The path to fame and fortune is often littered with sacrifice, tears, hard work… and tight-fitting shirts.
At least for the celebrities listed below.
Each of these woman worked at Hooters prior to striking it big. We’re not judging, one must start out somewhere. We’re just taking note…
Amy Adams
The multiple-time Oscar nominee worked at this famous chain when she was 18. She said she waited on tables there to save up money for a car.
Leeann Tweeden
Model and televsion host Leeann Tweeden worked as a hostess at Hooters while she pursued a modeling career. You can see why she would fit in there.
Naya Rivera
The former Glee star worked a a Hooters location in Valencia, California. It’s safe to say she’ll never have to ever again.
Jerri Manthey
Jerri Manthey, of Survivor fame, actually worked at Hooters for several years. She was just a regular person, after all, prior to appearing on the reality competition.
Holly Madison
Holly Madison worked at Hooters to make money to pay for college. She then went on to take off her clothes and sleep with Hugh Hefner in order to keep making money.
Alison Waite
Playmate and model Alison Waite also worked at Hooters to pay her college tuition. Hmmm… we sense a pattern here. Stunning that future centerfolds with big breasts would work for Hooters, huh?
Jesse Jane
Jesse Jane worked at Hooters and starred in a commercial for the restaurant. She’s a famous porn star… naturally.
Katrina Darrell
Remember Katrina Darrell? She became known as Bikini Girl due to her American Idol outfit one year. And, yep, she also worked at Hooters.
Vienna Girardi
Former Bachelor contestant Vienna Girardi worked at Hooters after divorcing her first husband. No one who watched her season on the ABC series can be surprised by this.
Samantha Burke
Samantha Burke is a model and the mother of Jude Law’s fourth child. She started her career by working at Hooters. And here she is in uniform!
Teri Harrison
Yup, another one: Model and Playmate Teri Harrison worked at Hooters and participated in their beauty pageant way back in the day.