Johann H
Stardom can be tricky, but famous people make it look so easy, don’t they? However, some of them prefer a healthy mix of fame and simplicity in their lives. So, read through this article to find out which celebrities ended up with regular jobs or decided to pursue more “normal” routes while juggling their illustrious careers.
Mayim Bialik
One of the major and most popular characters on The Big Bang Theory, Mayim Bialik is not only known for her acting but also for her brilliant mind! She studied neuroscience alongside her television career for seven years and is now a proud scientist.
Charlie Korsmo
He is best known for portraying the role of the Kid in Dick Tracy, the film version. But did you know he has a physics degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and earned a Juris Doctor degree in law from Yale? Presently, he works as a professor of Law in Cleveland. Talk about being multi-talented!
Bruce Dickinson
Who hasn’t heard of the world-famous metal band Iron Maiden? But what most are unaware of is that the lead singer, Bruce Dickinson, is also a licensed and skilled pilot by profession! In fact, he was often seen piloting the band’s private jet during their world tours.
Gene Hackman
This Oscar-winning actor had a career spanning nearly 50 years, starting in the 1950s till the early 2000s. Despite his tenure and experience in the film industry, the star of Bonny and Clyde chose to retire as a writer of historical fiction novels! In 2004, in an interview with Larry King, Heckmen announced his withdrawal from movies.
Brian May
It’s hard to believe that the person who was once voted as the 7th best guitarist in the world (Planet Rock, 2005) used up all his spare energy from concerts and jam sessions to learn astronomy. But it’s true! Brian May has a PhD in Astrophysics from Imperial College London and collaborates in several NASA missions.
Al Green
The singer of 1970s hit singles like ‘Let’s Stay Together’ and ‘Take Me to the River’ is also an ordained pastor. Yup, a pastor! Following an unfortunate incident related to his personal life, Green decided to submit himself to the word of God and Gospel Music, and all was going well.
Phoebe Cates
The lead actress of Fast Times at Ridgemont High was a revered model and actress of her time, known for her courage and confidence on-screen. She later gave up acting in pursuit of business and raising her two children. In 2005, Cates went on to open her very own fashion boutique in Manhattan.
Kevin Jonas
The Jonas Brothers will always be a household name, especially for those who grew up in the early 2000s. Although two of the three brothers always stayed a part of showbiz, Kevin briefly retired to work as a contractor for his company, Jonas Werner and co-founded an influencer marketing agency called Blu-Market.
Josh Saviano
Josh, a.k.a. Paul from The Wonder Years, is not so allergic to education, it seems! Alongside his acting career, upon completing his political science degree at Yale University, Josh earned his law degree with distinction from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.
Sarah Michelle Geller
Sarah as Buffy in Buffy The Vampire Slayer was a Y2K youth icon, but she gave up her stardom for a tryst with baking! She founded her dream e-commerce baking company called Foodstirs and continues to inspire people through her cookbook, Stirring Up Fun with Food.
Vanilla Ice
Ice-Ice Baby had us hooked for years, but the viral hip-hop artist didn’t seem to be hooked on it. Believe it or not, Robert Van Winkle (his real name) has now ventured completely into real estate. He even hosted a TV show, The Vanilla Ice Project, where he showed off his skills in remodeling and reselling homes.
Jon Gosselin
If you want to meet a jack of all trades, meet Jon Gosselin. This reality TV star featured most popularly in Jon & Kate Plus 8 has worked as a cook, a waiter, and even a solar panel installer! The best part? As of today, Gosselin is an IT director in a non-profit healthcare facility.
Jennifer Stone
The COVID-19 pandemic made us all do some crazy stuff, and it wasn’t all that different for the former Disney star, Jennifer Stone. She completed her training as a nurse in 2019 and has been working as an ER nurse in Burbank, California since 2022.
Peter Ostrum
If you ask me, Peter Ostrum, or better known as Charlie Bucket from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1971), got a real-life golden ticket! Ostrum now works as a veterinarian for a large animal hospital, and he truly loves his job. If I were Willy Wonka, I’d be proud.
