In a world saturated with celebrity culture, it's not hard to sometimes get a bit envious of some stars. It's understandable, because from a distance the fame, the sex appeal and seemingly endless amounts of cash can seem pretty alluring.
However, the green-eyed monster gets some satisfaction when a celebrity tries to cross over to another field and doesn't make it. Nonfans will look on with an air of skepticism — and even indulge in a bit of schadenfreude if the star doesn't reach the lofty heights of their previous forays.
However, for every Mr. T and Bruce Willis, whose crossovers were far from triumphant, there is a Mark Wahlberg and Takeshi Kitano who find success in their alternative "true calling." Former mixed-martial artist Genki Sudo is now finding his star rising for a second time as popularity grows for his dance-performance unit World Order, whose music videos have become viral sensations.
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