From Hairspray to a hairstylist.
Nikky Blonsky was sensational as Tracy in the 2007 musical “Hairspray” and was even nominated for a Golden Globe, but sadly could not find much work in film or television. The actress got her cosmetology license and found work at a Long Island salon.
It seems like her customers are pleased, with one saying, “‘she did a great job, and I look like a SUPERSTAR. Thanks to all the wonderful staff and I wish all the best to their newest employee cosmetologist Nikki Blonsky.”
Jonathan Bennett
Lindsay Lohan’s love interest in "Mean Girls" is now a spin class instructor.
Jonathan Bennett played the hot yet sweet love interest in the now-classic teen movie "Mean Girls."
Since then he has mostly worked on TV movies. Now, he is a spin instructor at Flywheel in Los Angeles.
Ariana Richards
Went from knowing her way around a dinosaur to knowing her way around a canvas.
Ariana Richards was an extremely busy actress when she was young. She played Lex Murphy in "Jurassic Park" and had roles in other films such as "Battledogs" and "Tremors." However, she never really seemed to get past playing supporting characters and land a leading role.
She decided to quit acting and focus on her painting. She attended Skidmore College and graduated with a degree in Fine Arts and Drama. Today she is a successful portraitist and lives in Oregon with her husband and son.
George Foreman
Went from grilling boxers in the ring to grilling anything and everything in infomercials.
George Foreman is a two-time heavyweight boxing world champion and Olympic gold medalist, but when he quit the sport the bills added up and he needed a new way to make money.
He signed on as the spokesperson for the George Foreman Grill in 1994. Since then, he has helped sell over 100 million grills worldwide.
Mara Wilson
The Matilda cutie decided to quit acting, came out as bisexual and became an author.
Mara Wilson was an immensely popular child star in the 1990s, with roles in hit films like "Mrs. Doubtfire" and "Matilda." When she entered her teen years, she decided to take a break from acting and focus on school and having a normal life.
After the Orlando shooting, Wilson came out as bisexual. She is not interested in returning to acting and released her first novel in 2016.