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.
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?
Jennifer Aniston: Bike Messenger
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.
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!
Helen Mirren: Amusement Park
Actually, it's Dame Helen Mirren, mind you. Known for playing the late Queen Elizabeth herself in the 2006 feature, "The Queen", this incredible actress has seen and done anything there is to do in acting. Before that, however, she had done some things that not many actors can say that they have done.
You must be wondering what those things were, as it is next to impossible to imagine her doing anything but act. Well, it turns out that Mirren used to promote amusement park rides for an amusement park in Essex.