Celebrities weren’t born famous and you may be surprised by some of your favorite star’s early careers. As an example, one A-list star once wore a chicken suit to promote a local eatery. Simply continue reading, to discover 20 celebrities’ former jobs.
Gal Gadot:
Wonderwoman Gal Gadot, once served in the Israeli Defence Force.
Christopher Lee:
Before he starred in Dracula, Lord of the Rings and Star Wars, Christopher Lee was an agent in the British secret service.
Christopher Walken:
Today, Christopher Walken is known for his quirky acting roles. However, before he made it big, Christopher worked as a lion tamer.
Steve Buscemi:
In his youth Steve Buscemi worked as a firefighter. During the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Steve decided to volunteer as a NYC firefighter.
Gerard Butler:
Before he starred as Leonidas in “300”, Gerard Butler worked as a lawyer.
Alec Baldwin:
You may be surprised to learn that Alec Baldwin once worked as a bouncer at a nightclub.
Sylvester Stallone:
The “Rocky” and “Rambo” actor once worked at Central Park Zoo as a cleaner and was in charge of cleaning out various animal cages.
Hugh Jackman:
It’s hard to believe that the man who is best known for playing Wolverine, once worked as a clown at kids’ parties.
Whoopi Goldberg:
While Whoopi is a household name, before she was cast in “Sister Act”, she worked as a bricklayer and a rubbish collector. As well as a funeral parlour makeup artist.
George Clooney:
George Clooney once worked as a shoe salesman. Before he rose to fame being cast in the hit medical drama “ER”.
Tom Cruise:
Before he starred in “Mission Impossible”, Tom was a bellhop at a hotel.
Mick Jagger:
While Mick Jagger is a bonafide rockstar, he once worked as a porter in a hospital in London.
Sean Connery:
While he’s known for his distinctive accent and for playing James Bond, Sean once worked as a lifeguard, a milk man and a ditch digger.
Sandra Bullock:
Before she was America’s sweetheart, Sandra Bullock worked as a waitress and a bar tender. Although Sandra continues to star in A list blockbusters, she also owns two restaurants in Houston, Texas.
Meghan Markle:
Before she starred on “Suits” and married Prince Harry, the duchess of Sussex freelanced as a calligrapher and produced stunning wedding invitations.
Brad Pitt:
Brad Pitt once wore a chicken suit in order to attract customers to an El Pollo Loco, fast food restaurant. Today Pitt is one of the most highly regarded actors in the world.
Kanye West:
Before he was a hit recording artist and Kim Kardashian’s husband, Kanye worked as a sales assistant at Gap.
Madonna:
You may be surprised to learn that Madonna once worked at a Dunkin Donuts franchise in Times Square.
Melissa Mc Carthy:
Melissa was once a barista at Starbucks before she was cast in “Gilmore Girls”, “The Heat” and “Bridesmaids”.
Taraji P Henson:
Before Taraji was cast as Cookie, in the hit TV series “Empire”, she pursued an engineering degree. She also worked as a secretary at the Pentagon and sang on a cruise ship at night.
Final thoughts:
As the celebrities which are listed above prove, it’s never too late to pursue a new career and to strive towards your career goals or to become a shining star. As an example, you may be interested in browsing training courses, to pursue your dream job.
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