Triptii Dimri to Simu Liu: Celebrity stock photos that went viral

Long before these actors could take over the big screens, they turned models for stock photos. Triptii Dimri, who shot to fame with her role in 'Animal', had a blast from the past on Wednesday, when her old photos turned up online. However, she is not the only one. Take a look at other celebrities who posed for stock photos before they became famous.

As Triptii Dimri gets ready for her leading lady role in 'Bhool Bhulaiya 3,' photos from her modelling days resrufaced online. Shared by a Reddit user, these snapshots offer a glimpse into Dimri's earlier days, dating back a few years before her Bollywood break. The images capture her in various poses. In one photograph, Dimri dons a white spaghetti top, striking a pose for a profile shot. Another image features her modeling alongside a credit card and a laptop.

Simu Liu, renowned for his portrayal of 'Shang Chi' in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, found himself thrust into the limelight when his own stock photos made waves online. In a candid revelation, Liu shared the origins of these images, shedding light on the challenges he faced as a struggling actor. He disclosed that the photos were taken in 2014, and that he had been compensated $120 for one of his many modelling gigs.

Unlike the others on this list, Vince Vaughn and the cast of 'Unfinished Business' got together to release a series of stock images online to promote their film. Vince and his co-stars Tom Wilkinson and Dave Franco, brought their modelling A-game to the sets to shoot for the office-themed shoot that later made waves online.

BJ Novak, best known for his role in 'The Office,' hit headlines when fans discovered his images on a range of products being sold around the globe. Addressing the bizarre images, the actor revealed how he became an accidental stock photo model when. He stated that someone mistakenly put his image on a public domain site resulting in his photos appearing on products all around the world. ​