10 celebrities that had normal jobs before becoming famous

Celebrities emit that powerful aura that often make it difficult for us to imagine them stepping away from all the glamour and glitz of Hollywood and working just like us in normal day to day jobs. But as distant this image may be to us, it is often true for most of them, as before earning their hard earned fame, they worked just like us, earning their livings through normal jobs. Here is a list of 10 celebrities that had normal jobs before becoming famous, some names on here might leave you in a bit of disbelief.

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10 celebrities that had normal jobs before becoming famous

1) Jennifer Lopez – Dance Teacher

Jennifer Lopez today is a global phenomenon among celebrities. The pride of the latin community, this dancing queen has given us some insane hits. She expresses herself through her music, movies, fashion and performances. Her choreographies are tantalising and leave the audience in awe of her. But did you know she was a hustler too? Before rising to this celebrity status she used to work as a dance teacher. It is her discipline and dedication that has risen her through the ranks and made her the powerful force that she is today.

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2) Tom Cruise – Hotel Bellhop

Tom Cruise is a name known to almost everyone. This man has constantly delivered one blockbuster hit after another. From Top Gun to Jack Reacher to Mission Impossible, his franchises sell and in large numbers. But did you know before his rise to flamboyance, he used to work as a Hotel Bellhop. This shows how willing he is to put in hardwork and doesn’t shy away from giving his hundred percent as and when required. His fame today is mostly self made and his story is one to inspire many other celebrities. Can you imagine the IMF Agent - Ethan Hunt, lugging off people’s suitcases in a cruise?

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3) Nicki Minaj – Fire Extinguisher Salesperson

Nicki Minaj has established her place in the rap world today. She is a self declared rap queen and rightly so. Her style is diverse and she has worked in collaboration with some of the biggest and most popular singers in the world. Her fanbase is immense and people actually admire her for being an advocate of women empowerment and a pioneer of self confidence. Seeing her today, it would be impossible for people to guess that this is the same person who used to go door-to-door, selling fire extinguishers. She has seen her fair share of struggles and risen above them.

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4) Morgan Freeman – Air Force Repairman

Morgan Freeman is considered one of the finest actors in Hollywood today. He is especially prominent because of his legendary, deep and resonating voice that gravitates wisdom. His career has spanned decades and his films are considered cinematic classics. As iconic as he is, fame wasn’t a constant in his life. Before being the breakthrough actor that he is today, he used to work as an Air Force Repairman. Perhaps it was the skills he learned from this job that made his art as an actor - more patient, grounded and precise. He is a true example of how persistence eventually leads to massive success, if one is honest and truly dedicated.

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5) Denzel Washington – Garbageman

Denzel Washington is an Oscar winning legend. He has worked in some legacy striving movies like - Training Day, Malcolm X and Fences. Besides fame, he has also earned himself respect and his work as an actor is appreciated for its emotional intensity and moral weight. As a black actor, gaining such popularity, he has been an inspiration for countless other actors trying to follow the same path as him. Another inspirational aspect about his life is his work as a garbageman before his rise to fame. It shows his humility and grounded perspective and how rags to riches is not just a cliche saying, rather a tangible reality when one is resilient and rooted.

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6) Hugh Jackman – Physical Education Teacher

Did you know our very own hero wolverine used to be a Physical Education teacher in the United Kingdom? Yes you have read it correctly, Hugh Jackman, praised today for his versatility and charismatic appeal, used to work as a physical education teacher. Today he is ranked amongst the top Hollywood talents, because of his dedication and desire to not surrender to the stable job he landed up in. Instead he carved out his path from a common job that could have been his reality to becoming a pop culture icon who is loved by millions.

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7) Rachel McAdams – McDonald’s Worker

Rachel McAdams is not just a pretty face. Her versatile talent is vividly expressed in classic hit movies like - The Notebook, Mean Girls and Red Eye. During the early 2000s, she had all of Hollywood pinning behind her because of her incredible roles that left a lasting cultural impact. She has not only delivered commercial hits but also movies critically praised for their content and cinematography. Despite the eminent fame she enjoys, she still maintains a low profile, perhaps because of her down-to-earth beginnings. Before becoming an actress she used to work at a local McDonalds outlet.

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8) Margot Robbie – Sandwich Artist at Subway

Margot Robbie has today delivered some very globally successful movies, like - Barbie, Suicide Squad and The Wolf of Wall Street. She is an influential actress playing an important role in pivoting the direction of the pop cultural movement today. Her versatility as seen in her filmography is incredible and she has gained critical acclaim for the roles she has delivered. But before all the fast paced glamour of Hollywood, like any normal person, she had a normal job. She used to work as a Sandwich Artist in a Subway outlet, living a quiet life behind the counter. Today she rules the world, walking red carpets and winning awards.

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9) Amy Poehler – Ice Cream Parlour Worker

Besides her countless movie appearances, Amy Poehler has also been a force on the television screen. She has been a part of some incredible television shows, like - Saturday Night Live, Parks and Recreation and others. Also, apart from her acting, people also love her because of her joyful and reliable personality. One might wonder whether she developed these characteristics because of her work as an Ice Cream Parlour Worker in her early days. Maybe it is the exposure to everyday events during her work that inspired her comedy that we love to see in her movies and shows today.

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10) William Stanford Davis – Radio DJ

Perhaps you would recognise William Stanford Davis form his role as Mr. Johnson in Abbot Elementary. He is loved by his fans for his sharp and witty dialogues. He has also given some great performances in projects like - Ray Donovan and Snow Piercer. He found success late. Before his job as a full-time actor, William Davis used to work as a Radio DJ. Through this, he honed the art of communication and storytelling. He knew he had potential deep within him and broke the notions of age to achieve his aspirations and finally truly embrace his dreams.