods in the comedy film Legally Blonde which effectively turned her into an international star (and for which she was nominated for another Golden Globe Award, according to IMDb).
Who is this?
Can you get this one right? We'll be very impressed if you can! After all, this actor was not yet big in the early 00's although it was already obvious that he had huge potential. This actor made his acting debut in 2004 when he was cast as Bob Davenport in the police procedural drama TV series CSI: Miami. He only appeared in a single episode (titled "Pro Per"). It was only in 2005 that he made his film debut and only in 2006, when he was featured in the romantic dance film Step Up that he came to international attention according to IMDb.
Name this actress (and singer).
The gorgeous woman above is not only a talented actress but also a skilled singer and dancer. Still, for the purpose of this quiz, let's focus on her performances on the big screen. This actress began acting in the late 80's but nowadays we tend to associate her with the movies that she appeared in during the early 00's. For example, some might recall seeing this stunning brunette in the 2000 science fiction thriller film The Cell, the 2001 romantic comedy The Wedding Planner, the 2002 thriller film Enough, and the 2002 romantic comedy drama film Maid in Manhattan (IMDb).
Who can name this famous actress?
If you have ever seen the 1983 crime film Scarface which starred Al Pacino as the Cuban refugee and gangster Tony Montana, then you probably know that the actress above played the role of Elvira Hancock, Montana's girlfriend. In fact, it was this role that first brought this actress fame. As such, it comes as no surprise that this actress is to this day most commonly linked to the movie that turned her into a star. Later she went on to star in Dangerous Liaisons, Batman Returns and Dangerous Minds and in the early 00's she appeared in What Lies Beneath, I Am Sam, and White Oleander (IMDb).
What is the name of this actor?
This actor first came to prominence more than 20 years ago, all the way back in 1993 when he landed the role of David Wooderson in the coming-of-age comedy film Dazed and Confused. He impressed everyone with his acting talent and went on to bag countless other successful roles. For example, in the same decade he also appeared in the 1996 comedy Larger than Life and the 1997 historical drama film Amistad. In the early 00's this actor decided to focus on romantic comedies. As such, you might recall seeing him in films such as The Wedding Planner and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (IMDb).
Name this actor.
Like so many other Hollywood actors, this actor began acting when he was just a child too. For example, back in the 90's he made an appearance in films such as the 1992 coming-of-age drama film A River Runs Through It and the 1994 family spots fantasy film Angels in the Outfield. In 2000 this actor enrolled in college but ended up dropping out a few years later because he wanted to continue pursuing acting. The same year that he dropped out of school he was cast in the 2004 drama film Mysterious Skin in which he played the role of Neil McCormick (IMDb).
Who thinks that they know the name of this actor?
The actor above made his acting debut in the early 90's when he was cast as Billy Simpson in the popular teen TV series Hillside which ran from 1991 to 1993. Later in the decade he also landed the role of Michael "Berg" Bergen in the sitcom Two Guys and a Girl, which was on air from 1998 to 2001. Of course, this actor did not just stick to TV projects - he tried his hand at film work too. For example, in the early 00's he appeared in movies such as the 2002 comedy film National Lampoon's Van Wilder and the 2004 supernatural superhero film Blade: Trinity (IMDb).
The name of this early 00's actor is...?
It was in 2002 that this actor made his acting debut in the space Western drama TV series Firefly. He appeared in only one episode but in 2004 was cast as Cameron Bale in the drama TV series Summerland (he starred in 16 episodes in total). A year before, in 2003, he made his film debut in the indie film Melinda's World. However, it was only in the late 00's, when he was cast as Troy Bolton in the 2006 musical TV film High School Musical, that he rose to fame, according to IMDb. Know the name of this actor? Then go ahead and select his name.
Who is this?
