While a good chunk of Hollywood is saturated with people born with a silver spoon, there are a handful of others that started out like the rest of us, with normal jobs. You’ll be surprised at some of these celebrities’ humble beginnings before they became rich and famous. Hopefully you will think twice before judging somebody based on their occupation.
Madonna
Before becoming quite possible the most significant personality in Pop music, Madonna worked in a Dunkin Donuts.
Hugh Jackman
Before Hugh Jackman portrayed the vicious Wolverine, he entertained his audience as a clown.
Johnny Depp
Besides attempting to become a musician, Johnny Depp also delved into selling pens before becoming the star he is today.
Brad Pitt
Before becoming one of Hollywood’s most successful personalities, Brad Pitt found his income by dressing up as a chicken for El Pollo Loco and as a limo driver for strippers.
Christopher Walken
The famous star earned his living working as a Lion Tamer in a circus before pursuing acting. Now that’s a circus worth attending!
Demi Moore
Even at 16, Demi Moore knew she wanted to become an actress; she dropped out of high school in order to chase her dreams. But the road wasn’t so smooth for her in the beginning– she worked as a debt collector before getting her break.
Jim Carrey
Before entering the film business, the extremely humble Jim Carrey worked as a janitor in a factory.
Channing Tatum
Magic Mike was not the first time Channing Tatum performed as a stripper; he received plenty of training for his role working as one before he was discovered.
Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg is no stranger to the dead; she earned a living doing make-up for the deceased at a funeral home.
Ozzy Osbourne
While most people enjoy meat, working at a slaughterhouse is a job most can’t stomach. Ozzy, however, is an exception to the case as he worked at one before becoming a rock-star.