Sarah Silverman is one of the most divisive figures in comedy. With her jokes revolving around confrontational topics such as politics, and religion, the actress and comedian has managed to agitate people in both left and right political circles.
Silverman has acted in various films, such as “School of Rock”, and “Wreck-It Ralph”. Before she became a comedy sensation with a prolific career, Silverman worked as a waitress at a Mexican restaurant called La Cantina, serving guacamole to however paid for it.
Will Ferrell: Valet
Will Ferrell is a household name in the comedy industry and has done quite a lot of films in his career. However, he did not originally plan on following the entertainment path as he was growing up. He was never the class clown in high school and was, in fact, studious.
When you learn that he used to park cars for a living, his career in acting and comedy becomes even more surprising. In 1990, Ferrell received a bachelor of arts in sports information from the University of Southern California, but it seems that with his many talents as an actor, comedian, and supreme parking skills, he could easily get a job without it.
Rooney Mara: Camp Counselor
Rooney Mara is an award-winning actress who rose to fame in the film, "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo". She did not think she would end up in the world of acting, and when we saw that she used to be a camp counselor, we were surprised too.
Mara has three notable degrees—psychology, international policy, and nonprofits. With her past as a camp counselor and her degrees, we would expect her life's work to be leading an NGO for underprivileged children, rather than acting.
Ashley Judd: The Ivy
It seems that there is nothing Ashely Judd hasn't done. Focusing on a single profession must not have been easy for her as she was always drawn to different interests and changing schools as a result.
While trying to make it in Hollywood, Judd worked as a hostess at the Ivy restaurant, where she greeted celebrities who didn't know they were facing a star in the making. This busy lady's record also includes a period of service in the Peace Corps and several degrees. When did she have the time?
Ellen Pompeo: Bartender
When you are an actress in a long-running television show, it comes as no surprise that your net worth has already passed the $35 million mark. This is especially true if you are Ellen Pompeo, who allegedly receives $300,000 per "Grey's Anatomy" episode.
Prior to her success as a TV star, Pompeo mixed drinks and made cocktails as a bartender, which would hardly result in similar net worth or worldwide recognition.