Drew Barrymore, Kevin Jonas, Kate Gosselin & More: Stars Who Ditched Hollywood For Regular 9-To-5 Gigs! on ONDA LA

Hollywood to Hustle: Celebs Swapping Fame for Everyday Jobs

Here in LA, we’re used to spotting celebs on the red carpet or sipping overpriced lattes in West Hollywood. But not every star is living that glitzy life 24/7 - some are clocking in for regular gigs just like the rest of us. From Drew Barrymore to Kevin Jonas, and now Kate Gosselin, these household names have traded the spotlight for something a little more... grounded.

Whether it’s to pay the bills or just get a taste of normalcy away from the Hollywood hustle, these celebs are proving that even fame can’t keep you from a 9-to-5. Let’s dive into the latest with Kate Gosselin, who’s back to scrubs and 12-hour shifts, and see why she’s not the only star keeping it real.

Kate Gosselin: Back to Nursing to Fund Eight Futures

Remember Kate Gosselin from the TLC hit Jon & Kate Plus 8? Yeah, the mom of eight who became a reality TV legend in the late 2000s is back to her roots - and we’re not talking about a reunion show. Kate’s returned to her old gig as a pediatric home health care nurse, working grueling 12-hour shifts nearly 20 years after fame came knocking.

Why the career switch-up? It’s all about providing for her massive fam - 24-year-old twins Cady and Mara, and 21-year-old sextuplets Alexis, Hannah, Aaden, Collin, Leah, and Joel. Kate spilled the tea on TikTok on August 11, breaking down the financial reality of raising eight kids in today’s economy.

'Honestly, it’s about providing for eight kids. College funds - which I’m proud to say covered all their college and more - and lawyers,' Kate shared in the comments of her viral video.

The Cost of Fame: Lawyers and Lost Savings

But it’s not just tuition keeping Kate on her grind. The 50-year-old got real about the legal battles with her ex, Jon Gosselin, who she says has dragged her to court 'constantly.' And in true SoCal drama fashion, those lawyer fees have added up to a pretty penny - or, well, a whole lotta pennies.

Kate didn’t hold back on the impact, admitting it’s taken a toll on her family’s savings. She noted that her kids could’ve had even more stashed away, and she might’ve had a retirement fund, if it weren’t for the endless legal bills eating into her bank account.

More Stars Joining the Grind

Kate’s not alone in ditching the Hollywood scene for a regular paycheck. Drew Barrymore, our Santa Monica sweetheart, has famously talked about her stints in everyday jobs before and after her big break, showing that even child stars gotta hustle. Then there’s Kevin Jonas, who’s kept it low-key with real-world gigs when not rocking out with his bros on stage.

These celebs remind us that fame doesn’t always pay the bills - or at least not forever. Whether it’s scrubbing in like Kate or finding other ways to stay grounded, these stars are bringing some serious work ethic to the table, proving that even in Tinseltown, sometimes you’ve gotta roll up your sleeves and get to it.