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Many celebrities have humble beginnings before they make it big in Hollywood. Some of them have worked odd jobs to make ends meet, and one of the most common jobs among celebrities is waiting tables. Here are 10 celebrities who started as waiters before they became household names.

Jennifer Aniston

Before she became a household name as Rachel Green on the hit TV show Friends, Jennifer Aniston worked as a waitress at a burger joint in New York City. She even had to wear a fake nose ring as part of her uniform.

Jon Hamm

Before he became the suave and handsome Don Draper on Mad Men, Jon Hamm worked as a waiter at a restaurant in Los Angeles. He also worked as a set dresser for softcore porn films before landing his breakout role.

Eva Longoria

Before she became a Desperate Housewife, Eva Longoria worked as a waitress at a fast-food chain in Texas. She also worked at a comedy club, where she was discovered by a talent agent.

Before he became a Hollywood heartthrob, Channing Tatum worked as a stripper and a waiter at a nightclub in Florida. He even based his hit movie Magic Mike on his experiences as a stripper.

Rachel McAdams

Before she starred in hit movies like Mean Girls and The Notebook, Rachel McAdams worked as a waitress at a local restaurant in Canada. She also worked at a McDonald’s for a short time.

Lucy Liu

Before she became a Charlie’s Angel, Lucy Liu worked as a waitress at a strip club in New York City. She also worked as a hostess at a restaurant in Los Angeles.

Jennifer Hudson

Before she became an Oscar-winning actress and singer, Jennifer Hudson worked as a waitress at a Burger King in Chicago. She also worked at a Red Lobster before her big break on American Idol.

Kristen Wiig

Before she became a Saturday Night Live cast member and starred in hit movies like Bridesmaids, Kristen Wiig worked as a waitress at a Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles. She also worked as a bartender and a florist.

Nicki Minaj

Before she became a chart-topping rapper, Nicki Minaj worked as a waitress at a Red Lobster in New York City. She was fired from the job for being rude to customers.

Jon Bon Jovi

Before he became a rockstar, Jon Bon Jovi worked as a waiter at a restaurant in New Jersey. He also worked as a janitor at the recording studio where his band recorded their first album.

These celebrities may have started as waiters, but they have certainly come a long way since then. Their hard work and determination have paid off, and they have become some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Who knows, maybe the next time you’re dining out, your waiter could be the next big celebrity.