19 Celebrities’ First Jobs Before They Hit Big

  1. Ashton Kutcher
    Before acting, Kutcher worked at a General Mills factory sweeping cereal dust off the floor. Past blinds about Ashton Kutcher
  2. Keanu Reeves
    Despite his successful acting career, Reeves played hockey for his high school team and aspired to become an Olympic ice hockey player. Past blinds about Keanu Reeves
  3. Christopher Walken
    Before becoming an Academy Award-winning actor, Walken worked as a lion tamer in a circus. Past blinds about Christopher Walken
  4. Julia Roberts
    Before achieving fame on the silver screen, Julia Roberts supported herself with a job at Baskin-Robbins, where she honed her skills scooping ice cream. Past blinds about Julia Roberts
  5. Tom Hanks
    Before his acting career took off, Hanks worked as a hotel bellman and carried luggage for celebrities like Cher and Bill Murray. Past blinds about Tom Hanks
  6. Channing Tatum
    In a fascinating reflection of his past, Channing Tatum, well before taking on the persona of Magic Mike, had a real-life stint as a stripper at an all-male show in Florida. This early chapter in his life became a unique and unexpected foundation for his later career in the entertainment industry. Past blinds about Channing Tatum
  7. Rihanna
    Before her music career soared, Rihanna sold clothes in a street stall with her dad in Barbados. Past blinds about Rihanna
  8. Rowan Atkinson
    The iconic Mr. Bean has a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Oxford University. – No blinds about him :)
  9. Harry Styles
    Before gaining fame on the X Factor, Harry Styles worked part-time at a bakery in Cheshire, England. Now, he’s a recognized actor and musician, with his latest role being in Olivia Wilde’s film “Don’t Worry Darling.” Past blinds about Harry Styles
  10. Brad Pitt
    Before catapulting to fame with his role in Thelma and Louise, Brad Pitt had a lesser-known gig at El Pollo Loco, donning a chicken costume to attract customers. Past blinds about Brad Pitt
  11. Ellen DeGeneres
    Before her talk show fame, DeGeneres worked a variety of odd jobs, including vacuum cleaner saleswoman, waitress, and house painter. Past blinds about Ellen DeGeneres
  12. Nicole Kidman
    Kidman was briefly a massage therapist before pursuing acting full-time. Past blinds about Nicole Kidman
  13. Amy Poehler
    Amy Poehler, a highly accomplished Saturday Night Live alum, started her journey by scooping ice cream in her hometown before making her late-night debut. Past blinds about Amy Poehler
  14. Chris Hemsworth
    Before becoming the God of Thunder on the big screen, Chris Hemsworth had a job at a pharmacy, where a unique aspect of his role involved cleaning breast pumps that the pharmacy rented out after they were returned. Past blinds about Chris Hemsworth
  15. Margot Robbie
    Long before achieving fame with her breakout role in “Wolf of Wall Street” and receiving an Oscar nomination, Margot Robbie spent time making sandwiches at Subway. Past blinds about Margot Robbie
  16. Angelina Jolie
    While Angelina Jolie began her Hollywood journey at a young age, it might surprise you to learn that she applied to become a funeral director before officially embarking on her career as an actress. Past blinds about Angelina Jolie
  17. Cardi B
    Before making her feature film debut in “Hustlers,” Cardi B, also known as Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar Cephus, worked as a cashier at an Amish Market in New York City. Prior to her success as a rapper and actor, she also had a stint working in a strip club, paving the way for her eventual chart-topping music career. Past blinds about Cardi B
  18. George Clooney
    Before achieving household fame with his breakout role on ER, George Clooney worked in insurance sales to make a living before stepping into the shoes of a television doctor. Past blinds about George Clooney
  19. Sylvester Stallone
    Stallone’s early job was in a lion cage cleaning up after the big cats at the Central Park Zoo. Past blinds about Sylvester Stallone