CELEB INTERNSHIPS_Some people come to Hollywood and never leave, while others use it as a launching pad toward other careers. And while sometimes those brief stints don't pan out, it's always nice to see celebs trying something new for the sake of finding themselves. From Lauren Conrad to Lady Gaga, take a look at some of Hollywood's most curious actors and musicians who moonlit as interns for a few months.


Lauren Conrad

Perhaps the most famous intern, Lauren turned her summer job into a reality TV show. The world watched as she jetted off to glamorous photo shoots and turned down an opportunity in Paris all in the name of her relationship. While she now dabbles in a lot of different jobs, this first gig really set the stage for the many ways she has become successful since then.
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Kanye West

The future seemed bright for Kanye after all his major musical successes a few years ago. But after his epic meltdown that involved stealing the stage from Taylor Swift at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, Kanye took a much-needed break from Hollywood. Instead of sitting around doing nothing, he used his new freedom to learn the tricks of the trade of one of his other favorite industries.
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Mary-Kate Olsen

After spending her whole life in front of the camera and a year at New York University, Mary-Kate decided to pursue one of her other favorite hobbies. Being a well-connected star has its perks because she got to work with one of the most famous people in this industry.

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Ashley Olsen

Much like her sister Mary-Kate, when it came time to find a job that matched her professional goals, Ashley decided to learn from the best. That gig must have paid off, because now she heads up a few different fashion companies, and one of them is a go-to brand for many other celebs.

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John Krasinski

Sure, he makes us laugh every week as the lovable Jim Halpert on "The Office," but this star once started at the bottom of the TV totem pole. During his summer internship, John probably picked up a few tips on how to make people laugh from his famous boss.

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Lady Gaga

She's got some pretty unusual style and loves having creative control over all parts of her public persona. So it was only natural that Lady Gaga would want to work under someone who could teach her a few things about keeping her ensembles fresh and funky.

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Frances Bean Cobain

As the daughter of one of the most troublesome and famous rocker couples of the '90s, Frances clearly has music in her blood. After emancipating herself from her mom, Courtney Love, she took a job that would enhance her musical knowledge and fit her background.

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Ryan Adams

This guy has had a lot of success performing his music, but he still wanted to get experience in a different side of the entertainment world, even if it meant he'd be in a low-level job. Don't worry -- Ryan still had to get coffee and organize closets even though he was the most famous guy in the room.

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Brooke Shields

She may have made a career for herself as the beautiful girl next door who could rock a pair of Calvin Kleins like nobody's business. But in an effort to get away from the hustle and bustle of Hollywood, Brooke opted for an unusual summer gig that brought her closer to nature.

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Shenae Grimes

Despite being only 22 years old, Shenae isn't afraid to work hard. After filming a whole season of "90210," she took a summer job to indulge in one of her other favorite things: fashion.

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Sean Avery

A far cry from his everyday job as a hockey enforcer on the ice, Sean decided to work with one of the toughest ladies in fashion. Even after his brief stint working for her was done, he said he'd love to go back anytime he could.

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Tallulah Willis

Unlike most people who wait to intern until they are in college, Tallulah used her connections from her parents -- Bruce Willis and Demi Moore -- to land her dream gig. At a mere 15 years of age, this lucky lady was sitting in on fashion meetings with big-time editorial power players.

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