Before They Were Stars
When Kumbaya Meets Hollywood: Celebrities at Summer Camp—Before They Were Stars
While many of us spent summers at camps swimming in lakes and decoupaging ceramic mugs, these future celebrities spent their time honing their craft and practicing for their close-ups. From Natalie Portman to Robert Downey Jr., some of Hollywood’s brightest and biggest future stars spent time in upstate New York at Stagedoor Manor, an exclusive performing arts camp to future thespians. Get ready to roast up some marshmallows and macramé some picture frames—here are seven celebrities who went from kumbaya to celebrity stardom. By Katherine Butler
Stagedoor Manor, Simon Burchell /Featureflash/Imagecollect
Sebastian Stan—Today
Here we see Sebastian Stan performing at Stagedoor Manor in 2000. The actor has appeared in films such as Rachel Getting Married, The Education of Charlie Banks, Black Swan, and Hot Tub Time Machine. He’s also made a name for himself on TV’s Gossip Girl and Once upon a Time. Stan has most recently been seen in Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
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