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13 Celebrities That Were Strippers BEFORE They Became Big
13 Celebrities That Were Strippers BEFORE They Became Big
Lady Gaga states, “I was working in strip clubs when I was 18, my act was pretty wild. I don't like to talk about it too much but there were drugs, serious drugs."
Brad Pitts frat brother has revealed he was part of a group called “Dancing Bares” in which he and six other guys would dance nude for a special lady.
Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino has talked about his stripper gigs to the media and when he was on MTV's "Jersey Shore." He actually belonged to a stripping group called “All American Male".
Eve states, "I was 18 and confused, going through personal problems. I did it for about a month, and I was glad I did it. It helped me find Eve, helped me get serious.”
Catherine Zeta-Jones surprisingly used to be a stripper, before she made it big, but said she ONLY did it so she could pay for a nose job.
Back when Javier Bardem was a struggling actor, Javier appeared in a male strip club and had the love and support of his mom, who was in the audience. “She was so proud,” he laughs.
In an interview with Vanity Fair in 2012, Kelly Ripa revealed that her hubby Mark Consuelos. that when he was fresh out of college, he spent some time as a stripper in Florida.
The singer is known for her rebellious ways, and that also includes a stripper past. "There was a lot of temptation in terms of drugs back then." So it was mainly for the drugs and money.$$$$
Before Amber Rose rose to fame when she began dating Kanye West, the model began stripping at a very young age. "I was a stripper since I was 15 years old."
After posting a rather HOT picture of his abs on Instagram Chris Pratt told Ellen that he indeed use to be a stripper. He also revealed that he worked bachelorette and birthday parties at age 18
Nene Leakes admits, “Yes, I was a stripper, let the judgments ensue." She went by the pet name “Silk” during her days in the sex industry and she claims, “I'm not ashamed."
It’s no secret that the Channing Tatum had more training than most before he played a stripper on screen. He has videos all over the Internet of his days as a stripper in Florida.
Carmen Electra still capitalizes on her sex appeal. Heck, she even has a line of aerobic striptease videos.
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LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 24: Singer Lady Gaga performs at the iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena September 24, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Clear Channel)

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Georgia center Somto Cyril goes up for a dunk during the first half against Cincinnati in their NCAA basketball game in the Holiday Hoopsgiving at State Farm Arena, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Atlanta. Georgia won 84-65. (Jason Getz/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Georgia basketball rolls to win over Cincinnati

The Georgia Bulldogs men's basketball team improved to 9-1 on the season with a convincing 84-65 victory over the Cincinnati Bearcats Saturday afternoon at State Farm Arena.

Gainesville offensive lineman Bryson Hurt (71), offensive lineman Carter Mathis and quarterback Kharim Hughley (9) celebrate their 37-6 win against Rome in the GHSA 5A semi-final playoff game at Barron Stadium, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Rome, Ga. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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Photos: Gainesville defeats Rome in 5A semifinal

The Gainesville Red Elephants clinched a state championship berth with a win over Rome.

Atlanta Falcons place kicker Zane Gonzalez (45) celebrates his game-winning field goal during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
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PHOTOS: Falcons defeat Buccaneers at the buzzer

The Falcons defeated the Buccaneers on Thursday on a 43-yard field goal on the final play of the game.

An impressive 26-foot-tall Christmas tree is displayed at the rotunda after Gov. Brian Kemp and his family participated in the lighting ceremony marking the start of the 2025 holiday season at the Georgia State Capitol on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025.  (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Capitol lights up for Christmas holidays

Gov. Brian Kemp, family and others gather to light the capitol Christmas tree on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. The ceremony featured Spelman Glee Club.

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
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PHOTOS: Falcons fall again Sunday, this time to Seahawks

The Atlanta Falcons lost to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, 37-9, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The loss clinched an eighth straight losing season for the Falcons.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates a 28-7 victory over Alabama in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)
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PHOTOS: Georgia crushes Alabama to win SEC championship

The Georgia Bulldogs dominated the Alabama Crimson Tide in Saturday's SEC Championship Game, coming away with a convincing 28-7 victory at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Members of Georgia’s Spirit Squad entertain fans during pep-rallies at The Dr Pepper SEC FanFare ahead of the SEC Championship football game between Georgia and Alabama, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)
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PHOTOS: Georgia prepares for SEC Championship Game

The Georgia Bulldogs and coach Kirby Smart prepare to take on Alabama in the SEC Championship Game Saturday.

Creekside running back Gary Walker (back) celebrates the game-winning touchdown with teammate Lawrence Martin II  during their Class 4A semifinal against Kell on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at Creekside High School in Fairburn. (Oscar Guevara Saenz for the AJC)
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Photos: Creekside tops Kell in GHSA semifinal