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At the time of the release of X (March 18, 2022), the most famous actor in the film depended on how "fame" was defined—whether by mainstream Hollywood tenure, music stardom, or recent "it-girl" momentum. However, Brittany Snow and Kid Cudi had the highest general public recognition, while Jenna Ortega was the buzziest "rising star" having just appeared in a major hit two months prior.
Here is a breakdown of the most famous cast members at the time of release and their notable roles:
1. Brittany Snow (Bobby-Lynne)
At the time, Snow was the most established mainstream "household name" due to her extensive filmography in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Why she was famous: She was a staple of teen cinema and had starred in one of the most successful musical franchises of all time.
- Other Notable Films/Shows:
- The Pitch Perfect Trilogy (2012–2017): Played Chloe Beale, a lead role in all three films.
- Hairspray (2007): Played the antagonist Amber Von Tussle.
- John Tucker Must Die (2006): Played the lead protagonist, Kate Spencer.
- Prom Night (2008): Established her horror credentials in this slasher remake.
- American Dreams (2002–2005): Her breakout television role as Meg Pryor.
2. Scott Mescudi / Kid Cudi (Jackson Hole)
While a supporting actor in the film, Kid Cudi was arguably the biggest "celebrity" in the cast due to his global music career.
- Why he was famous: A Grammy-winning, multi-platinum rapper with a massive following. His acting career had also just seen a boost from a role in a Best Picture-nominated film months earlier.
- Other Notable Films:
- Don’t Look Up (2021): Appeared as DJ Chello in this star-studded Netflix hit released just three months before X.
- Need for Speed (2014): Played Benny in the high-budget action film.
- Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020): Played a version of himself/supporting role.
- Entourage (2015): Played Allen in the film adaptation of the HBO series.
3. Jenna Ortega (Lorraine)
Ortega was in the midst of a massive "meteoric rise" when X was released. While she became a global superstar later in 2022 with Wednesday, she was already the most talked-about person in the cast in March 2022.
- Why she was famous: She was the "new face of horror." Just two months before X, she starred in the massive box-office hit Scream (2022).
- Other Notable Films/Shows:
- Scream (2022): Played Tara Carpenter, a role that cemented her as a modern "Scream Queen."
- The Fallout (2021/2022): Earned critical acclaim for her lead role in this drama, which was released on HBO Max in January 2022.
- You (Season 2): Played Ellie Alves in the hit Netflix series.
- Stuck in the Middle (2016–2018): Her Disney Channel breakout role.
4. Martin Henderson (Wayne)
Henderson was highly recognizable to general television audiences and fans of early 2000s horror.
- Why he was famous: He was the lead of one of Netflix's most popular romantic dramas at the time and had a long stint on Grey's Anatomy.
- Other Notable Films/Shows:
- The Ring (2002): Starred as Noah Clay in this horror classic.
- Virgin River (2019–Present): Stars as the lead, Jack Sheridan.
- Grey's Anatomy (2015–2017): Played Dr. Nathan Riggs for over 40 episodes.
Note on Mia Goth
Although Mia Goth (Maxine/Pearl) is now the face of the X franchise and widely recognized for these roles, she was primarily known as an "indie darling" at the time of the film's release. Her most notable prior works were cult favorites like Suspiria (2018), Emma. (2020), and A Cure for Wellness (2016). X was the specific film that transitioned her into mainstream fame.
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[1] Brittany Snow and Kid Cudi held the highest mainstream recognition in March 2022, while Jenna Ortega was peaking in relevance due to 'Scream' (released Jan 2022).
[2] Brittany Snow played Chloe Beale in the 'Pitch Perfect' trilogy (2012, 2015, 2017).
[3] Brittany Snow played Amber Von Tussle in 'Hairspray' (2007).
[4] Brittany Snow played Kate Spencer in 'John Tucker Must Die' (2006).
[5] Brittany Snow starred in 'Prom Night' (2008).
[6] Brittany Snow played Meg Pryor in 'American Dreams' (2002–2005).
[7] Kid Cudi appeared in 'Don't Look Up' (released Dec 2021), which was nominated for Best Picture at the 2022 Oscars.
[8] Kid Cudi played DJ Chello in 'Don't Look Up' (2021).
[9] Kid Cudi played Benny in 'Need for Speed' (2014).
[10] Kid Cudi appeared in 'Bill & Ted Face the Music' (2020).
[11] Kid Cudi played Allen in the 'Entourage' movie (2015).
[12] 'Scream' (2022) was released on January 14, 2022, approximately two months before 'X' (March 18, 2022).
