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Surprising careers celebrities had before they were famous

Celebrities who changed career path completely
Danny DeVito was a hairdresser
Sting was a teacher
Gerard Butler was a lawyer
Vera Wang was an ice skater
James Blunt was in the army
Nigella Lawson was a journalist
Martha Stewart was a model and stockbroker
Arnold Schwarzenegger was a bodybuilder
Caityn Jenner was an Olympic athlete
John Grisham was a lawyer
David Letterman was a weatherman
Mickey Rourke was a boxer
Jerry Springer was a politician
Sir Sean Connery was in the navy
Gabriel Byrne was a priest
Morgan Freeman was in the airforce
Whoopi Goldberg was a beautician
Ice T was in the US Army
Jason Lee was a pro skateboarder
Julie Walters was a nurse
Professor Brian Cox was a pop star
Lee Nelson was a doctor
Adam Driver was a Marine
Steve Buscemi was a firefighter
Kate Middleton was a fashion buyer
Hugh Jackman was a P.E. teacher
Mark Wahlberg was a rapper
Mr. T was a bodyguard
Kim Kardashian was a personal assistant and stylist
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Celebrities who changed career path completely

Many well-known names started out on a completely different career path to the one they are now famous for. From ice skating and skateboarding to the army and navy, here are 22 stars who trained for very different vocations.

Ever wondered what your favourite celebrities did before finding fame? From teaching English to selling on eBay, discover 22 stars whose previous careers may surprise you. 

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13 November 2017

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