Can You Guess What These Celebrities Did for a Living Before They Were Famous?

Before they were world famous, these stars had some common (and uncommon) jobs!

What did Perry Como do? He was a barberfor years and was apprenticed when he was only 12-years-old! He would sing in his off time before his customers, upon hearing him, convinced him to go professional at it.

His crossover profession was used as a publicity-maker when he first started out. Via/ Wiki Commons

What did Gene Simmons do? He was a paper boy once upon a time. He actually had 2 routes, thinking that he could get twice the money for nearly the same amount of work. Smart kid!

Jayne Mansfield

Via/ Wiki Commons

The blonde bombshell whose publicity stunts and wild curves rivaled those of fellow starlets didn’t start in show business. Well, not exactly anyways!

Ella Fitzgerald

Via/ Library of Congress

Ella Fitzgerald became known as the First Lady of Song for her uncompromising voice and value to American music. But, this songbird had another job before she was making records and you’ll never guess what it was!

What did they do before they were stars? Click the “Next Page” button to find out!

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