This actor made his breakthrough in the late 80's and became an international star in the 90's. As some might be very well able to recall, it was in the 90's that he starred in films such as the 1991 adventure drama film White Fang and the 1994 romantic comedy drama Reality Bites. It was also in the 90's that he was cast in Before Sunrise, a 1995 romantic drama film that was so successful it ended up getting two sequels - Before Sunset (released in 2004) and the slightly more recent Before Midnight (released in 2013). Apart from starring in this popular film series, this actor is also known for appearing in the 2001 crime thriller film Training Day and the 2004 psychological thriller film Taking Lives (IMDb).
Name this blonde actress.
This talented blonde actress began acting in the early 90's and came to international attention in the mid 90's. For example, back then she was cast in films such as the 1997 supernatural thriller movie The Devil's Advocate and the 1998 adventure film Mighty Joe Young. She continued acting into the early 00's - she starred in films such as the 2003 heist film The Italian Job and the 2003 crime drama film Monster. It was for her role in the latter movie that she was awarded an Oscar in the category Best Actress in a Leading Role, according to IMDb.
Who can name this actor?
Nowadays we associate this actor with his role of Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter prequel series Fantastic Beasts. Of course, that is not the only famous role that he has ever landed. Like so many other actors that we have already mentioned on this quiz, this actor also began acting in the 90's. For example, you might recall glimpsing him in the 1997 science fiction film Gattaca and the 1999 psychological thriller film The Talented Mr. Ripley. Still, it was only in the early 00's that he became truly famous. For example, back then he appeared in A.I. Artificial Intelligence, Cold Mountain, Alfie, Enemy at the Gates and Closer (IMDb).
What is the name of this skilled actor?
Who thinks that they know the name of this famous actor? He made his acting debut in the late 90's when he bagged the role of Michael Kelso in Fox's sitcom That '70s Show which ran from 1998 to 2006. As some might be very well able to recall, it was on the set of this series that this actor met his current wife. It was only a year after he began acting that he was cast in his first movie, the 1999 romantic comedy Coming Soon. In 2000 he starred in the comedy film Dude, Where's My Car? which was a huge box office hit and which established him as a leading Hollywood actor (IMDb).
Name this actress.
Recognize this particular actress? She was huge in the 90's which is when she starred in films such as Pretty Woman, My Best Friend's Wedding, Notting Hill and Runaway Bride. Her huge talent prevented her from slipping into obscurity at the turn of the century and as such she continued acting into the early 00's. For example, back then she was featured in such successful movies as the 2000 biographical film Erin Brockovich, the 2001 heist film Ocean's Eleven, the 2003 drama film Mona Lisa Smile, the 2004 romantic drama film Closer and the 2004 heist film Ocean's Twelve (IMDb).
Who knows the name of this star?
A quick glance at this actor's filmography on IMDb will tell you that he has been acting for quite a while. Indeed, he made his film debut all the way back in the late 80's, and to be more exact, in 1988, when he was cast in the coming-of-age film Mystic Pizza. He went on to star in quite a few successful movies both in the 90's and the early 00's, including Good Will Hunting, The Talented Mr. Ripley, and Ocean's Eleven. It was also in the early 00's that he was cast as the titular character in the famous Bourne film series (IMDb).
What is the name of this gorgeous actress?
As a child, this actress starred in films such as the psychological thriller film The Hole and the epic space opera Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. She made her breakthrough in 2002 when she was cast in the romantic comedy sports film Bend It Like Beckham. A year later she became an international star. The role that brought her such success was that of Elizabeth Swann in the fantasy swashbuckler film Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (she later reprised this role in the film's sequels). Other early 00's films that you might have seen this actress in include Love Actually and King Arthur, according to IMDb.
Who is this?
It was in the late 80's that this actor made his screen debut. As some might be well able to recall, he starred in one episode of the anthology TV series CBS Summer Playhouse. He made his film debut in the 90's which is when he also starred in the 1996 thriller film The Dentist and the 1999 drama film Ride with the Devil. In the early 00's he appeared in movies such as the 2004 fantasy romantic comedy 13 Going on 30 and the 2004 science fiction romantic comedy Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. However, it was not until this actor was cast as Hulk in the early 2010's that he made it big in Hollywood.
Name this comedic actress.
