40+ Celebrities Played Sports Before They Were Famous!

Published on 01/03/2023
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Jamie Foxx – Basketball and Football

After joining the comedy show “In Living Color.” Jamie Foxx’s career took off. He went on to star in, co-create, and produce his own comedy, “The Jamie Foxx Show,” after the show ended, and he went on to become one of the most award-winning comedians. Foxx enjoys athletics in addition to performing. During his high school years, he participated in basketball and football at Terrell High School. He was the school’s first 1,000-yard passer, and he desired to play for the Dallas Cowboys. Despite the fact that it did not go through, he continued to play on the side and was a part of the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game in 2018.

Jamie Foxx – Basketball And Football

Jamie Foxx – Basketball And Football

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Amy Adams – Dancing and Track

Amy Adams’ journey to becoming one of the highest-paid actresses in the world was not without incident. She attended Douglas County High School and, while she was not academically gifted, she was passionate about the arts and sports. She competed in both track and field and gymnastics. Adams told the Hollywood Reporter that she had planned to pursue track and field because she could sprint quickly, but she learned that she enjoyed dance. As a result, she started working as a dinner theater dancer. She then acted in lesser-known films such as “Drop Dead Gorgeous” before breaking out with “Junebug.” With roles in “Enchanted” and “The Fighter,” she cemented her reputation as a leading lady.

Amy Adams – Dancing And Track

Amy Adams – Dancing And Track

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