1. Margot Robbie
Margot Robbie surprised many when she casually tattooed cast and crew members while filming Suicide Squad. She wasn’t formally trained, she actually bought the gun on eBay, but she inked over thirty to forty friends and colleagues, including co-star Cara Delevingne, Jai Courtney’s assistant, and even director David Ayer. Her creations included “toe‑mojis” (tiny emoji faces on toes) and the infamous “SKWAD” tattoos that became an inside joke. Robbie ultimately said she “hung up the tattoo gun” after a botched ink at a friend’s wedding that led to some unhappy reactions. Still, her willingness to dive into something unexpected shows she’s got creative flexibility and an adventurous hand, qualities that could easily translate into honorary tattoo workshops or quirky pop‑up parlour fun if she ever fancied a career change.
2. Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris isn’t just good at on‑screen magic, he lives it. He won the prestigious Tannen’s Magic Louis Award in 2006, has appeared on national television performing illusions, and even hosted the World Magic Awards in 2008. Beyond performing, he served as president of the board of the Academy of Magical Arts (Magic Castle) in Hollywood from 2011 to 2014, cementing his status as a trusted authority in the magical community. This isn’t a casual hobby, Harris fully immersed himself in the culture and leadership of magic. He continues to perform at high‑profile events and integrates trickery into his acting roles (such as in How I Met Your Mother and American Horror Story). With his charisma and official credentials, he’d be more than qualified to headline a Vegas illusion show or teach masterclasses in sleight of hand.
3. Pierce Brosnan
Long before he became James Bond, Pierce Brosnan was living in a circus troupe as a teen and taught himself to eat fire. He even demonstrated that daring skill on live British television during his early career days. Although fire eating is far from a career path he pursued into adulthood, he retains the technique, and the nerve, that those performances demand. Still, the concept of turning that childhood circus training into a side gig later on isn’t unimaginable. Brosnan has showcased a fearless presence throughout his acting career; combining that with the raw stunt-like flair of fire eating, he’d certainly have the confidence to pull off a carnival‑style act or stunt show cameo.
4. Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber may be known for his chart‑topping hits, but he also quietly wowed fans online by solving a Rubik’s Cube in under 90 seconds. That’s not just casual puzzling, it’s timing worthy of casual competition and party‑trick status. While not an obvious fallback profession, he could easily impress at any gathering or charity event with that unexpected talent. Beyond the speed, his skill under pressure and showmanship give it more flair than finger‑twiddling. He might not be heading to World Cube Association tournaments, but he could host events or viral challenges centered around his speed-solving skill. It’s proof that even pop royalty can have quirky, down‑to‑earth talents to show off.
5. Kesha
Kesha’s passion for all things spooky isn’t just for show, she hosts a full paranormal series called Conjuring Kesha. On camera, she explores haunted locations, communicates with spirits, and invites skeptics and believers alike to share the experience. That means she’s practiced in research, storytelling, and even the emotional undercurrents that make ghost‑hunting compelling TV. If her music career ever paused, she’d already have the skills to pivot into production or hosting within supernatural entertainment. Between her natural enthusiasm and her hands‑on experience investigating haunted locales, she could expand into podcasts or live investigations, and attract an audience drawn to her authenticity and curiosity.
6. Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie is known to be a knife enthusiast and collector. Her interest in knives began in childhood, and she has a personal collection that includes various types, including Daryl Ralph Ballet knives (also known as balisongs or butterfly knives). She has spoken about practicing with butterfly knives and even demonstrated her skills on television. Her precision and confidence with knives naturally translated into action roles like Mr. & Mrs. Smith and Tomb Raider, where she performed choreographed knife throws and stunts. That background suggests she could easily pivot into a carnival performer, stunt coordinator, or knife‑throwing instructor, especially given her comfort with both theatrical flair and physical disciplines in performance.
