Robert Downey Jr. – Iron Man
Background: This image captures a moment from Robert Downey Jr.’s childhood when he moved to California, where he attended Santa Monica High School throughout his middle school years.
Currently: In pursuit of his acting career, Robert Downey Jr. overcame a turbulent adolescence filled with struggles and setbacks to eventually become one of the highest-paid actors today.
Chris Evans – Captain America
Background: Before becoming one of Hollywood’s leading male actors, Chris Evans was just your average high school student, relatively unnoticed by those around him. In fact, he was known to have quite an innocent demeanor.
Currently: If you didn’t recognize Chris Evans from the childhood image, few would be able to identify him today. While Evans may not be the highest-paid actor in Hollywood, he certainly ranks among the top actors in his field. Many credit his success to his role as Captain America, but few know that he turned down the role three times due to concerns about a long-term commitment to Marvel.
Scarlett Johansson – Black Widow
Background: Scarlett Johansson has been a part of Hollywood for quite some time, having first appeared before she became a prominent member of S.H.I.E.L.D. Johansson’s early career included roles in films such as North, Home Alone 3, and The Horse Whisperer.
Currently: Scarlett Johansson has achieved significant success in her acting career, particularly known for her role as Black Widow. Although this character may be considered “less prominent” compared to other superheroes, Johansson has managed to capture the audience’s affection, securing her place in the Marvel cinematic universe.
Mark Ruffalo – Hulk
Background: Coming from a family of professional wrestlers, Mark Ruffalo initially participated in a wrestling program during middle school. Eventually, he decided to fully pursue his acting career in his late teens.
Currently: With numerous acclaimed roles under his belt, Mark Ruffalo has established a strong reputation in the film industry. While there are currently no clear indications that Ruffalo will have a standalone film featuring his character Bruce Banner – Hulk within the Marvel cinematic universe, audiences recognize him as one of the most beloved characters in the Avengers team.
