30 Famous Celebrities Who Now Work Normal Jobs
What she’s known for: Hairspray
Nikki Blonsky sang her heart out as Tracy Turnblad on the 2007 movie version of Hairspray. But, after her starring performance, Blonsky seemed to have a hard time finding other roles. So, she kept busy working in a high-end New York City shoe store and in a beauty salon.
What he’s known for: The Wonder Years
Saviano played Paul Pfieffer, the brainy best friend of Kevin Arnold in the beloved TV series The Wonder Years. After acting, he graduated from Yale University, practiced law and is now an entrepreneur who helps artists with business ventures.
What he’s known for: The Suite Life of Zack and Cody
Dylan Sprouse played Cody in Disney Channel’s popular teen show alongside his real-life twin brother, Cole Sprouse. Since his stint with Disney ended, he’s been spotted serving coffee and craft beers in New York’s East Village. He now owns and operates All-Wise Meadery, a brewery in New York.
What he’s known for: Hook
Korsmo played the adorable Jack in the 1991 movie Hook. He had a few other big roles as a child before leaving Hollywood. Korsmo has since built a thriving career, first as a lawyer and then as a law professor. He currently sits on the faculty of Case Western Reserve University’s School of Law.
What she’s known for: My Best Friend’s Wedding, There’s Something About Mary, and other popular films
Diaz became an A-list star in the ’90s after acting alongside Jim Carrey in 1994’s The Mask and became one of the highest-earning actresses in Hollywood in the 2000s. She last appeared on film in the 2014 remake of Annie, referring to herself in a 2018 Entertainment Weekly interview as “retired”.
In 2014, Diaz married musician Benji Madden, and the couple welcomed a daughter, Raddix, in 2019. Diaz has published two health-focused books, and in 2020 she launched an organic wine brand, Avaline.
What he’s known for: Home Improvement
Thomas, who left the ABC show Home Improvement in 1999, told People magazine the time was right for his departure, despite the series’ popularity.
“I’d been going nonstop since I was 8 years old,” Thomas said. “I wanted to go to school, to travel and have a bit of a break.” He made a few guest appearances on Tim Allen’s most recent series Last Man Standing, but spends most of his time writing and directing now.
What he’s known for: Two and a Half Men
Jones starred alongside Charlie Sheen and Jon Cryer in the CBS series Two and a Half Men as Jake Harper. Although he’s not acting anymore, he still has his hand in the entertainment business. He recently teamed up with Justin Combs (son of Sean “Diddy” Combs) to create Tonite, a “multimedia and event company.”
What he’s known for: Music career
MC Hammer danced and sang his way to super stardom with a series of smash hits, including “U Can’t Touch This” in 1990. He rode the wave of success for a while, but hit on hard times, including bankruptcy. The former music star turned to ministry in recent years.
What he’s known for: Melrose Place
Shue traded in his starring role in TV’s Melrose Place, eventually becoming the co-founder of CafeMom, a website focusing on parenting content and women’s interest articles.
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