Before they lived a glamorous life as celebrities and movie superstars, these famous actors had to pay the bills just like the rest of us. While that’s not surprising, some of the unusual jobs held by some of the most iconic names in entertainment might shock you. Check out some weird celebrity jobs that these big names had to take on before their time in the spotlight.
Harrison Ford: Boy Scout Counselor
Before becoming Han Solo and Indiana Jones, the actor worked at a Boy Scout adventure camp as a counselor for the reptile merit badge.
Hugh Jackman: Party Clown
We’re not clowning around, Hugh Jackman seriously earned money as a party clown before he became an actor.
The next on the list of weird jobs celebrities had is a little more morbid…
Sean Connery: Coffin Cleaner
Before he was James Bond, he did plenty of odd jobs. His resume includes being a milkman, lorry driver, lifeguard, laborer, artist’s model, and a coffin polisher. Phew, we got tired just reading that.
Adrien Brody: Magician
Hugh Jackman wasn’t the only actor that graced birthday parties pre-fame. He used to act as a magician at kids’ birthday parties, becoming “The Amazing Adrien” as he dazzled with tricks.
Meghan Markle: Frozen Yogurt
Before becoming a royal, Meghan Markle worked at a Humphrey Yogart, a yogurt shop in California. She worked during middle school and high school. Her former boss praised her as a hard-worker with a friendly personality.
Ellen DeGeneres: Oyster Shucker
Long before she was hosting her very own show, she was building up a resume of odd jobs on her own. She painted houses, sold vacuums, and shucked oysters.
Gerard Butler: Lawyer
That’s right, the star of numerous action movies was a trainee civil lawyer in Edinburgh back in the day. He was also quite a drunk. The Independent reports that he drank through his first job until he was fired, a week before he was due to qualify.
Chace Crawford: Shirtless Salesman at Abercrombie and Fitch
Gossip Girl star Chace Crawford used to spend his days at the mall as a shirtless host at an Abercombie and Fitch store.
Patrick Dempsey: Professional Juggler
Before starring in 80’s rom-com’s and as McDreamy on Grey’s Anatomy, Dempsey made use of his juggling skills. In high school, he placed in a national juggling competition.
