We’re used to seeing celebrities at red carpets and big press events, but maybe not so used to seeing them in more regular jobs. Some of the people who were all over our screens years ago are now working as everything from hairdressers to nurses. Here’s the list of celebs who went back to normal jobs after fame.
Jennifer Stone
@jenniferlstone Your mind after several shifts in a row at the ER… #ifyouknowyouknow #healthcare #nursetok #nurselifebelike #emergencymedicine #ernurselife #manicmonday
After playing the iconic Harper in Wizards of Waverly Place, Jennifer had a few random acting roles, mostley in DIsney projects. But after her diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes, she was inspired to start training to be a nurse. The now 32-year-old works full-time as a nurse in California, alongside hosing the Waverly Place podcast. Good for her!
Matthew McConaughey
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Intersteller actor Mathew McConaughey has had a long, successful career. He’s spent the last few decades starring in huge Hollywood blockbusters and lTV shows. But his latest side quest has him going back to school. As of 2019, Matthew is a professor of practice at the University of Texas at Austin. He helped develop, and now co-teaches a film production class called Script to Screen. Takes learning from the experts to a whole other level.
Bridget Mendler
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thinking about you all, sending big big hugs and I hope you are having a magical fall
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— Bridgit Mendler (@bridgitmendler) November 19, 2018
Good Luck Charlie and Lemonade Mouth star Bridget Mendler has had probably the most iconic post-acting career I’ve ever seen. Besides releasing an EP called Nemesis, she’s a certified woman in STEM. She is the co-founder and CEO of Northwood Space. a startup that specialises in communication between earth and the satellites in space.
MC Hammer
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After his huge hit U Can’t Touch This, MC Hammer was basically everywhere. But the celebrity lifestyle quickly caught up with him, and the rapper ended up in $14 million of debt and had to file for bankruptcy back in 1996. Now he’s mainly a preacher at a Christian church, though he does still release the occasional song.
Nikki Blonsky
Good Morning Baltimore! #thebaltimorechallenge pic.twitter.com/tz1rhyHkn5
— Nikki Blonsky (@NikkiBlonsky) June 26, 2020
The 2007 version of Hairspray skyrocketed Nikki Blonsky to fame in the 2000s, alongside her co-star Zac Efron. But the industry is tough, and only the top Hollywood actors are able to survive off of just acting. Nikki got her cosmetology license in 2011 and works as a hairdresser and makeup artist in New York alongside her acting career.
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