[13] Jenna Ortega played Tara Carpenter in 'Scream' (2022).
[14] 'The Fallout' was released on HBO Max on January 27, 2022.
[15] Jenna Ortega played Ellie Alves in 'You' Season 2 (2019).
[16] Jenna Ortega starred in Disney Channel's 'Stuck in the Middle' (2016–2018).
[17] Martin Henderson starred in 'Virgin River' (Netflix) which was highly popular in 2022, and previously in 'Grey's Anatomy'.
[18] Martin Henderson played Noah Clay in 'The Ring' (2002).
[19] Martin Henderson plays Jack Sheridan in 'Virgin River' (2019–Present).
[20] Martin Henderson played Dr. Nathan Riggs in 'Grey's Anatomy' (2015–2017).
[21] Mia Goth played dual roles (Maxine/Pearl) and was known for indie films prior to 'X'.
[22] Mia Goth appeared in 'Suspiria' (2018), 'Emma.' (2020), and 'A Cure for Wellness' (2016).
At the time of the release of *X* (March 18, 2022), the most famous actor in the film depended on how "fame" was defined—whether by mainstream Hollywood tenure, music stardom, or recent "it-girl" momentum. However, **Brittany Snow** and **Kid Cudi** had the highest general public recognition, while **Jenna Ortega** was the buzziest "rising star" having just appeared in a major hit two months prior.
Here is a breakdown of the most famous cast members at the time of release and their notable roles:
### 1. Brittany Snow (Bobby-Lynne)
At the time, Snow was the most established mainstream "household name" due to her extensive filmography in the 2000s and 2010s.
* **Why she was famous:** She was a staple of teen cinema and had starred in one of the most successful musical franchises of all time.
* **Other Notable Films/Shows:**
* **The *Pitch Perfect* Trilogy (2012–2017):** Played Chloe Beale, a lead role in all three films.
* **Hairspray (2007):** Played the antagonist Amber Von Tussle.
* **John Tucker Must Die (2006):** Played the lead protagonist, Kate Spencer.
* **Prom Night (2008):** Established her horror credentials in this slasher remake.
* **American Dreams (2002–2005):** Her breakout television role as Meg Pryor.
### 2. Scott Mescudi / Kid Cudi (Jackson Hole)
While a supporting actor in the film, Kid Cudi was arguably the biggest "celebrity" in the cast due to his global music career.
* **Why he was famous:** A Grammy-winning, multi-platinum rapper with a massive following. His acting career had also just seen a boost from a role in a Best Picture-nominated film months earlier.
* **Other Notable Films:**
* **Don’t Look Up (2021):** Appeared as DJ Chello in this star-studded Netflix hit released just three months before *X*.
* **Need for Speed (2014):** Played Benny in the high-budget action film.
* **Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020):** Played a version of himself/supporting role.
* **Entourage (2015):** Played Allen in the film adaptation of the HBO series.
### 3. Jenna Ortega (Lorraine)
Ortega was in the midst of a massive "meteoric rise" when *X* was released. While she became a global superstar later in 2022 with *Wednesday*, she was already the most talked-about person in the cast in March 2022.
* **Why she was famous:** She was the "new face of horror." Just two months before *X*, she starred in the massive box-office hit *Scream* (2022).
* **Other Notable Films/Shows:**
* **Scream (2022):** Played Tara Carpenter, a role that cemented her as a modern "Scream Queen."
* **The Fallout (2021/2022):** Earned critical acclaim for her lead role in this drama, which was released on HBO Max in January 2022.
* **You (Season 2):** Played Ellie Alves in the hit Netflix series.
* **Stuck in the Middle (2016–2018):** Her Disney Channel breakout role.
### 4. Martin Henderson (Wayne)
Henderson was highly recognizable to general television audiences and fans of early 2000s horror.
* **Why he was famous:** He was the lead of one of Netflix's most popular romantic dramas at the time and had a long stint on *Grey's Anatomy*.
* **Other Notable Films/Shows:**
* **The Ring (2002):** Starred as Noah Clay in this horror classic.
* **Virgin River (2019–Present):** Stars as the lead, Jack Sheridan.
* **Grey's Anatomy (2015–2017):** Played Dr. Nathan Riggs for over 40 episodes.
### Note on Mia Goth
Although **Mia Goth** (Maxine/Pearl) is now the face of the *X* franchise and widely recognized for these roles, she was primarily known as an **"indie darling"** at the time of the film's release. Her most notable prior works were cult favorites like **Suspiria (2018)**, **Emma. (2020)**, and **A Cure for Wellness (2016)**. *X* was the specific film that transitioned her into mainstream fame.