Sigourney Weaver
Sigourney Weaver got started in Woody Allen’s Annie Hall, but despite her playing only a minor role, the exposure aided her in landing her major role in the Alien franchise, which spanned several movies. She also starred in movies like Ghostbusters, Holes, and Avatar. She also performed on Broadway and was nominated for a Tony.
Catherine Bach
Catherine Bach played the iconic character Daisy Duke on The Dukes of Hazzard. This helped her get cast in films and shows. She was Anita Lawson on The Young and the Restless, the soap opera, and she appeared in the made-for-television movie My Best Friend.