Many people give fame a try for 15 minutes or so and decide to take a hard pass. After realizing life in the spotlight isn’t their true calling, some go on to pursue surprisingly normal careers.

It’s possible you’ll even cross paths with some of them — who are now your peers — because these 29 celebrities found their niche in normalcy.

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Last updated: Dec. 14, 2020