50 first jobs of now famous actresses

Forbes’ most recent list of top-paid actresses reported that Jennifer Lawrence made $18 million in 2018. "Wonder Woman" Gal Gadot made $10 million. But for most famous actresses, it wasn’t always that way. It’s hard to believe that one started out as a nanny and the other at Burger King. Like most people, they started at the bottom and worked their way up, taking odd jobs to make ends meet.



Stacker went through interviews from talk shows, biographies, and publications like The Hollywood Reporter and The New York Times to find the first jobs of 50 famous actresses. Data from Celebrity Net Worth and Bank Rate is also factored in to see just how far they’ve come. Some starlets seemed destined for fame, and others had to take on challenging gigs to earn celebrity status. Many actresses found a connection between their first jobs and acting, helping to mold these successful fan favorites into the stars we know and love.