C-list celebrities are entertainers who are known by their faces and not by their names. Many were once on the top before juicy roles stopped coming in while others haven’t found their breakthrough yet. They are talented but are not as popular as A-list or B-list celebrities. These not-so-famous people aren’t lazy, less ambitious, or less good-looking. They don’t have the same access to opportunities that other stars do.
It isn’t easy to make it big in the entertainment industry. There are so many people working so hard to earn a living from their talent. These C-list celebrities have all it takes to become well-sought-after.
23 C-list Celebrities To Remember
1. Frankie Muniz
Frankie Muniz is a 38-year-old American actor who disappeared from the screen after starring in big-budget films like Agent Cody Banks, My Dog Skip, Stay Alive, and Big Fat Liar. Not to forget his role in Malcolm In The Middle which endeared him to the hearts of fans. He became a car race driver and started a family. Muniz is back to acting after a long break but hasn’t landed that role that would return him to the top spot.
2. Aaron Carter
Before Justin Bieber, there was Aaron Carter who swayed the girls with his singing. At the age of 10, the deceased American singer and rapper released his first solo album in 1997. He was an instant hit and became a famous teen pop star going on tour with the Backstreet Boys and even enjoying TV show appearances. Along the line, he couldn’t handle the pressure of fame and took to substance abuse and scandalous living. In no time, he was relegated from the top spot where he remained until he died in 2022.
3. Macaulay Culkin
Child star, Macaulay Culkin is famed for his portrayal of Kevin McCallister in the box office hit Home Alone (1990) and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992). The former friend of late pop star Michael Jackson took a break from acting to focus on his education. The 44-year-old wrote a book titled Junior in 2005. He tried his hands on music and formed a band Pizza Underground. Culkin has since returned to acting.
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4. Nick Lachey
The name Nick Lachey may not ring a bell. But he was the famous leader of the boy band 98 Degrees. These guys ruled the scene in the late 90s and are known for The Hardest Thing, Thank God I Found You, and Give Me Just One Night. Currently 51 years old, the singer now cohosts Netflix’s Love is Blind with his wife.
5. Jesse McCartney
Jesse McCartney is a 37 American actor and singer famous for his role in All My Children and as a member of the 1990s boy band Dream Street. He has a successful career as a solo artist and has an impressive rating. Regardless, not many people can readily identify him when his name pops up.
6. Iggy Azalea
34-year-old Amethyst Amelia Kelly, also known as Iggy Azalea, is an Australian rap star and model. She took the music scene by storm because not many believed that a white girl could rap. She enjoyed billboard-shattering success from her three-hit albums. On January 3rd, the Grammy-nominated artist announced her retirement from music on her Twitter handle.
7. Spencer Pratt
Spencer Pratt is a 41-year-old star of the reality TV series The Hills. That’s where he gained fame for playing the bad boy. He has appeared on other reality shows, like Celebrity Big Brother UK. Except for those who are ardent followers of reality shows, Spencer is a name that doesn’t readily come to mind.
8. Kenya Moore
Kenya Moore is an American actress and one-time beauty queen. In 1993, she became the second black woman to win the Miss USA crown. For her acting career, she appeared in films like Waiting To Exhale (1995), Deliver Us From Eva (2003), and I Know Who Killed Me (2007). The 53-year-old also added spice to the reality show The Real Housewives of Atlanta when she joined the cast in 2012.
9. Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohan has been a celebrity since childhood. In her heyday, the American actress was among the most in-demand actresses. She earned $1 million each for her roles in Teenage Drama Queen and Mean Girls. At one point, the actress made $7.5 million for three movies. The 38-year-old fame began to plummet in 2012 when the media began to paint her in a negative light. This affected her job and pay too.
10. Meagan Good
Black American actress and model, Meagan Good has a beauty that can get stuck in one’s memory forever. However, for the few acting roles she’s been involved in recent times, her name is beginning to fade away. The ravishing 43-year-old remains a delight to watch whenever she appears on the screen.
