Can You Guess These Celebs' Jobs Before They Were Famous?

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Here's a fact - Celebrities haven't always been A-listers. Actually, many of the rich and famous spent numerous years working their way up. And before that, well, they ride the subway, couldn't get in to fully booked popular places, and had ordinary, pay-the-bill sorts of jobs! Take this quiz to discover how much you really know about these celebs' jobs before they were famous.

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Demi Moore made ends meet with which of these jobs?

Debt Collector

Dressmaker

Illustrator

Packer

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What did Jake Gyllenhaal work as before his showbiz days?

Catering Manager

Lifeguard

Hotel Receptionist

Laboratory Technician

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Which popular restaurant chain did former US President, Barack Obama, spend a summer working in?

Taco Bell

Baskin-Robbins

McDonald's

Starbucks

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When she worked on a Christmas tree farm, what was Taylor Swift's job?

Lifting and dragging trees

Pruning trees

Watering established trees

Picking the praying mantis pods

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Which chain did Madonna work at?

Dunkin' Donuts

Taco Bell

KFC

Five Guys

What daring act did Christopher Walken use to perform?

Sword Swallowing

Lion Taming

Fire Eating

Tightrope Walking

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Before becoming one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood, Johnny Depp did which of these jobs?

Warehouse Operative

Sommelier

Telemarketer

Upholsterer

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Which profession did Gerard Butler study for?

Manager

Biochemist

Cook

Lawyer

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Which of these jobs did Will Ferrell work before hitting it big?

Accounting Technician

Hotel Valet

Fabric Cutter

Bricklayer

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Which odd job did Matthew McConaughey do before hitting it big?

Armadillo Hunter

Ball Tester

Veterinary Acupuncturist

Professional Mourner

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Jennifer Aniston paid her bills with which of these jobs?

Event Planner

Bike Messenger

Fitness Instructor

Architect

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Which of these jobs did Eminem work before hitting it big?

Dental Technician

Music Therapist

Short-Order Cook

Zookeeper

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Lady Gaga paid her bills with which of these jobs?

Marine Biologist

Zoologist

Pharmacist

Waitress

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Before her modeling days, Cindy Crawford did which of these jobs?

Teacher

Gym Instructor

Diver

Corn Shucker

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Before Grey's Anatomy days, Ellen Pompeo did which of these jobs?

Bartender

Kitchen Assistant

Body Piercer

Beauty Consultant

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Which of these jobs did Kanye West work before hitting it big?

Sales Assistant

Radio Broadcast Assistant

Butcher

Yoga Teacher

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Which job do you think Harrison Ford did in his younger days?

Florist

Auctioneer

Meteorologist

Carpenter

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What did Hugh Jackman do before acting?

Chemical Engineer

Electrician

Farm Manager

PE Teacher

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Patrick Dempsey once worked as which of these?

Circus Clown

Juggler

Emergency Call Handler

Cabdriver

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Dwayne Johnson once worked as which of these?

Lifeguard

Forest Worker

Fishermen

Dishwasher

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Which job do you think Elon Musk did in his younger days?

Investment Banker

Estate Agent

Shoveler

Locksmith

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Nicki Minaj once worked as which of these?

Waitress

Hairdresser

Make-up Artist

Packer

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George Clooney paid his bills with which of these jobs?

Furniture Polisher

Acupuncturist

Insurance Salesman

Baker

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Which of these jobs did Bill Murray once do?

School Janitor

Financial Adviser

Chestnut Salesman

Gardener

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Which offbeat job did Danny DeVito do before breaking into the acting world?

Water Slide Tester

Pet Food Tester

Corpse Hairdresser

Golf Ball Diver

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Harry Styles once worked as which of these?

Waiter

Bakery Assistant

Toolmaker

Sheet Metal Worker

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Steve Buscemi paid his bills with which of these jobs?

Paramedic

Jeweler

Firefighter

Pet Shop Assistant

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Which job do you think Blake Shelton did in his younger days?

Roofer

Plumber

Housepainter

Demolition Operative

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Which of these jobs did Meghan Markle do before landing her role in Suits?

Accountant

Calligrapher

Beauty Consultant

Web Developer

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Gabourey Sidibe made ends meet with which of these jobs?

Phone-Sex Operator

Dancer

Economist

Florist

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What did Jim Carrey do before acting?

Janitor

Call Center Agent

Kitchen Assistant

Administrative Assistant

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Which of these jobs did Bradley Cooper once do?

Ramp Agent

Mathematician

Security Officer

Doorman

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Which offbeat job did Whoopi Goldberg do before breaking into the acting world?

Fortune Teller

Morgue Beautician

Stuntwoman

Food Tester

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Brad Pitt made ends meet with which of these jobs?

Games Tester

Garden Center Assistant

Giant Chicken Mascot

Groundman

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Which of these jobs did Cardi B work before hitting it big?

Nail Technician

Tattooist

Grocery Clerk

Receptionist

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Can You Guess These Celebs' Jobs Before They Were Famous?

About This Quiz

Demi Moore made ends meet with which of these jobs?

What did Jake Gyllenhaal work as before his showbiz days?

Which popular restaurant chain did former US President, Barack Obama, spend a summer working in?

When she worked on a Christmas tree farm, what was Taylor Swift's job?

Which chain did Madonna work at?

What daring act did Christopher Walken use to perform?

Before becoming one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood, Johnny Depp did which of these jobs?

Which profession did Gerard Butler study for?

Which of these jobs did Will Ferrell work before hitting it big?

Which odd job did Matthew McConaughey do before hitting it big?

Jennifer Aniston paid her bills with which of these jobs?

Which of these jobs did Eminem work before hitting it big?

Lady Gaga paid her bills with which of these jobs?

Before her modeling days, Cindy Crawford did which of these jobs?

Before Grey's Anatomy days, Ellen Pompeo did which of these jobs?

Which of these jobs did Kanye West work before hitting it big?

Which job do you think Harrison Ford did in his younger days?

What did Hugh Jackman do before acting?

Patrick Dempsey once worked as which of these?

Dwayne Johnson once worked as which of these?

Which job do you think Elon Musk did in his younger days?

Nicki Minaj once worked as which of these?

George Clooney paid his bills with which of these jobs?

Which of these jobs did Bill Murray once do?

Which offbeat job did Danny DeVito do before breaking into the acting world?

Harry Styles once worked as which of these?

Steve Buscemi paid his bills with which of these jobs?

Which job do you think Blake Shelton did in his younger days?

Which of these jobs did Meghan Markle do before landing her role in Suits?

Gabourey Sidibe made ends meet with which of these jobs?

What did Jim Carrey do before acting?

Which of these jobs did Bradley Cooper once do?

Which offbeat job did Whoopi Goldberg do before breaking into the acting world?

Brad Pitt made ends meet with which of these jobs?

Which of these jobs did Cardi B work before hitting it big?

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