Top 10 Celebs Who Were Successful Before They Were Famous

Before they were famous, they were already successful. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most notable celebrities who initially achieved success in careers outside what they are known for today. Our countdown includes Ken Jeong, Rosie Perez, Cameron Diaz, and more! Can YOU think of any other celebrities who were successful pre-fame? Let us know in the comments below!

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[trinaq]

I never would would have guessed that Ken Jeong was a doctor before an actor, so his turn as a doctor in "Knocked Up" must have been right up his alley.

[amberjohnson]

Sting used to be a teacher before he formed the band The Police.

[CelebrityHeart]

I never seen Termidater 2, but I always say "I'll be back" in Arnold's voice

[leesashriber]

Jeong is flipping riot. And highly intelligent. I really enjoyed this upload. Thank you my friend.😊

[carolynward]

If you want to go back into old time Hollywood, Jack Elam, who was a character actor (Support Your Local Sheriff) was an accountant. Dan Blocker from Bonanza was a teacher. Many actors in Hollywood were originally athletes, such as Esther Williams, and John Wayne. Alex Karras was a professional football player. Will Smith was a professional rapper, as was Queen Latifah.

[crixlee]

Gabriel Byrne was a teacher and didn’t start his acting career until he was 42

[leonigama]

awesome job about Celebs Who Were Successful Before They Famous from Top 10

[Steven-pnkd]

Jerry Springer was a lawyer and Mayor of Cincinnati before he did his talk show.

[KidDangerthepony]

Kid Danger: *wearing his mighty pup movie outfit* Fun Fact: Did you know that Ken Jeong is a judge on the "Masked Singer"?

[corvus]

Gemma Chan is absolutely gorgeous.
Don't forget Vinnie Jones.

[samuelcollantes]

Happy thursday afternoon, Sophia, take care and God bless you. Greetings from Colombia to you as well

[trinaderickson]

I'm not sure modeling and acting are that far apart to make a list like this.

[tessat]

I wonder how long it took for people to stop calling John Legend and asking, "Could I just get your input on this one file?"

[kimhitt]

Never heard of Michelle Wolf. She's supposed to be funny?

[desolatefox]

Nope, I quit watching at the first one. Diaz. Famous as a model. Same thing. Garbage list.

[WhitfieldSinclair]

Good for you. Want a gold fucking sticker? I'm neither successful or my dreams of stardom never coming true, so GOOD FOR YOU! 🎉

[marieneu]

1:06 Being a famous model beige being a famous actress isn’t that odd or surprising