This actress has been acting ever since the late 80's although she only came to attention in the early 90's when she bagged the role of Rachel Green in the iconic TV series Friends which was on air from 1998 to 2004. It was this role that showcased her comedic talent and before long, she was starring in a number of successful comedies. For example, in the early 00's she made an appearance in films such as the 2002 black comedy drama film The Good Girl, the 2003 fantasy comedy film Bruce Almighty and the 2004 romantic comedy film Along Came Polly (IMDb).
What is the name of this talented actress?
The talented star above is yet another actress that began acting when she was only a child. It was in the late 90's - in 1999 to be exact - that she landed her very first acting gig. She appeared in the Disney Channel's TV movie The Thirteenth Year, although she wasn't credited for her role in it. It was only in 2000 that she made her film debut - she was cast in the comedy film The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (although once again, she was not credited). She came to attention in 2002 when she bagged the role of Sarah Altman in the thriller film Panic Room. It was for this role, according to IMDb, that she was nominated for a Young Artist Award.
Who is this?
This actor is known both for his film work and his TV work. In terms of TV work, he is perhaps best known for his role of Nick Andopolis in the TV show Freaks and Geeks, which was on air from 1999 to 2000, as well as for his role of Marshall Eriksen in the famous sitcom How I Met Your Mother, on air from 2005 to 2014. In terms of film, he has starred in the 1998 teen comedy film Can't Hardly Wait, the 2002 romantic comedy film Slackers, and the 2004 mockumentary LolliLove. This actor only came to prominence in the late 00's however when he appeared in the 2008 romantic comedy Forgetting Sarah Marshall (IMDb).
Who knows the name of this very famous Hollywood actor?
Back in the 90's and the early 00's this actor was considered as one of the handsome men in Hollywood. He made it big in the late 90's when he landed the role of Jack Dawson in the 1997 epic romance film Titanic. That was not his first ever acting role of course but it pretty much changed this actor's life. In the early 00's he went on to appear in movies such as the 2002 biographical crime film Catch Me If You Can, the 2002 epic period drama film Gangs of New York and the 2004 epic biographical drama film The Aviator (IMDb).
The name of this actress is...?
According to IMDb, it was in the late 90's that this actress landed her very first acting gig. She was cast in the role of Meghan Green in the comedy drama TV series Get Real. Two years later, in 2001, she made her film debut in Disney's coming-of-age teen comedy The Princess Diaries in which she portrayed Mia Thermopolis, a seemingly normal teenage girl who is taken aback when she is told that she is actually the heir to the throne of a small European nation. It was this role that brought her acclaim and before long - in 2005 to be exact - she made a successful transition to adult roles.
Who is this?
This actress was only 14 years old when she was cast as Jackie Burkhart in the popular sitcom That '70s Show which was on air from 1998 to 2006. Those who have never watched the famous sitcom might recognize this actress as the voice behind Meg Griffin in the animated TV series Family Guy. Nowadays this actress is best known for her film work. She made her film debut even before she was cast in That '70s Show. Indeed, it was in 1996 that she landed the role of Sarah in the Christmas comedy film Santa with Muscles. Nonetheless, even though she continued starring in movies throughout the late 90's and the early 00's it was not until late 00's that she truly rose to fame (IMDb).
What is the name of this actor?
This actor looks very similar to another star on this list so be careful not to confuse the two. While the celebrity that this actor resembles began acting only in the early 00's, this actor has been around Hollywood ever since the late 80's. For example, back in 1989 be starred in the popular science fiction film Back to the Future II (although his role in this movie was minor according to IMDb). He continued acting into the next decade but only rose to fame in the early 00's when he was cast as Frodo Baggins in the epic fantasy adventure film The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Name this prolific actress.
This prolific actress has starred in quite a few films throughout her professional life and has been nominated for as many as 21 Oscars (she won three). This actress made her screen debut in the late 70's and was quick to catch the attention of countless Hollywood directors and producers. Her filmography lists a large number of successful movies from various different decades. For example, in the 00's she starred in the 2001 science fiction drama film A.I. Artificial Intelligence, the 2002 drama film The Hours, and the 2004 Gothic dark comedy film Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (IMDb). So, who thinks that they can name this talented actress?
