Famous people who
got their start in
hospitality
Everybody has to start somewhere, right?
You may think a lot of the “rich and famous”
were born that way, but you’d be wrong.
Many started off with humble jobs in hotels,
restaurants and resorts and those experiences
played a big part in their future success.
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Here’s a list of celebs you
may know who started
out in hospitality:
•
Tom Hanks: Tom started out as a hotel bellhop
and was seen carrying the bags of a number of celebrities
during his stint at a hotel.
•
Amy Adams: Believe it or not, Amy worked as a
waitress at Hooters to earn enough money to buy a used
Chevy. She quit as soon as she had enough money ($900 at
the time).
•
Chris Rock: Chris earned a minimum wage plus
tips at Red Lobster, waiting tables.