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Recently, I the which comedy actors truly surprised them with their performances in dramatic or serious roles. Here are 19 of their top responses: 1. " as Gemma on .

We were all used to her as Lela [on ] and Peg Bundy [on , but during the first episode, you could see her talent." Here's a clip: 2. " in [the role that won her an Oscar].



The final scene where she breaks down blew me away." Here's a clip of her performance: 3. " in .

The movie is quite old (2002), but it was the first movie I saw her in after she starred in . I didn't know she was such a good dramatic actor." Watch a clip below: 4.

"Will Ferrell in . Really surprised me how subdued he is in it — and yet sincere." Here's a clip: 5.

"Kevin Hart surprised me in . I cried, which says nothing, but my husband cried, and that says everything." Watch the trailer below: 6.

"Hands down, Kevin Hart in . That movie was great. Broke my heart.

Made me laugh." Watch a clip of his performance below: 7. "So many have probably watched , but watch Adam Sandler in .

Very gripping and emotional." Here's a clip: 8. "John Kraskinski made me laugh in but played a very different role in .

He did an excellent job!" Here's a clip: 9. "I'm going to argue forever for Owen Wilson in , and to be fair, most of his Wes Anderson roles, but that one in particular sticks with me." Watch a clip below: 10.

"Jim Carrey in was the very first time I could appreciate him as a serious actor." Watch a clip below: 11. "Awkwafina in .

I can't stand her in.

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