Former stars who now have regular jobs

Celebrities usually enjoy their fame for an entire career, but there are some exceptions. Let's have a look at some actors who completely turned around their lives and got 'ordinary' jobs.

Martial arts tough guy Steven Seagal changed acting for some time to be Deputy Chief of the Volunteer Division of the Sheriff's Office in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. He's also been active in Russian politics.

Frankie Muniz was considered "one of the most profitable teenagers in Hollywood", but in 2008 he temporarily left his job as an actor to be a driver in single-seater races, competing in the Atlantic Championship. From 2012 to 2014, he was also a drummer in the band Kingsfoil.

While we have still been able to see Frankie Muniz on shows like 'Dancing with the Stars' or in some productions like the series 'The Rookie' (2021), he spends most of his time with his family (and his wife Paige Price), as well as their own store.

The iconic Hillary Banks in 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' continued to have her small appearances on television until 2002 and in the movies until 2009. For example, we could see her in the Sam Mendes film 'Revolutionary Road'. However, since 2004, she has (also) worked for an organization called Sweet Blackberry which promotes the disclosure of true stories of African-American achievements among America's children.

The veteran actor remained at the helm until 2010, until the age of 65, when he decided to "retire in time" to live in peace and take care of his own avocado farm.

Known for movies like 'Call Me by Your Name' and the remake of the classic 'Rebecca', Armie Hammer lost the trust of Hollywood after being accused of abuse and even cannibalism in early 2020. This has led him to seek another career, and according to several witnesses, he is working in the Morritt's resort in the Cayman Islands. Variety, meanwhile, claims that he is working as a sales representative for tourist products.

The endearing 'Matilda' retired from acting in 2000 to focus on writing, though she later returned to the screen in 2012 in an episode of the web series 'Missed Connection'. For most of the time, though, she continues her work as a writer and activist for LGTBIQ+ rights.

Nikki Blonsky became famous for her role as Tracy Turnblad in the movie 'Hairspray' and later as Maggie Baker in the TV film 'Queen Sized'. At that point, she was considered one of the most promising actresses in Hollywood. However, Blonsky chose to study cosmetics and now works as a stylist in a beauty salon in Great Neck, Long Island, New York.

This Hollywood hottie of the 90s and early 2000s with movies like 'I Know What You Did Last Summer', and 'Scooby-Doo' left his job in front of the cameras to show his skills as a cook. He publishes recipe books and has his own YouTube channel about video games and board games. Of course, the man has also been busy as the husband of actress Sarah Michelle Gellar since 2002, raising two children with her.

Perhaps the name of Jeff Cohen does not tell us anything, but if we talk about 'Chunk,' we all have a clear idea of who he was: one of the children of 'The Goonies' (1986). Currently, Cohen works as a lawyer and is a founding partner of one of the most important law firms in Hollywood, representing people in the entertainment industry.

It was Lisa Turtle in 'Saved by the Bell', but after that, Lark Voorhies never managed to consolidate her career as an actress despite continuing to have small appearances in numerous productions. In the end, she switched the cameras for writing and, since 2010, she has written three books: 'Reciprocity', 'Trek of the Cheshire', and 'A True Light'.

He triumphed in the eighties thanks to his role as Mike Seaver in 'Growing Pains' and was considered one of the great promises of Hollywood. Being an agnostic in his youth, he ended up converting to Christianity and is currently an evangelical preacher who writes books on religion.

Little Charlie, the son of Robin Williams in 'Hook' (1991), was actually Charlie Korsmo. He made small film appearances until the 2000s when he graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a degree in physics and began to work for the Environmental Protection Agency. He also worked for the Republican Party in the House of Representatives. Finally, the clever Korsmo received a Yale Law School degree in 2006 and is currently practicing law.

The famous rap singer of the late 90s earned a good handful of millions thanks to his hits. He decided to invest them in several properties -specifically three mansions in New York, California, and Miami. The resales of these apartments gave him an idea of the possibilities of the real estate business. As a result, he created a real state agency.

'Big George' was a two-time world champion in the heavyweight category and an Olympic medalist, but the sport does not last forever. After his successes as a boxer, he became a businessman. Who has not seen him advertising his famous grill? And besides that, Foreman is also a reverend of his own church.

Everyone remembers Ariana Richards for her role as Lex in 'Jurassic Park' (1993) - John Hammond's granddaughter. However, she made a radical change in her life and got a degree in Fine Arts and Drama, majoring at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, to become a professional painter.

This guy is known primarily for his role as Gregory Goyle in the 'Harry Potter' saga. Yes, Gregory from Draco Malfoy's band has continued to work as an actor, although what is really bringing him fame is his job as a professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter.

Another rapper like Vanilla Ice who, after enormous success and earning millions, has ended up with a profession that has little to do with the one that made him famous. In his case, drinking made MC Hammer go through rehab and he took a radical turn in his life by becoming a religious pastor.

Josh Saviano, Kevin Arnold's best friend Paul Joshua Pfeiffer in 'The Wonder Years,' is now a New York lawyer associated with Morrison Cohen LLP. He has a degree in Political Science from Yale University.

It was the original Charlie Bucket that accompanied Willy Wonka in 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' (1971). It was his only film appearance. Afterward, his parents bought a horse and the young Ostrum became interested in the world of veterinary medicine. He currently works in Lowville, New York as a cow and horse veterinarian, after receiving his doctorate in 1984 at Cornell University.

The brothers and protagonists of 'The Suite Life on Deck' (until 2011) have continued their professional careers in very different ways. Cole continues as an actor in big productions, while Dylan, who prefers smaller projects, is an entrepreneur. He has a brand of mead called 'All-Wise Meadery' and owns a physical store which is located in Brooklyn, New York.

'Sherminator' was one of the characters that remained in everyone's memory after seeing the first two installments of 'American Pie'. This actor went on to make a few more movies, but in 2016 he set aside acting and went to work in a Japanese restaurant in Los Angeles. By now, he is preparing to become a professional sushi chef.

Brittany Ashton Holmes is another actress that we only remember as a child. Today she has a life completely away from the spotlight. She played little Darla in 'The Little Rascals' (1994), but now she works at Starbucks.

The juvenile protagonist of Stanley Kubrick's film 'The Shining' (1980), then only six years old, ended up becoming a biology teacher in Kentucky.