Extra:From Montgomery to Hollywood

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By Jamie Langley

Story Created: Nov 12, 2012 at 6:18 PM CDT

Story Updated: Nov 13, 2012 at 12:16 PM CDT

It's the place many want be to have their showbiz dreams come true -- Hollywood.
Many may recall looking up at the big screen as a child, longing to become an actor or actress. 

That's the case for aspiring actress and Montgomery student Daniella Cobb.

Three successful stars from Alabama's Capitol city culminate to share their secrets to success when traveling the road less traveled.

Dr. Tonea Stewart - Alabama State University Dean and star in the movie Mississippi Damned and the series In the Heat of the Night, along with multi award winning movie star, Montgomery native and Auburn University graduate - Octavia Spencer, and Michael Emerson - CBS Person of Interest star who received his shot at fame in Montgomery all shed their insight on how to blaze a trail of stardom from Montgomery to Hollywood.
 

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