Jobs of Famous People Before They Made It Big

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Here’s the deal: famous people weren’t always famous. Before they hit it big, they had regular jobs, just like you and me and the guy down the street.

In case you are down about your current job, assuming you should be starring in a movie, headlining at Madison Square Garden, or making millions of dollars, check out the gigs of the following notables before they made it big.

PS: Bloom where you’re planted, even as you follow your dreams.

Brad Pitt — Dressed as a giant chicken to promote El Pollo Loco.

Madonna — Worked at Dunkin’ Donuts where she was reportedly fired for squirting jelly on customers.

Harrison Ford — Was a carpenter before landing his iconic role in Star Wars.

Whoopi Goldberg — Worked as a mortuary beautician.

Mick Jagger — Worked as a hospital porter.

Johnny Depp — Sold pens over the phone.

Jennifer Aniston — Worked as a telemarketer.

Matthew McConaughey — Cleaned out chicken coops.

Sylvester Stallone — Cleaned cages at a zoo.