Celebs who changed careers

Handbag.com brings you all the stories and gossips about celebrities that have used their fame to launch new careers

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Minnie Driver

Minnie Driver,careers,music,Film Minnie Driver holding her album

Minne Driver recently had a bash at a pop career and released an album featuring her singing and writing talents.  But, if the reviews are anything to go by, she should stick to acting.

Elle Macpherson

careers,elle macpherson,model Elle Macpherson Not content with just being one of the world\'s top models, Elle Macpherson launched her own underwear range, Elle Macpherson Intimates.

Milla Jovovich

careers,Film,model Milla Jovovich at Paris Fashion week in grey scarf

Feisty model Milla Jovovich has joined the model-turned actress gang after starring in The Fifth Element, Zoolander, Joan of Arc and the two Resident Evil films.  As if that wasn\'t enough, she also founded the clothing label Jovovich-Hawk with friend Carmen Hawk in 2003.

Arnold Schwarzenegger

careers,celebrity,Film Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver From champion bodybuilder, to actor, to Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger has done the lot. While law prevents Arnie from actually running for President, who knows - laws are there to be broken and that\'s something Arnie the superhero does regularly!

Kylie Minogue

careers,kylie Celebrity Career Changes Kylie Minogue in black cocktail dress at the Brit awards She may be small, but Kylie\'s career just keeps on growing. She first came to our attention as Charlene in Neighbours before turning to pop music. But like many of us women, there are some days when you just simply have to drop everything and design your own underwear range. We\'re not jealous or anything...

Billy Connolly

careers,Film,Comedy Billy Connolly Not only is he funny, but Billy Connolly has shown that he can act, too, with several films to his credit, including Mrs Brown and Lemony Snicket.

Kim Wilde

careers,music,TV Kim Wilde and Carol Decker Quite a dramatic career change from singing to seeding; \'80s pop sensation Kim Wilde has finally found career satisfaction as a TV gardener

Cat Deeley

Cat Deeley,TV,model Cat Deeley

The lovely Cat Deeley started out as a model before she got the presenting bug.  As well as hosting kids television and reality TV, she has also tried her hand at DJing. In 2006 Deeley hopped across the pond to present shows such as So You Think You Can Dance? on American TV.  

Helena Christensen

careers,model,helena christensen Helena Christensen

Although she has featured in a recent Marks & Spencer campaign, Helena Christensen would now rather be known for her work behind the camera. In 1997 she became the creative director of NYC fashion magazine Nylon and has worked for many titles, including Italian and French Vogue.  Helena also joint owns a vintage clothing store in Manhattan called Butik.

Vinnie Jones

careers,Film,sports Vinnie Jones From hardnut footballer to hardnut actor, is there just no end to Vinnie Jones\'s talents?!

Melinda Messenger

careers,TV,model melinda messenger Buxom blonde Melinda Messenger shunned the world of Page Three to become a TV presenter

Brigitte Bardot

careers,Film,model Brigitte Bardot Aged 15, Brigitte Bardot became a model, turning to acting aged 19 and then on to general icon. Later in life she became a leading spokesperson for animal rights and started the Fondation Brigitte Bardot, dedicated solely to that cause.

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Juliette Lewis

careers,music,Film,juliette lewis Juliette Lewis Juliette Lewis became recognised as one of Hollywood\'s leading starlets after appearing in Scorsese\'s Cape Fear in 1991. From there she starred in a string of hits, including Oliver Stone\'s Natural Born Killers. And not that we are at all shallow, but she also dated Brad Pitt. Now, after a few years of quiet, she\'s back with a big, rocking bang as the critically acclaimed lead singer of Juliette And The Licks.

Fancy a change?

careers,celebrity news Jennifer Lopez Being famous for one thing can sometimes be a launchpad for another. Bored of your singing/modelling career? Why not have a bash at acting? Can\'t find a pair of undies to fit your perfect bum? Hell, design your own! Or if you are Jennifer Lopez... have a crack at a whole range of options \'til you find one that suits. Here\'s our favourite career redirects.

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