Before They Were Stars
When Kumbaya Meets Hollywood: Celebrities at Summer Camp—Before They Were Stars
While many of us spent summers at camps swimming in lakes and decoupaging ceramic mugs, these future celebrities spent their time honing their craft and practicing for their close-ups. From Natalie Portman to Robert Downey Jr., some of Hollywood’s brightest and biggest future stars spent time in upstate New York at Stagedoor Manor, an exclusive performing arts camp to future thespians. Get ready to roast up some marshmallows and macramé some picture frames—here are seven celebrities who went from kumbaya to celebrity stardom. By Katherine Butler
Zach Braff—Today
Zach Braff is best known for his work as Dr. John “J.D.” Dorian on TV’s Scrubs. He’s also made a name for himself in film, acting in and directing Garden State, where he enlisted fellow Stagedoor alum Natalie Portman for his leading lady. Here we see Zach Braff at Stagedoor Manor in Once upon a Mattress in 1997. He most recently appeared in TV’s Cougar Town and directed the upcoming Wish I Was Here.
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