Katheryn Winnick
Katheryn is famous for her role in Vikings, but he isn’t just a fighter on reel, but a major in martial arts and kinesiology, a study of human body movement, in real life! At age 21, Winnick was already a founder of three taekwondo schools. Impressive, right!
Willa Ford
Remember Friday the 13th? Pop star and actor Amanda Lee Williford left the spotlight to pursue a career in interior design. Now, she runs her own firm, WFord Interiors, channeling her sense of style into stunning spaces. Talk about a fashionable career switch!
Mike Maronna
What the audience sees on the theater screen is just the tip of the iceberg, as a lot of work and effort exists behind the scenes. The star of The Adventures of Pete & Pete on Nickelodeon has chosen to contribute to this toil and works as an electrician on movie and TV sets.
Mara Wilson
Matilda was every child’s favorite movie and a guilty pleasure for many adults! Wilson, who played the protagonist, shied away from many major roles in cinema but chose to rise again as a writer. She has authored many books, including Where Am I Now? True Stories of Girlhood and Accidental Fame.
Tom Selleck
Tom Selleck’s claim to fame was through the role of Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. which also earned him several Emmy Award nominations. But today, he lives on his 60-acre farmland growing avocados! According to him, he hates going to the gym, so sweating on his ranch is the best way to stay fit!
Danny Lloyd
Danny Torrance from The Shining seems to be having a less haunted second inning! What’s interesting is that he was not allowed to watch his own film until five years later. He quit acting soon after and took up a job as a biology professor at a college in Kentucky.
Chris Owen
American Pie was a controversial favorite for young adults, but Chris Owen, known as “The Sherminator,” had a quieter career later on. By 2014, he reportedly worked as a waiter at a sushi restaurant in Santa Monica, far from the Hollywood spotlight, serving others.
Nikky Blonsky
Nikky is an actress, singer, and dancer known for her part in the movie Hairspray. And to top it all, she is also a licensed cosmetologist. Now that’s talent! In 2011, Blonsky worked as a part-time make-up artist while juggling her auditions in Great Neck, New York. Currently, she resides in Long Island.
Carrie Hen
Carrie received a Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actress in 1986 for her role as Newt in Aliens and many others. However, in 2000 she graduated from California State University and worked as a teacher. Later on, she chose to lead a normal life as a mother and worked regular jobs.
Cole Sprouse
The Suite Life of Zack and Cody was an after-school special watch for most youngsters. Dylan and Cole Sprouse received massive appreciation for their roles. But Cole eventually chose to concentrate on his academics more. Inspired by his grandfather, he worked as an archeologist and briefly participated in excavations.
Stephanie Kay Panabaker
Stephanie has an impressive track record as an actress and scholar, that she graduated as the valedictorian of her class in high school at just 13, and went on to complete her Bachelor of Arts in history before 18! Since 2016, she has been working as a Zoologist, and briefly worked at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Michael Anthony Vitar
Mike Vitar a.k.a “Benny the Jet” Rodriguez from The Sandlot was picked out of a queue at a carnival by a casting manager. He started his career as a teenager but retired in 1996 to become a part of the Los Angeles Police Department. Since 2002, he has been working as a firefighter!
Staci Keanan
Staci is renowned for her roles in Step By Step and My Two Dads. However, she has not appeared in any acting roles since 2010, because she is pursuing her dream of becoming a prosecutor and law professor. In 2022, she decided to tackle cases that involved driving intoxicated.
Andrew Shue
Did you know that Shue was a professional soccer player for many years? Anyway, you might know him from Melrose Place as Billy Campbell. Since then, Shue has co-founded a non-profit organization called Do Something, and a social networking site named CafeMom.
Steve Burns
Blue’s Clues was entertaining for children and adults alike, and the day Burns announced his departure from the series, we all felt a tinge of sadness. But Steve is happy today, working as a musician and a voiceover artist in advertising, notably, the “Snickers Satisfies” campaign. We hope Steve remains Steve even when he’s hungry!
Taran Noah Smith
His role on the sitcom Home Improvement earned him two Young Artist Awards, but as of 2005, Smith and his wife have been running an organic and vegan foods company called Playfood. Interestingly, Smith is also a manager at the Community Submersibles Project and helps people pilot submarines!
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