15 celebrities who worked at McDonald's

Matthew WilsonMay 20, 2020, 21:04 IST

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Before they were actors or singers, these celebrities worked at McDonald's.
Singer Pharrell Williams was fired three times.
Before he was a Jedi in a galaxy far, far away, actor Mark Hamill's first job was at McDonald's.

Everyone has to start somewhere. Before these celebrities were the stars that people know and love, they were the cashiers, fry cooks, and employees serving our fast food.

Here are 15 celebrities who worked at McDonald's before they were famous.

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Former "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno got his start working at McDonald's.

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Andie MacDowell remembers her early career at McDonald's fondly.

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"The View" host Star Jones said she learned responsibility while working at McDonald's.

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Macy Gray praised the working environment of McDonald's.

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James Franco also had nothing but good things to say about his time working the drive-thru late shift.

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Before she starred in movies like "The Notebook" and "Sherlock Holmes," Rachel McAdams worked at the fast-food spot for three years.

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Pharrell Williams was fired from McDonald's three times when starting out.

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Before she starred in "Basic Instinct" and "Total Recall," Sharon Stone also worked at McDonald's.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda's song "Delivery" was inspired by his time working at McDonald's.

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Before she became known for her singing voice, Pink worked the drive-thru window.

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A teenage Shania Twain also worked at the chain while she pursued a singing career.

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"Fine By Me" singer Andy Grammer also worked at McDonald's.

Andy Grammer and his wife, Aijia Lise. Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP

So did Seal, who only worked there for two weeks. He called it the worst job he ever had.

Seal. AP Photo

While working at McDonald's, James D'Arcy was held at gunpoint.

James D'Arcy. Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock

While he may be a Jedi now, actor Mark Hamill's first job was at McDonald's.

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