We all admire and follow Hollywood celebs, But do you know that some of our famous celebs once started their career with a small stepping stone, as background dancers? Well below is a list of famous Hollywood stars who started out as backup dancers, but through their talent and determination, they were able to achieve enormous success and turned out to be icons. Inspiring us that hard work, dedication, and persistence can pay off in the entertainment industry.
Jennifer Lopez
J.Lo’s early career was as a backup dancer for New Kids on the Block and Janet Jackson. The gorgeous lady continued to dance in music videos and live performances for various artists. Later she ventured into acting and singing, where she found great success. Lopez is now a global pop icon, actress, and well as producer.
Madonna
Madonna fans might be unaware, that she started her career as a backup dancer for artists like Patrick Hernandez and The Breakfast Club. She eventually turned into a solo artist and became one of the biggest pop stars of all time. Madonna has been an innovator in the music industry and has had a significant impact on pop culture.
Usher
Usher got his start as a backup dancer for the R&B group TLC. He eventually signed a record deal and released his debut album, which helped him gain massive success. Now we can see him having a long and successful career as a singer, actor, and producer.
Beyonce
Beyoncé’s career began as a member of the girl group Destiny’s Child. She started out as a backup dancer. And eventually became the lead singer of the group and went on to pursue a solo career. She was lucky enough to achieve enormous success. Beyoncé is now considered the most iconic and influential artist of our time.
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga worked as a go-go dancer and backup singer for several artists before she became a solo artist. Gaga eventually signed a record deal and released her debut album, this gave her massive success. Gaga is known for her powerful voice and unique style, which has made her one of the biggest pop stars in the world.
