Sure, being a celebrity is a lucrative enough career, whether you’ve made your mark in movies or any other niche of the entertainment industry. It is a real surprise, therefore, to find out that there are stars who have other pursuits outside of Hollywood.

This usually happens when they’ve gone into retirement, or even just as a way to indulge their other passions. But for most, it’s a great way to keep earning, or even to increase their already massive fortunes. Whatever the reason, it’s always a pleasant surprise to find out that our favorite stars’ second careers are.

Danielle Fishel – Boy Meets World

When the series Boy Meets World ended, Danielle Fishel moved on to another aspect of the entertainment industry, enjoying relative success as a television host with shows like The Dish and PopSugar Girls Guide to her credit, before disappearing from the public eye.

She has since returned to acting, however, reviving her character in the spin-off, Girl Meets World. Her career began in 1992 and she peaked in the ’90s, but younger audiences also know her thanks to her Disney Channel and YouTube appearances. You can see her on PopSugar YouTube show as a resident reporter.

Celebrities With Regular Jobs

Nikki Blonsky – Hairspray