It's certainly not a secret that most celebs have had their fair share of small gigs before their big breakthrough and often those would include being cast for music video shots — whether they were dancers, actors, or musicians themselves.
Today, we're taking a look at some of our favorite A-listers whom you probably didn't know were actually in music videos prior to their fame, so from reality television star Kim Kardashian to pop diva Jennifer Lopez — keep on scrolling to see just who made the list!
10 Kim Kardashian In "Thnks Fr Th Mmrs" By Fall Out Boy
Kicking the list off is Keeping Up with the Kardashians star Kim Kardashian who rose to fame in late 2007 after her family's reality show premiered. That same year but in the spring Kim could actually be seen in Fall Out Boy's music video for their hit "Thnks fr th Mmrs". The video premiered on March 27, 2007 — and in it, Kim plays Pete Wentz's love interest.
9 Channing Tatum In “She Bangs” By Ricky Martin
Next on the list is Hollywood star Channing Tatum who rose to fame in the 2000s with roles in movies like Coach Carter, Step Up, and She's The Man. However, those who pay close attention to the music video for Ricky Martin's hit "She Bangs" which was released on September 22, 2000, will spot the Hollywood star as a shirtless bartender and dancer in the background.
8 Jennifer Lopez In “That’s The Way Love Goes” By Janet Jackson
Before Hollywood star and musician Jennifer Lopez became the diva we know today, Jenny from the block was actually primarily a dancer. Before her breakthrough in the 90s, Jennifer actually got to join the cast of Janet Jackson's music video for her song "That's the Way Love Goes" which was released on April 20, 1993.
In the music video, Jennifer can be seen as a backup dancer but she also has a speaking line in the video's opening dialogue.
7 Josh Duhamel In “Genie In A Bottle” By Christina Aguilera
Let's move on to Hollywood star Josh Duhamel who can actually be briefly seen as one of the guys by the car in the music video for Christina Aguilera's hit "Genie in a Bottle" which was released on June 1, 1999. That year, Josh also had his acting debut in the industry by joining the cast of the soap opera All My Children.
6 Jeremy Renner In “Trouble” By Pink
Another Hollywood star who made it onto today's list is Jeremy Renner. The actor plays the sheriff in singer Pink's music video for the song "Trouble" which was released on September 8, 2003. While Jeremy did act prior to this, it was afterward with roles in movies like S.W.A.T., 28 Weeks Later, and The Hurt Locker that Jeremy rose to international fame.
5 Angelina Jolie In “Rock ’N’ Roll Dreams Come Through” By Meat Loaf
Actress Angelina Jolie is next on our list. The Hollywood diva can be seen in the music video for Meat Loaf's cover of the song "Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through" which was released on January 24, 1994. In the music video, Meat Loaf plays a fortuneteller who comforts a runaway teenager played by a young Angelina Jolie.
4 Kesha In “I Kissed A Girl” By Katy Perry
A musician who made it on today's list is popstar Kesha. Plenty probably don't know that Kesha can be seen in Katy Perry's music video for the song "I Kissed a Girl" which was released on May 16, 2008.
Kesha — who can be seen above on the left — rose to fame in 2009 after the release of her debut single "Tik Tok" which was a major success.
3 Katy Perry In "Cupid’s Chokehold" By Gym Class Heroes
Speaking of Katy Perry — she was also in a music video prior to her fame. Yes, the pop diva can be seen in the music video for the Gym Class Heroes song "Cupid’s Chokehold" which was released on December 19, 2006. At the time, Katy was dating the group's member Travis McCoy so it only made sense for her to play his love interest. Katy rose to international stardom in 2008 after the release of her second studio album One of the Boys.
2 Matthew McConaughey In “Walkaway Joe” By Trisha Yearwood Featuring Don Henley
Next on the list is Hollywood star Matthew McConaughey who can be seen in the music video for Trisha Yearwood's hit "Walkaway Joe" which was released on November 2, 1992. In the music video, Matthew plays the male lead and as his fans already know — a year later the actor rose to prominence for his role in Dazed and Confused.
1 Eva Mendes In "Hole In My Soul" By Aerosmith
Wrapping the list up is actress Eva Mendes who can be seen in the music video for Aerosmith's hit "Hole in My Soul" which was released on August 5, 1997. This also marked the beginning of Eva's acting career and by the end of the decade she could be seen in movies like Children of the Corn V: Fields of Terror and Urban Legends: Final Cut.