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You Will Be Shocked When You Learn What These 10 Celebrities Did for a Living Before Becoming Famous
Johnny Depp: Telemarketer for PensBefore Johnny Depp became Captain Jack Sparrow, he was convincing people to buy pens over the phone. Yes, Depp worked as a telemarketer, a job he admittedly wasn't very good at. His natural charm must have helped, though, because look where he is now!
Megan Fox: Banana MascotBefore she was turning heads in "Transformers," Megan Fox wore a banana costume for a local smoothie shop in Florida. It's hard to imagine the glamorous actress promoting fruit smoothies, but everyone has to start somewhere!
Channing Tatum: StripperChanning Tatum's past as a stripper isn't just a rumor—it's a part of his life that inspired the movie "Magic Mike." Before his breakout roles in Hollywood, Tatum danced under the stage name "Chan Crawford."
Christopher Walken: Lion TamerIn one of the most unexpected pre-fame jobs, Christopher Walken spent a summer as a lion tamer in a circus. He worked with a lioness named Sheba, performing a tame act that mostly involved him cracking a whip while Sheba did very little.
Ellen DeGeneres: Oyster ShuckerLong before she was making audiences laugh on her talk show, Ellen DeGeneres was shucking oysters in New Orleans. It's a far cry from hosting celebrities, but perhaps the job helped sharpen her quick wit.
Rachel McAdams: McDonald’s EmployeeRachel McAdams is known for her roles in romantic dramas, but before the fame, she spent three years working at McDonald's. According to McAdams, she wasn't a very good employee but learned a lot about the importance of teamwork.
Whoopi Goldberg: Mortuary BeauticianWhoopi Goldberg's job before she hit it big might just be the most shocking of all. She worked as a beautician in a mortuary, applying makeup to the deceased. It's a job that requires a lot of respect and care, qualities Goldberg certainly brings to her roles.
Danny DeVito: Hairdresser for CorpsesSimilarly, Danny DeVito worked as a hairdresser for corpses before finding fame. He learned the trade at his sister's beauty salon, where he would prepare the dead for their final appearance.
Hugh Jackman: Party ClownBefore he was Wolverine, Hugh Jackman entertained at children's parties as Coco the Clown. Jackman reportedly earned just $50 per show, but the experience likely helped him develop his performance skills.
Steve Buscemi: FirefighterSteve Buscemi took a more heroic path before becoming a renowned actor. He served as a firefighter in New York City for four years. Buscemi even returned to his old firehouse to assist after the 9/11 attacks.
