For some stars 15 minutes of fame was enough for them to know that acting isn’t their true passion. Some just couldn’t make it in Hollywood and we’re forced to move on to new careers. These once famous celebrities said goodbye to the spotlight and turned their attention to more normal jobs.

Amanda Bynes – Product Support

Bynes started to shine professionally as a child in the late 90s and early 2000s on Nickelodeon. Bynes starred in various films including, Big Fat Liar, What a Girl Wants, and Hairspray. Bynes has been struggling with substance abuse, and she’s been in and out of mental health hospitals. The good news is that she’s now recovering and has returned to work in the support industry. Are there any of your favorite former stars that are not on the list? Please let us know in the comment section below, and be sure to read about them in our next post.

Vanilla Ice – Real Estate

There were no more prominent stars in the ’90s than the ice ice baby singer. He was the best selling rapper in those days, but the problem was it kept him going for just a couple of years. After selling a million records from the ice ice baby, Vanilla bought several properties, which he later sold when working as a real estate investor. He made a massive profit out of it.