7. Christopher Walken
At age 16, Christopher Walken took a summer job as a trainee lion tamer in a circus, working alongside a lioness named Sheba. He dressed in matching outfits with the circus owner, posing as his son during performances, earning the coveted trainee title and mastering a unique performer’s nerve in front of big cats. That stint was brief but vivid, it speaks volumes about his fearless curiosity. Even after transitioning fully into acting, he’s kept that spirit of daring alive. His early circus days wouldn’t just make for a colorful side profession, they’re a reminder that before the Emmy awards came dancing and devilish charm.
8. Mike Tyson
For Mike Tyson, pigeons have been a lifelong passion. Since childhood he’s raised and raced pigeons, and even launched a reality series, Taking On Tyson on Animal Planet, dedicated entirely to competitive pigeon racing. At one point, he owned thousands of birds; as of 2025 he still maintains around a thousand pigeons across the U.S. and continues to appear with them in his work and campaigns. Tyson’s pigeon involvement goes far beyond a quirky hobby, it’s structural to his identity. He’s judged races, coached others, built lofts, and embraced the subculture passionately. Practically speaking, if he ever wanted to go full-time into avian entrepreneurship, pigeon breeding, boutique racing leagues, educational events, he’d be stepping into a world he already knows deeply.
9. Shaquille O’Neal
Shaquille O’Neal has balanced entertaining crowds as DJ Diesel, performing electronic dance and dubstep sets at festivals like Electric Daisy Carnival, with serving as a reserve law enforcement officer. He’s held reserve roles in Los Angeles, Miami Beach, and Clayton County, Georgia, working training programs and even assisting in task forces tracking internet predators, all while swapping turntables after sunset. Shaq’s dual lives reflect two very different but equally serious skill sets: commanding a crowd through music, and maintaining civic responsibility in policing roles. That makes his potential career pivot authentic, not gimmicky. He could easily host high‑energy DJ events by night, and serve or train others in public safety by day, or double down on tech‑savvy community policing initiatives in his spare time.
10. Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift enjoys baking and is known for sharing her creations with friends, family, and even fans. She has a fondness for baking cookies, especially her signature chai sugar cookies, and also enjoys making pies and other treats. Baking is a hobby that provides her with a creative outlet and a way to relax and connect with others. If Swift ever chose to pivot into a creative second career, it wouldn’t be hard to imagine her launching a luxury cake line or custom dessert studio, especially given her strong aesthetic vision.
11. Emma Watson
Emma Watson earned certification as a yoga and meditation instructor in 2013, participating in an immersive week‑long silent retreat in Canada to deepen her practice and understanding of mindfulness. Through that experience she gained tools not only for personal well‑being but for guiding others in inner reflection and calm. She has spoken openly about meditation as a way to stay centered amid Hollywood’s pressures and a life lived in the spotlight. With her credentials and lived experience in mindfulness, Watson could easily teach yoga and meditation classes or lead wellness retreats.
12. Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves co-founded ARCH Motorcycle with Gard Hollinger in 2011, turning a custom bike project he commissioned into a thriving, luxury motorcycle company based in Hawthorne, California. ARCH builds status‑worthy bikes like the KRGT‑1 and ARCH 1s, each customized to individual riders and often priced like high-end sports cars. Reeves remains actively involved in shaping design and creative vision, not just lending his name. In 2025, Reeves also debuted a docuseries titled Visionaries on The Roku Channel, exploring creativity, collaboration, and the design process behind ARCH and other innovative makers. That dual role, as founder and public storyteller, shows how his passions extend beyond acting into genuine craftsmanship and entrepreneurship.
13. Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg founded the Snoop Youth Football League (SYFL) in 2005 as a non‑profit after-school football and cheer program aimed at underserved youth in Southern California. Over 60,000 children have participated to date, learning teamwork, respect, discipline, and academics through structured seasons, playoffs, and travel to away games in stadiums across the country. Many participants went on to college, and at least a dozen alumni made it to the NFL, including players like C.J. Stroud and Keisean Nixon.
Snoop remains actively involved with the league, mentoring teams, coaching, and expanding the program, including launching chapters like the Snoop & Housh Flag Football League in partnership with the LA Chargers in 2024. Should anything change with his music or entertainment career, Snoop’s credentials as a coach, mentor, and league founder make him more than qualified to lead youth sports initiatives full-time.
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