20 times actors took roles that were surprisingly age-inappropriate 

"Road House" UK Special Screening - Arrivals - Source: Getty
"Road House" UK Special Screening - Arrivals - Source: Getty

1) Jennifer Grey in Dirty Dancing (1987)

"A Real Pain" Special Presentation - 68th BFI London Film Festival - Source: Getty

Jennifer Grey was 27 years old when she played 17-year-old Frances "Baby" Houseman in Dirty Dancing (1987). Age did not matter because Grey's youthful appearance and charm made the character believable. But being older than her character put her in the Hollywood discussions.

The movie went on to make $214 million in box office sales. While this cemented the performance, it later came with some form of typecasting issues. In her 2022 memoir Out of the Corner, she reflected on that role that made her a star.

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Edited by Zainab Shaikh