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 Jayne Mansfield do? She was a candy girl! While she was attending college, she sold candy at a nearby movie theater. Related to (but not quite the same) as being on the big screen!

Via/ State Archives of Florida

What did Ella Fitzgerald do? She was a runner for a betting ring to help support her family when she was young. Her original aspiration was to become a dancer, though. We’re glad she ended up singing because her voice is one of the loveliest we’ve ever heard!

Via/ Library of Congress

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