‘American Pie’ star, ‘Vixen’ rocker, ‘80s TV actor among celebrities working ‘normal’ jobs

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For some stars, Hollywood isn't the be-all end-all of the pursuit of their dreams. Stars of the '80s like Phoebe Cates from "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" and Erik Estrada from "CHiPs" both found fulfillment working away from the spotlight.

Vixen lead singer Janet Gardner has balanced a career in entertainment while working a "normal" job as a dental hygienist. Whatever they do, stars have the same dedication and drive whether working on or off-screen.

Here's a look at celebrities who have spoken out about working a 9-to-5 outside the world of entertainment. Seann William Scott is best known for his role as Stifler in the "American Pie" franchise of films, but it wasn’t an instant rocket to success.

Scott recently revealed he earned $8,000 for the first movie in 1999, and he took a job selling churros at the zoo after filming wrapped. "I remember afterwards I bought a used Thunderbird for like $5,000 or maybe $6,000, I’m like, ‘Oh yeah, baby,’" he said on Peacock’s "The Rich Eisen Show." "I don’t know what happened to the other $2,000 because I ended up having to work at the L.A.