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Surprising jobs Jeffree Star, James Charles, and other beauty influencers had before achieving internet fame

Amanda KrauseNov 20, 2020, 21:53 IST

Jeffree Star wasn't always a beauty mogul — he was previously a musician.Rosdiana Ciaravolo/Getty Images

  • Beauty influencers rule the internet now, though they didn't always exist.
  • Just a few years ago, many of today's most popular stars had jobs that were entirely different than what they do now.
  • James Charles, for example, sold Instagram pages and worked at a frozen-yogurt shop as a teenager.
  • Jaclyn Hill, on the other hand, has always been a makeup artist — she got her start working at a MAC Cosmetics store.

In 2020, it's tough to imagine a world without beauty influencers.

Not only have they changed the way we shop for makeup, but beauty influencers also provide constant entertainment through their videos and internet drama. However, many of today's makeup moguls were doing everyday jobs just a few years ago.

From James Charles to Jeffree Star, here's how 13 influencers made their livings before becoming famous.

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Manny Gutierrez, also known as Manny MUA, has worked in both service and athletic fields.

Manny MUA currently has over 4.7 million subscribers on YouTube. Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP

Tati Westbrook listed her "weird jobs" during a 2016 YouTube video.

Tati Westbrook has more than 9.6 million YouTube subscribers. Tommaso Boddi/Stringer/Getty Images
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Before becoming a YouTuber, Jackie Aina served in the military.

Jackie Aina grew her channel quickly, and now has more than 3.3 million subscribers. Amy Sussman/E! Entertainment/Getty Images

Jeffree Star went from musician to makeup mogul.

Jeffree Star has a whopping 17.5 million YouTube subscribers. Rosdiana Ciaravolo/Getty Images
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Chloe Morello's past jobs range from wine tasting to bartending.

Chloe Morello is a beauty YouTuber with more than 2.7 million subscribers. Hanna Lassen/Getty Images

Laura Lee has held numerous retail jobs over the years.

On YouTube, Laura Lee has more than 4.4 million subscribers. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
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Brad Mondo only worked one job before he became a hair mogul.

Brad Mondo is known for his YouTube and TikTok videos about hairstyling and coloring. Brad Mondo

Jaclyn Hill also got her start working for MAC Cosmetics.

Jaclyn Hill has been on YouTube for years, and now has over 5.8 million subscribers. Desiree Navarro/Getty Images
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Though he started making YouTube videos at a young age, James Charles still found time to work a "regular" job.

James Charles is one of the most popular influencers online, with 16.9 million subscribers. Taylor Hill/Getty Images

Christen Dominique left her job at an insurance agency to pursue YouTube.

Christen Dominique has more than four million subscribers on YouTube. Vivien Killilea/Stringer/Getty Images
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In addition to her makeup expertise, Nicol Concilio has a lot of medical experience.

Nicol Concilio shares beauty advice with more than 875,000 YouTube subscribers. Gabriel Olsen/Getty Images

Patrick Starrr has come a long way since his early days working in the beauty industry.

Patrick Starrr has more than 4.4 million subscribers on YouTube. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
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Emily Noel's previous career as a morning news anchor led to the creation of her YouTube channel.

Since 2007, Emily Noel has earned more than a million YouTube subscribers. Emily Noel/YouTube
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