Jennifer Aniston is one of the most beautiful, talented, and beloved actresses in Hollywood. She is most famous for portraying Rachel Green, in “Friends” and she now enjoys a whopping net worth of over $200 million dollars. That would never have been the case had she stuck with her first job.
Before getting enough acting credits to support herself, Aniston worked part-time jobs as a waitress (just like Rachel), a telemarketer, and a bike messenger. The latter must have been a great fit for the fitness-loving actress. Nowadays, she stays fit with Hatha yoga and Budokan karate.
Whoopi Goldberg: Beauty Mortician
Whoopi Goldberg is known for a lot of things, mainly "Sister Act" and "Ghost". But did you know that before that her resume included jobs that don't involve acting or comedy whatsoever?
While trying to make it on Broadway, Goldberg worked as a funeral makeup artist and a bricklayer! How random is that? We imagine that those jobs were an important tool to build up her sense of humor.
Hugh Jackman: Clown
Hugh Jackman is known to many as X Men's Wolverine, so we know of his athletic body and about his impressive physique. Those qualities, as well as his other assets (charming Australian accent, impressive singing chops, and more), have granted him quite a standing in Hollywood. But his first job would hardly have a similar impact.
Then, this Australian hunk may have a well respected acting career now, but before that, he worked as a clown. Can you imagine hiring him to entertain a bunch of 6-year-olds? Or better yet, a grownup who can literally say that Hugh Jackman was the clown at his birthday party?
Brad Pitt: El Pollo Loco Chicken Mascot
Producer and actor, Brad Pitt has one of the world’s most recognized faces. We first recognized it, and the rest of him, in "Thelma and Louise" as a hitchhiking charmer who Geena Davis’ character falls for.
Prior to the onset of success, Pitt bailed on a journalism degree in order to pursue acting, but success took time and he worked some odd jobs before it struck. He has worked as a mover, a limo driver, and even as an El Pollo Loco chicken mascot before becoming one of the wealthiest and hottest names in the business.
Sylvester Stallone: Lion Cage Cleaner
Sylvester Stallone became a household name after starring in action flicks like "Rocky" and "Rambo". It is pretty amazing that he became an action star when you learn about his past jobs.
Much like you would expect from someone who played two of the strongest characters in film, Stalone's pre-acting job was pretty unique. He worked at the Central Park Zoo as a cleaner at the lion cages!