The name of this actor is...?
Recognize this actor? He made his film debut in the 2001 war film Black Hawk Down and quickly established himself as a leading Hollywood actor. You might recognize him from such early 00's films as the 2002 drama film Deserter, the 2003 thriller film LD 50 Lethal Dose, the 2003 drama thriller film Dot the I, the 2002 thriller film The Reckoning, the 2004 indie film Layer Cake, and the 2002 science fiction film Star Trek: Nemesis. He also appeared in a few TV shows. For example, back in 2001 he starred in the HBO war drama miniseries Band of Brothers (IMDb).
Who can name this early 00's actress?
Think you know the name of this actress? Then go ahead and select one of the four options above! This actress first came to recognition in 1998 when she was cast as Hallie Parker and Annie James in the romantic comedy drama film The Parent Trap. In the early 00's she made an appearance in the 2003 fantasy comedy film Freaky Friday and the 2004 teen comedy film Mean Girls. She slipped into relative obscurity in the late 00's however and has been absent from Hollywood since. Indeed, her filmography is surprisingly short for someone who has been acting since the late 90's (IMDb)!
Who is this redhead?
Moulin Rouge!, The Others, The Hours, Cold Mountain, Dogville, The Stepford Wives and Birth are just some of the movies that this Hollywood A-lister was cast in during the early 00's. Of course, she actually began acting much earlier, all the way back in the early 80's although she did not make her Hollywood debut until the early 90's. In fact, it was only in 1990 that she was cast in the sports action drama film Days of Thunder (IMDb). It was on set of this film that she met her first husband, Tom Cruise. They got married later that same year but divorced in the early 00's.
Name this actor.
Fans of the iconic TV series Friends will of course associate this actor with his role of Mike Hannigan, Phoebe's husband. He first made an appearance on the show in 2002 (and his last appearance was in the show's final season in 2004). Like so many other actors on this quiz, this actor is also known as much for his TV work as for his film work. For example, according to IMDb, in the early 00's he starred in movies such as the 2004 comedy film Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy and the 2003 indie film The Shape of Things.
What is the name of this ambitious actor?
The 1981 romantic drama film Endless Love was the very first movie that this actor ever appeared in. He made his breakthrough two years later, in 1983, in the coming-of-age comedy film Risky Business. In the 90's this actor starred in films such as Interview with the Vampire and Jerry Maguire as well as the first Mission: Impossible movie. In the early 00's he found himself cast in films such as the 2001 science fiction psychological thriller film Vanilla Sky, the 2003 period action drama film The Last Samurai, the 2004 neo-noir action thriller film Collateral and the 2002 drama film Minority Report (IMDb).
Who knows the name of this actress?
Who thinks that they know the name of the actress above? She made her film debut all the way back in 2002 when she was cast as Sally Garfield in the comedy film My Name is Tanino. She came to prominence two years later, in 2004. Back then she starred in two wildly successful movies - the teen comedy film Mean Girls in which she portrayed Regina George, a popular girl and leader of The Plastics school clique, and the romantic drama film The Notebook in which she played the role of Allie Hamilton, a rich girl who falls in love with a working class man (IMDb).
Name this actress.
Most actors work at their craft for years before they make it big but a few lucky ones get fortunate with their very first role. The latter is certainly true in this case. This actress was only 11-years-old when she landed her first acting role. As most people are probably well aware, the role was that of Hermione Granger, Harry Potter's know-it-all friend in the famous Harry Potter film series. She appeared in all eight Harry Potter movies, three of which came out in the early 00's. Today, this actress is as active as ever according to IMDb.
Who can name this early 00's star?
