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Last Person I'd expect to be famous from the Real World.


I was actually shocked how Jamie became so famous. (Acting ability aside)

She just flew under the radar while on the Real World. Almost like she didn't care. Maybe that's why? She wasn't seeking attention by acting like an idiot. She just didn't seem to be the one who'd stay in the spotlight beyond reality TV.

Aside from The Miz. I'm sure a lot of Real World and Road Rules members, if they didn't go back to 9-5 jobs. Are probably trying to stay famous by hosting Wet T-shirt contests someplace.

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Agreed she would not have been in my top 10 if I had to make a list. I had to look up what Trishelle was doing since she always struck me as being one of the bigger RW stars. She became a professional poker player/spokeswoman.

Undoubtedly Miz and Jamie Chung are the two big stars to come out of Real World.

You can't really tell from the show a person's desire to be famous though. After RW Brooklyn, my buddy found out Scott was going to the same gym as them. Scott, Baya, and Devyn got an apt together after the show wrapped. Scott was trying to break into movies. Baya was trying to be a DJ. They eventually moved out of nyc when things didn't go their way.

I'm pretty sure almost everybody on real world tries to break into the entertainment industry after their season wraps. Just like non-reality stars, almost all fail.

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As a avid Real World watcher, and a big fan of San Diego, I certainly did NOT see this coming. Definitely not see her being a role in one of the most popular movies in the past ten years. She stayed below the radar, and I don't even remember her telling everyone she wanted to be an actor. It has been well over 5 years since her season, but her season was one of my favorites.

The Miz I kind of thought was a little crazy with being a pro wrestler. But I always thought he had a shot. I am very happy for him, and I like that he is living his dream, and doing it well. I can't believe he climbed the ladder and even won the World Heavyweight championship(for those that don't know wrestling, that means he was the best of the best).


And I laugh at the wet t-shirt comment because it is soooo true. I can't blame the people though, try to get the pocket money while you are known! I wonder what is going to happen to these Jersey Shore people in 3 years.

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Jacinda Barrett from Real World London is also a big star.

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They are not "real" people in The Real World. They cast actors, or I should say, people who want to be actors.

The Real World is scripted.

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Now it is but I don't think it was back in the day, but I wouldn't be surprised. I know that the way they get these people is through agencies. They are all models of some kind, so they all want to be actors or musicians. Especially in recent seasons they don't even try to hide it, there is always a girl or a guy on there talking about their music.

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I don't remember his name but I didn't even know he was on "The Real World". Also, Teck. He's been in a few movies, I think he was an MTV VJ and was the host of the U.S.'s "Hole In The Wall". Also, Kyle from the Chicago season was on a soap opera.

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