These are the stars I admire and love. The people who make me consider watching films that I otherwise wouldn't. There is a vague order in that I've put my top three first, but afterwards the ordering is somewhat looser. (Note - "Also seen in" refers to the things that I've seen these people in, not necessarily the whole career)
Elijah Wood
Discovered in: Lord of the Rings
Also seen in: The Faculty, Black and White, The Good Son, Deep Impact, All I Want, The Adventures of Huck Finn (part of)
Seeing next in: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Why I like him: Because he has that cuteness about him that just screams "Mother me!", but at the same time he seems level-headed enough to look after himself should he have to. Plus, he's a lovely hugger :D
Find out more: Elijahfan.com
Clea DuVall
Discovered in: The Faculty
Also seen in: Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV), But I'm A Cheerleader, Identity
Seeing next in: Girl, Interrupted - when I get around to watching the DVD
Why I like her: Because she's not a typical Hollywood starlet, she doesn't go for roles based on how big the film's going to be and she's not traditionally beautiful. Even so, there's something there that can be found if you look for it, and her strong portrayal of "tough-girls" Stokely and Graham show that she is capable of looking after herself.
Find out more: Clea DuVall.net
Liv Tyler
Discovered in: Lord of the Rings
Also seen in: Empire Records
Seeing next in: One Night at McCool's and That Thing You Do, when I watch them
Why I like her: Because she's stunningly beautiful, but doesn't come across as a prissy, up herself type - again, she doesn't choose her roles just from the big Hollywood productions.
Find out more: Lovely Liv Tyler
Matt Jay
Discovered in: Busted
Also seen in: n/a
Seeing next in: Well, hopefully going to a Busted gig in December
Why I like him: He's cute, a little cheeky, a little naughty, a little edgy, but just mad and seems a nice guy.
Find out more: Busted's Official Site
Josh Hartnett
Discovered in: The Faculty
Also seen in: 40 Days and 40 Nights
Seeing next in: Whichever one I see next. Preferably Blow Dry
Why I like him: Beautiful eyes, and definitely has a presence on-screen.
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Amy Lee
Discovered in: Evanescence
Also seen in: n/a, but I have seen the band live
Seeing next in: Going to the gig in Birmingham on May 22nd
Why I like her: Definitely beautiful, but also strong-willed, determined to get what she wants, and doesn't let set-backs put her off going after her dreams.
Find out more: Evanescence Official Site
Craig Parker
Discovered in: Lord of the Rings
Also seen in: Shortland Street, though I didn't know it at the time.
Seeing next in: Don't know.
Why I like him: He's a really friendly, down to earth guy - and is also a Slytherin fan ;)
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Cristina Scabbia
Discovered in: Lacuna Coil
Also seen in: n/a
Seeing next in: n/a
Why I like her: Again, definitely stunning, and has a gorgeous voice.
Find out more: Lacuna Coil official site or
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Hugo Weaving
Discovered in: Lord of the Rings
Also seen in: The Matrix trilogy, Priscilla - Queen of the Desert, Proof
Seeing next in: The Custodian
Why I like him: He has really, really nice eyes. Also, he does a great job at portraying some tough roles - he was amazing in Proof.
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Nicholas Brendon
Discovered in: Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV)
Also seen in: none
Seeing next in: Don't know
Why I like him: Though he was getting a little too old by the end, Nicholas was the perfect Xander - he really did make Xander the sweet, funny guy he was.
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