25 Feb, 2023

Celebrity

People who have now taken up regular jobs after working as celebrities

By FactsWow Team

Bo Derek

As an actor, Bo began her career with the film Orca, and two years later scored a leading role in 10. Today, Bo primarily focuses on her company, which sells pet care items.

Media Credits: Simple Wikipedia

Karyn Parsons

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air starred her as Will Smith's cousin, and she played smaller roles in a few films afterwards. She is now the founder of an educational video company.

Media Credits: POPSUGAR

Chuck Norris

Chuck Norris is known as an action star and karate master, but most people don't know that he has a foundation called Kickstart Kids that uses karate to build character among underprivileged youth.

Media Credits: CNN

Elisabeth Shue

In addition to playing many sports during her youth, Elisabeth has always been a passionate tennis player. She started playing tennis after becoming a star and has not stopped playing since.

Media Credits: Best Life

Corey 'Big Hoss' Harrison

After undergoing lap-band surgery, Corey started working out and boxing five days a week. He loves what he does. You may recognize him from Gold & Silver Pawn Shop and Pawn Stars, but his fitness regime began after he had lap-band surgery.

Media Credits: iCarly Wiki-Fandom

Angus T. Jones

Following his baptism, Angus quit the TV show Two and a Half Men, calling it 'filth' and saying he was a 'paid hypocrite.' He then went to college and lived a quiet life away from the spotlight.

Media Credits: Legit.ng

Frankie Muniz

Having worked in films such as Malcolm in the Middle and Big Fat Liar, Frankie subsequently became a drummer for Kingsfoil, and now he races professionally for Jensen Motorsport.

Media Credits: NME

Sarah Michelle Gellar

Although Sarah Michelle Gellar is well-known for playing Buffy the Vampire Slayer, she has given up acting to focus on her food crafting business, Foodstirs, which plans to release a cookbook shortly.

Media Credits: Simple Wikipedia

Chris Owen

Despite his fame as the 'SHerminator' in American Pie, and all the sequels, Chris didn't give up acting, but he needed a means of income. Following the series, he became a waiter.

Media Credits: Chris Owen

Nikki Blonsky

She works as a stylist in New York and still acts between roles in TV and film. Nikki got her cosmetology license after appearing in Hairspray.

Media Credits: Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Marisa Tomei

The actress, known for her roles in My Cousin Vinny, Crazy, Stupid, Love and in Marvel films as Aunt May, also has a special interest in fitness. She has created two fitness videos and continues to push herself physically.

Media Credits: Celeb Health Magazine

Fabio Lanzoni

His heyday was the 1980s and 1990s when he was considered the sexiest man alive. But as his fame faded, he became an ambassador for Old Spice, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter! and Oral-B.

Media Credits: Earn The Necklace

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