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Keri Russell

TV hit: “Felicity” (1998-2002)

Rom-com debut: “Waitress” (2007)

Hot or not: Hot. Following a cameo role in “Mission: Impossible III,” Russell garnered excellent reviews for the indie hit “Waitress” and proved it was worth the wait for her to land a film lead.

Up next: December’s family comedy “Bedtime Stories,” where Russell’s love interest is (eek) Adam Sandler.