11. Eva Mendes
Eva Mendes is an American actress famous for Training Day (2001), 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003), Hitch (2005), and The Other Guys (2010). Although movie gigs may not be coming in as they used to, the 50-year-old entertainer is engaged with her home decor business.
12. Liv Tyler
47-year-old Liv Tyler is an American actress and a former model. She is the daughter of Steven Tyler, the frontman of the heavy metal band, Aerosmith. She is famous for portraying Arwen in The Lord of the Rings. Her other famous works include Empire Records (1995), Armageddon (1996), and The Strangers (2008).
13. Megalyn Echikunwoke
Megalyn Echikunwoke is an American actress of Nigerian and European descent. The 41-year-old star is known for her roles in 24 (2001), Damsels in Distress (2011), A Good Day to Die Hard (2013), Injustice 2 (2017) Emily the Criminal (2022).
14. Denise Richards
Denise Richards is an actress known for her roles in Starship Troopers (1997), Wild Things (1998), The World Is Not Enough (1999) and Love Actually (2003). For two seasons, the 53-year-old appeared on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (2019-2020). She recently announced her return to the show. Unable to secure juicy acting gigs, the mother of three goes unclad on her OnlyFans page. This earns her $2 million monthly.
15. Lynn Collins
Lynn Collins is a 47–year-old American actress famous for her recurring role in the horror series Haunted. Her roles in The Merchant of Venice (2004), The Lake House (2006), The Number 23 (2007), X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), True Blood, and John Carter (2012) endeared her to fans all over. The fitness-loving entertainer has been on and off the screen for a while now.
16. Thandiwe Newton
Thandiwe Newton is an award-winning British actress of Zimbabwean and English descent. People tend to mix her up with Guardian of the Galaxy star Zoe Saldana. The 54 is cherished for her roles in Mission: Impossible 2 (2000), The Pursuit of Happyness (2006), and 2012 (2009).
17. Hilary Duff
Hilary Duff is a 37-year-old American actress, singer, and songwriter. She was a teen star in the early 2000s Disney Channel show Lizzie McGuire. This led to more opportunities for her as she appeared in movies such as; Cadet Kelly (2003), Agent Cody Banks (2003), Cheaper by the Dozen (2003), and A Cinderella Story (2004). Her 2003 studio album, Metamorphosis, enjoyed considerable success, with millions of copies sold over the years.
18. Tom Berenger
Tough-looking Tom Berenger is a 75-year-old Golden Globe and Emmy Award winner. The American actor is best remembered for his aggressive portrayal of Sergeant Barnes in Platoon (1986). He has appeared in other high-profile movies like Training Day (2001) and Inception (2010).
19. Kevin Bacon
Another C-lister is Kevin Bacon, a 66-year-old American actor best known for his performance in Footloose (1984). He was an in-demand actor for both films and TV series, which got him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (2003). His other notable works include Animal House, Diner, Flatliners, A Few Good Men, Apollo 13, Mystic River, The Woodsman, Friday the 13th, and Hollow Man.
20. Salma Hayek
Mexican American actress Salma Hayek is flawless in her portrayal of characters. She is beautiful as well as talented. The 58-year-old Latina entertainer is known for her roles in Desperado (1995), From Dusk Till Dawn (1996), Fools Rush In (1997), Farida (2002), and After the Sunset (2004).
21. Ethan Hawke
54-year-old Ethan Hawke is an American actor known for his roles in Before Sunrise (1995), Training Day (2001), Before Sunset (2004), Before Midnight (2013), Sinister (2014), and Boyhood (2014)
22. Keith David
Known for his deep voice, Keith David is a 68-year-old American actor and three-time Emmy award winner. He is famous for his roles in Platoon (1986), Dead Presidents (1995), The Chronicles of Riddick (2004), Transporter 2 (2005), and Death at a Funeral (2010)
23. Madison Davenport
Madison Davenport started her career as a child actor. The 28-year-old star has notable appearances in works that include CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015), Over the Hedge (2006), The Attic Door (2007), Parasomnia (2010), and Noah (2014).
