These Are Some of Hollywood's Most Iconic Moments

Jimi Hendrix Also Enlisted

Before he was a rockstar, Jimi Hendrix was also enlisted in the army. He had a run-in with the cops, and the alternative to serving jail time was serving time in the 101st Airborne Division. After he was discharged, he skyrocketed his rockstar career until his death.

Kirk and Michael Douglas

This Hollywood legacy family spans decades. Kirk Douglas lived to be 103, and was a prominent actor. He appeared in everything from drams to westerns, and his son, Michael Douglas, has been in more contemporary thrillers like Fatal Attraction.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.