
Military Cadet Who Became a Pop Star
Before her 2005 debut single 'Pon de Replay' launched her global music career, Robyn Rihanna Fenty was an army cadet in Barbados. Her drill sergeant was fellow Barbadian singer-songwriter Shontelle, who taught her how to march and stand at attention.
Servicing the stars before stardom
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schopenhauer Kanye West worked as a sales associate at the Gap during his teenage years.
Brad's chicken suit: Before making it big, Brad Pitt wore a giant chicken suit to wave at customers, but he also drove a limo for strippers to pay the bills.


schopenhauer Madonna worked at a Times Square Dunkin' Donuts but got fired on her first day.
A person who helps someone else in their work or duties. Before finding her own fame, Khloé Kardashian worked as an assistant to TV personality Nicole Richie.
What did Amy Adams buy with the money she saved working as a Hooters waitress?

schopenhauer Match famous stars with their surprising first jobs to discover their paths to Hollywood.
How much money did Madonna have in her pocket when she first arrived in New York City?
Which restaurant chain employed Brad Pitt as a giant dancing chicken on Sunset Boulevard?
In which 1991 movie did Brad Pitt get his breakout role after his chicken-suit days?
At what age did Kanye West work as a sales associate folding clothes at a Gap retail store?
