In pictures | 10 celebrities who once waited tables

Here we take a look at the celebrities who waited table before they became famous:

Akshay Kumar – Bollywood’s ‘Khiladi’ Akshay Kumar worked as a chef and waiter at a restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand. Credit: PTI Photo

Nora Fatehi – In her teenage years, Nora Fatehi worked as a waitress in Canada. Credit: Instagram/norafatehi

Brad Pitt – Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt worked as a waiter at a local food chain. His responsibilities also included dressing up in chicken suit and dancing around the streets to promote the shop. Credit: Reuters Photo

Naveen Chandra – During his struggling days, Tollywood actor Naveen worked in Alpha Cafe as a waiter. Credit: Instagram/naveenchandra212

Sandra Bullock – Hollywood beauty Sandra Bullock not just waited tables but also worked as a hostess and a bartender during her struggling days. Credit: sandra.bullock.official

Boman Irani – One of the finest actors in Bollywood, Boman Irani worked as a waiter for at Mumbai’s Taj Mahal Palace Hotel for a brief period. Credit: Instagram/boman_irani

Sanjay Mishra – Amid the showbiz glitz, Sanjay Mishra quit the glamour world and worked at dhaba in Rishikesh for a salary of mere Rs 150. Credit: Instagram/imsanjaimishra

Randeep Hooda – In order to meet his expenses while pursuing his studies in Australia, Randeep took up several jobs. That's when he waited tables at a Chinese restaurant. Credit: Instagram/randeephooda

Harshvardhan Rane – Between 2002 to 2004, Harshavardhan took up several odd jobs to continue his Bollywood dream. He worked as a waiter at a plush hotel in Mumbai to make his ends meet. Credit: Instagram/harshvardhanrane

M Nasser – Not many know that acting powerhouse, M Nasser worked as a waiter at a five-star hotel during his non-starry days. Credit: Instagram/kameelanasser