Back in the day - in the early 00's - this actress was big. Indeed, we all thought that she would remain at the top of her game forever. We were wrong. She hasn't been up to very much as of late although she is due to appear in one movie later this year. Back in the early 00's she was known for starring in Lizzie McGuire, a live action teen sitcom which was on air between 2001 and 2004 and in which she portrayed the lead character. She later reprised this role in the 2003 teen comedy film The Lizzie McGuire Movie and also made an appearance in the teen romantic comedy movie A Cinderella Story (IMDb).
Who is this?
It was in 2001 that this actress landed the role that was to make her famous in all four corners of the globe. The role was that of Bridget Jones in the romantic comedy film Bridget Jones's Diary of course. She later reprised her role in the film's two sequels - the 2004 Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason and the 2016 Bridget Jones's Baby. Apart from starring in the first Bridget Jones movie, this actress also appeared in a number of other successful early 00's films such as the 2002 musical crime comedy film Chicago and the 2003 epic war film Cold Mountain (IMDb).
What is the name of this famous Hollywood actress?
Last year this actress topped the list of the highest paid actresses in the world. We can't say that we were surprised. After all, she has plenty of acting experience under her belt. In fact, this actress began acting when she was a mere child. Back then she starred in films such as the 1998 drama film The Horse Whisperer and the 2001 black comedy drama film Ghost World. She transitioned to adult roles in 2003 when she was cast in the romantic comedy drama film Lost in Translation. For her role in this film she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award, according to IMDb.
Name this actress.
Recognize this actress? To this day she is best known for her early 00's role that brought her fame. The role was that of Rory Gilmore in Gilmore Girls, a TV series that was on air from 2000 to 2007. At the time the show wasn't particularly popular but over time it garnered a serious cult following. It was also in the early 00's that this actress made her film debut - she was cast in the 2002 romantic fantasy drama film Tuck Everlasting. You might also recall seeing her in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and Sin City (IMDb).
Who is this?
Those who are fans of the TV series Gilmore Girls are probably well aware that this actress played the role of Lorelai Gilmore on the show. Indeed, when most of us think of this actress today we tend to think of the cult show. Nonetheless, it would be somewhat unfair to ignore her other projects. For example, in the early 00's she also starred in quite a few films, such as the 2000 indie drama film Chasing Destiny, the 2001 romantic drama Sweet November, the 2003 comedy film Bad Santa, and the 2004 indie romance film Seeing Other People according to IMDb.
The name of this actress is...?
The role of Joey Potter in the once extremely popular TV series Dawson's Creek (on air between 1998 and 2004) was the role that first brought this talented actress acclaim. Of course, she did not neglect other projects either - while starring on the show she also made an appearance in a number of films. For example, in the early 00's she starred in the 2000 comedy drama film Wonder Boys, the 2000 supernatural thriller film The Gift, the 2002 psychological thriller drama film Abandon, the 2003 comedy drama film Pieces of April, and the 2004 drama film First Daughter. According to IMDb, the following year, in 2005, she appeared in the superhero film Batman Begins. That same year she also started going out with Tom Cruise, whom she later married and then divorced.
Who can name this actress known for her quirky girl roles?
Almost Famous, The New Guy, The Good Girl, and Elf are just some of the movies that this particular actress has starred in during the early 00's. Today she is best known for her roles in late 00's movies, such as for her role of Summer in the 2009 romantic comedy drama film 500 Days of Summer and for her role of Allison in the 2008 comedy film Yes Man in which she co-starred alongside the ridiculously talented actor Jim Carrey. Apart from these movies, we also tend to associate this actress with her role of Jess Day in the popular TV series New Girl which was on air between 2011 to 2018 (IMDb).
Who is this blonde?
The stunning blonde above is not only an actress but also a singer which is perhaps why her filmography is rather short. This actress began acting in the late 90's which is when she was cast in a number of TV shows, albeit in very minor roles. She made her film debut in 2001 when she landed the role of Kim in the science fiction film Donnie Darko. She became truly famous only in the mid 00's when she appeared in the popular sitcom The Suite Life of Zack & Cody and when she was cast as Sharpay Evans in the musical TV film High School Musical (IMDb).