Before gracing red carpets and dominating Hollywood, many celebrities worked regular jobs to make ends meet. From flipping burgers to dressing as mascots, their humble beginnings prove that success comes from hard work and perseverance.
Here are nine surprising first jobs of famous stars:
1. Brad Pitt – Fast Food Mascot
Before becoming one of Hollywood’s biggest heartthrobs, Brad Pitt worked at El Pollo Loco, a fast-food restaurant. His job? Dressing up as a giant chicken to attract customers!
2. Beyoncé – Hair Salon Sweeper
Long before ruling the music industry, Beyoncé spent her childhood sweeping hair at her mother’s salon in Houston. It gave her an early taste of discipline and hard work.
3. Jennifer Aniston – Telemarketer
Before landing her iconic role as Rachel Green, Jennifer Aniston worked as a telemarketer, making cold calls to sell timeshares. She admitted she wasn’t very good at it.
4. Hugh Jackman – Party Clown
Long before becoming Wolverine, Hugh Jackman entertained kids as a party clown. He earned about $50 per gig and admitted he wasn’t great at balloon animals!
5. Meghan Markle – Calligrapher
Before joining the royal family, Meghan Markle made extra cash as a freelance calligrapher. She even wrote wedding invitations for celebrities like Robin Thicke and Paula Patton.
6. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson – Dishwasher
Before becoming a wrestling and Hollywood icon, The Rock worked as a dishwasher at a local restaurant, making just $3.45 an hour. He often credits his early jobs for teaching him discipline.
7. Taylor Swift – Christmas Tree Farm Worker
Before dominating the music charts, Taylor Swift spent her early years on a Christmas tree farm, helping remove praying mantis nests from the trees before they were sold.
8. Steve Carell – Mail Carrier
Before making the world laugh in The Office, Steve Carell worked as a mail carrier. He lasted only a few months before realizing it wasn’t the job for him.
9. Madonna – Dunkin’ Donuts Cashier
Before becoming the Queen of Pop, Madonna worked at Dunkin’ Donuts in Times Square. However, she was reportedly fired for squirting jelly at a customer!
