Befroe they became larger than life many of todays most famous people had to settle for what they could get before fame and fortune came calling. Listed below are some familiar names of famous people and what it is they had to do to make ends meet before they hit the big time.
George Clooney -- Originally he was from Kentucky and he used to sell Suits in a men's clothing store. He also worked as a stockman in a department store. When he first went out to Los Angeles he used to do odd jobs for his aunt Rosemary Clooney who was a famous and successful singer. He also did time as a construction worker and also used to clean a theater.
Simon Cowell -- He dropped out of High school at age 16 and ended up working in the mail room at EMI records where his boses remember that he used to constantly badger them for promotions and more pay.
Faith Hill -- She worked early on as a receptionist. She went from that to selling t-shirts and even did a stint packaging merchandise for Reba McEntire before she started selling out concerts in her own right.
Jay Leno -- He was a stand up comedian who also used to write material for the TV show "Good Times" in the 70's. He also used to perform as a warm up act for such stars as Tom Jones before he got his big shot on The Tonight Show.
Vince Vaughn -- He was a telemarketer in Waukogen, Illinois
Brad Pitt -- Used to wear a chicken costume to advertise for a fried chicken place out on the sidewalk in Los Angeles.
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