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Before They Were Famous 

# Celebrity Side Hustles

That Prove Anyone Can Start Small

From Brad Pitt in a chicken costume to Whoopi Goldberg as a morgue beautician — these A-listers had some surprising gigs before hitting it big.

## 10 Stars Who Hustled Before Hollywood

These celebrities prove that every success story has humble beginnings.

![Brad Pitt - Storefront Mascot](/assets/celebrity-brad-pitt-chicken-CGxyUJVy.png)

### Brad Pitt

Storefront Mascot

Dressed as a giant chicken to earn money before acting gigs came along.

![Cardi B - Supermarket Cashier](/assets/celebrity-cardi-b-cashier-BvDewH6L.png)

### Cardi B

Supermarket Cashier

Worked as a cashier and reportedly got fired for giving too many discounts.

![Madonna - Dunkin' Donuts Employee](/assets/celebrity-madonna-dunkin-2-VwOc_T4Z.png)

### Madonna

Dunkin' Donuts Employee

Was let go for having a little too much fun with the jelly-squirting machine.

![Christopher Walken - Lion Tamer](/assets/celebrity-christopher-walken-JABbehOY.png)

### Christopher Walken

Lion Tamer

Actually worked as a lion tamer in a circus early in life — yes, really.

![Jennifer Aniston - Telemarketer](/assets/celebrity-jennifer-aniston-Di_cdjq3.png)

### Jennifer Aniston

Telemarketer

Tried her hand at selling timeshares over the phone — and didn't stick with it long.

![Whoopi Goldberg - Morgue Beautician](/assets/celebrity-whoopi-goldberg-DoAHVhah.png)

### Whoopi Goldberg

Morgue Beautician

Applied makeup to the deceased for funerals before her entertainment career.

![Sydney Sweeney - Theme Park Tour Guide](/assets/celebrity-sydney-sweeney-CITz1vum.png)

### Sydney Sweeney

Theme Park Tour Guide

Guided tours at Universal Studios before achieving acting fame.

![Tiffany Haddish - Airport Ground Operations](/assets/celebrity-tiffany-haddish-CSquRy1H.png)

### Tiffany Haddish

Airport Ground Operations

Handled luggage and logistics at an airline before comedy stardom.

![Meghan Markle - Professional Calligrapher](/assets/celebrity-meghan-markle-CyzvDbDv.png)

### Meghan Markle

Professional Calligrapher

Hand-lettered invitations and envelopes before her acting career took off.

![Sandra Bullock - Café Owner](/assets/celebrity-sandra-bullock-C4M2gR9c.png)

### Sandra Bullock

Café Owner

Owns and operates Walton's Fancy & Staple, a café and market in Austin, Texas.

## What's Your Side Hustle Story?

These celebrities didn't let their humble beginnings define them — they used their side hustles as stepping stones to greatness. Brad Pitt in a chicken suit, Cardi B scanning groceries, Madonna squirting jelly — they all started somewhere.

The difference between them and millions of others? **They took action.**

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