The 25 Worst Day Jobs Held By Famous Actors

Waiting tables would be a dream compared to some of these gigs.

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"Don't quit your day job."

It's a phrase intoned by countless parents after the kids dish on their artistic aspirations. Day-jobbing is a reality for struggling artists all over the world, and it usually means waiting tables, temping at a stuffy firm, or working those dreaded retail shifts.

For some aspiring actors, these jobs would've been a walk in the park. Some of the most famous and talented actors in Hollywood have worked demeaning, disgusting, and ridiculous job. From the mind-numbing dullness of flipping burgers to emasculating gigs like sign-wielding fast food mascot, these are the 25 Worst Day Jobs Held by Famous Actors.

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25. Jennifer Hudson, Burger Flipper

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24. Helen Mirren, Amusement Park Barker

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23. Warren Beatty, Rat Catcher

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22. Orlando Bloom, Clay Pigeon Trapper

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21. Johnny Depp, KISS Tribute Band Member

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20. Kristen Bell, Fro-Yo Server

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19. Stanley Tucci, Outhouse Cleaner

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18. Matthew McConaughey, Chicken Coop Cleaner

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17. Clint Eastwood, Lumberjack

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16. Hugh Jackman, Party Clown

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15. Dustin Hoffman, Hawaiian Lei Stringer

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14. Sean Connery, Coffin Polisher

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13. Robin Williams, Street Mime

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12. Whoopi Goldberg, Morgue Makeup Artist

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11. Megan Fox, Banana Mascot

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10. Mickey Rourke, "Gambling Debt Collector"

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9. Amy Adams, Hooters Girl

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8. Channing Tatum, Stripper

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7. Sylvester Stallone, Lion Cage Cleaner

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6. Geena Davis, Window Mannequin

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5. Christopher Walken, Assistant Lion Tamer

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4. Bill Murray, Chestnut Salesman

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3. Tim Allen, Drug Dealer

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2. Brad Pitt, Fast Food Mascot/Stripper Chauffeur

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1. Jon Hamm, Porn Set Dresser

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