12 Bizarre Ways Celebs Started Their Careers

Ah, the stories of how some of the world's most famous and beloved celebrities got their start. From Jackie Chan's unlikely foray into the world of pornography to George Gershwin's job as a "song plugger" to Dolph Lundgren's workout video that Quentin Tarantino had to clean up after, these stories are as varied as they are fascinating. In this list, we'll explore these twelve bizarre ways that celebs started their careers, and marvel at the twists and turns that life can take.

It's amazing to see how far these stars have come since their humble beginnings. From Bette Midler performing in bathhouses to Michael Bolton denying rumors of him joining Black Sabbath to Jony Ive's toilet bowl, these stories are a testament to the power of hard work and perseverance. 

So, without further ado, here is a list of twelve of the most surprising and inspiring stories of how some of the world's most famous celebrities got their start. Enjoy.

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