It's incredible how many big stars started out on soap operas!

Watch Baldwin in 30 Rock and you'll see some of his mannerisms and line reading are straight out of an 80s daytime soap.

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@DrPopCultureUSA And how many remember their characters' names.

@DavidHasselhoff à débuté dans les feux de l'amour

I recall when Demi Moore's debut episode of General Hospital premiered. It was just as the "Luke and Laura" plot line and popculture phenomenon had plateued. I believe her character was Laura's cousin? She enters a bar, her hair gets blown by a gust of wind as the door opens.

Rick Springfield, Demi Moore, John Stamos & Richard Dean Anderson - - when I was absolutely hooked on GH!

You forgot Judith Light

I didn't realize how many there would be! 😮 Also you can add Jensen Ackles to that list! I remember seeing him the first time on days of our lives and well 😍😍😍😍 you get it! 😅😉

Lest we forget, Ray Liotta in Another World

They really were the way to launch your career for a long time!