17 Celebs Whose First Job Was Worse Than Yours

Do you ever remember your first job and cringe at the memories? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Even successful celebrities had to start somewhere, and their first jobs were often far from glamorous.

Some might make your first job seem like a dream come true. From cleaning toilets to scraping gum off sidewalks, here are 15 celebs whose first jobs were worse than yours.

Beyoncé

Before she was Queen Bey, Beyoncé worked at her mother’s hair salon, sweeping up hair and running errands. She sang on the side, eventually leading to her breakout role in Destiny’s Child.

Jennifer Aniston

Before she was Rachel Green on Friends, Jennifer Aniston worked scooping customer cones at an ice cream shop. In an interview with People magazine, she later joked that she “wasn’t a perfect scooper” and often ended up with melted ice cream all over her hands.

Kanye West

One of the most influential rappers ever, Kanye West, worked at The Gap folding clothes. He later referenced this experience in his song “Spaceship,” singing, “Let’s go back to the Gap. Look at my check, wasn’t no scratch.”

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

Hollywood action star Dwayne Johnson worked as a garbage collector in Hawaii. He would wake up at 4 a.m. to pick up trash and later joked that he was “the best-smelling garbage man on the island.”

Madonna

Madonna was employed at a Dunkin’ Donuts located in New York City. She was fired after squirting jelly filling all over a customer’s suit.

Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp had various odd jobs before his acting career took off, including selling ballpoint pens over the phone and working as an overnight telemarketer. He was eventually fired for talking too much during calls.

Lady Gaga

Before being known for her eccentric fashion choices, Lady Gaga worked as a line cook at a restaurant. She later revealed that her boss would often make her clean the floors on her hands and knees.

Tom Cruise

One of history’s biggest movie stars, Tom Cruise, worked as a bellhop at a hotel. He later joked that he was “the worst bellboy ever” and would often get lost while delivering guests’ luggage.

Oprah Winfrey

Before she became the queen of daytime television, Oprah Winfrey worked at a local grocery store in Nashville. She was later fired for getting too emotionally invested in her job and giving free food to customers who couldn’t afford it.

Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie started a show business by modeling for local fashion shows and appearing in music videos. But before that, she worked as a funeral director’s assistant and even took classes on embalming.

Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs worked at an apple orchard picking apples during the summer. He later joked that he didn’t like eating apples because he was “too busy selling them.” 

Danny DeVito

Danny DeVito worked as a hairdresser at his sister’s salon. He later joked that he was “the best blow-dryer in the business.”

Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey worked as a hatcheck girl at a restaurant in New York City. She later used this experience to inspire her song “Vision of Love.”.

Ellen DeGeneres

Ellen DeGeneres worked as a hostess at TGI Fridays. She later joked that she was “the worst waitress ever” and would often forget people’s orders.

Julia Roberts

Before becoming one of Hollywood’s highest-paid actresses, Julia Roberts worked at an ice cream parlor scooping cones for customers. She later admitted to being fired for eating too many free ice cream samples. 

Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio worked as a street performer before his acting career took off. He would dress in costume and perform in front of tourist attractions like the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Will Smith

Will Smith got his start in entertainment by rapping and beatboxing on the streets of Philadelphia. He would often perform with his childhood friend, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and eventually had a thriving music and acting career. 

As you can see, even some of the biggest names in Hollywood had humble beginnings. So next time you feel embarrassed about your first job, remember that it’s all part of the journey to success. And who knows, maybe one day you’ll be telling stories about your first job to a magazine just like these celebs did.

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