15 Stars Who Got Their Start on ‘Neighbours’

10. Nicky Whelan

Australian actress and model Nicky Whelan got her start on Neighbours in 2006 playing Pepper Steiger. She went on to star in shows like Scrubs and Franklin & Bash, and played Owen Wilson’s love interest (sort of) in Hall Pass. She has also hosted a number of shows in her career.

11. Holly Valance

Australian model and actress Holly Valance played Felicity Scully on the Aussie soap from 1999 to 2002. She briefly went on to a music career, having one hit called “Kiss, Kiss”. She’s had a few small roles on American films and television shows. She is now married to billionaire Nick Candy and had a child in 2013.

12. Margot Robbie

Margot Robbie became a household name after starring in Wolf of Wall Street alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, but she, like many others, cut her acting chops in the Australian soaps. She starred on Neighbours as Donna Freedman from 2008 to 2011. Catch her as supervillain Harley Quinn in the upcoming Suicide Squad.