My Top 5 Breakout Stars from 2009
I hope to see these people doing even bigger things in 2010!
Chris Pine
Pine skyrocketed to fame after starring as Captain Kirk in “Star Trek” over the summer.
Galifianakis had a breakout year in film! He starred in the summer blockbuster “The Hangover,” appeared in “Up in the Air” with George Clooney and lent his voice to the family flick “G-Force.”
Gabby’s fearless performance in “Precious” earned her numerous award nominations, including a Golden Globe nod for Best Actress and the Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role.
Cooper became a household name when his comedy “The Hangover” ranked in over $270 million.
In 2009, Drake worked with DJ Khaled, Young Money, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Young Jeezy, Mary J. Blige, Timbaland, Birdman, Trey Songz and Jamie Foxx. Plus, his song “Best I Ever Had” was constantly played on top 40 and R&B radio stations.
