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Do you recognise these A-list stars?  Aussie celebrities look unrecognisable in forgotten TV commercials for Crunchie, Twisties and Coca-Cola


They are among some of Australia's most recognisable stars. But, before fame came calling, these world beaters were busy cutting their teeth selling products on the small screen.

She awkwardly deals with an array of puberty difficulties - her bothersome younger brother, her irritated complexion, but according to the advert, one thing that doesn't bother her is her 'time of month'. She may have been the first Australian actress to be awarded two Oscars, but before fame beckoned Cate Blanchett was extoling the virtues of the iconic Aussie biscuits Tim Tams. The ad lifted the profile of the now internationally renowned star and the striking blonde soon landing roles in Oscar And Lucinda and Elizabeth, for which she earned a string of awards and nominations.

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