The Interviews That Launched Celeb Careers
Apr 12 2020
The internet can turn a minor star or an average joe into a viral sensation in seconds. Getting a boost from a mega celeb can have the same effect. In the case of these stars, all it took was a single interview to launch them into the stratosphere of fame.

When 13-year-old Danielle Bregoli appeared on Dr. Phil in 2016, the mouthy teen walked away with more than just a therapeutic trip to Turn-About Ranch. It was in the midst of negotiating issues between Bregoli and her mother, which regularly turned violent, that the TV therapist inadvertently created an Internet favorite.

With that, a star, a catchphrase, and a nickname were all born at once. But first, rehab. When she arrived home from a treatment program for teens, Bregoli had unknowingly made a name for herself. A man named Adam Kluger immediately reached out to her and her mother, telling The New York Times that he had said to them,

"I want to manage you. Give me some time, and I'll make you a star. I'll make you rich."

It seemed to be a no-brainer for the mother daughter team. Kluger added,

"With no hesitation, they were like, 'O.K., done.' They had no clue what that meant."

A rapping career followed for the teen, branding Bregoli with the name "Bhad Bhabie"

Next came a Snapchat-based reality show, receiving 10 million views within its first 24 hours, according to Inquisitr. Keep watching to see more Interviews That Launched Celeb Careers!

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Danielle Bregoli | 0:17

Kelly Ripa | 1:26

Nate Berkus | 2:32

Dr. Oz | 3:32

Caitlyn Jenner | 4:13

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