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Weirdest Celebrity Side Hustles That Make Them Even More Money

by Jarrod Saunders
October 2, 2025
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Weirdest Celebrity Side Hustles That Make Them Even More Money

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Attend a business seminar and you’re bound to hear about how the average millionaire juggles about seven streams of income, but, of course, some celebrities take this to a whole new level. Jimmy Buffett, for instance, didn’t just sing about margaritas. He actually built an entire empire around them. From Margaritaville restaurants and hotels to branded blenders and beer, Buffett turned “wasting away” into a $275 million fortune. That’s not a small side hustle. Some celebs treat these ventures like quirky passion projects, while others create businesses that end up dwarfing the career that made them famous in the first place. And honestly, who wouldn’t want to cash in twice? Here are some of the weirdest celebrity side hustles that make them even more money.

Nick Offerman loves wood

Nick Offerman Offerman Woodshop
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Nick Offerman may forever be linked to Ron Swanson, but his real-life side hustle would make even Pawnee’s grumpiest libertarian proud. Offerman runs the Offerman Woodshop, a fully operational workshop where you can actually buy handcrafted pieces online. “With Jesus and Harrison Ford, I’m one of the three big showbiz carpenters,” he joked on CBS Mornings. Long before Hollywood, Offerman launched his first shop in Illinois and leaned on his carpentry skills to survive while chasing acting gigs. “I built decks and cabins for people,” he said. “That allowed me to be my own boss.”

Carmen Electra sells stripper poles

Carmen Electra scary movie
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Before slow-mo running down the beach in Baywatch, Carmen Electra was hustling on stage as a stripper in the early ‘90s. But while most people would have left that in the past, the actress has turned it into a business. Teaming up with PEEKABOO, she launched a line of signature stripper poles along with a series of striptease fitness videos. The move was less about nostalgia and more about smart marketing. These days, she probably makes more money from selling the poles than acting.

Erykah Badu will deliver your baby

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Neo-soul singer Erykah Badu has been in and out of delivery rooms for nearly two decades. Since at least 2011, Badu has worked as a certified doula, assisting in more than 40 births and proudly calling herself a “welcoming committee” for newborns. Badu’s clients have included stars like Summer Walker and Teyana Taylor, proving her influence stretches well beyond the stage.

Susan Sarandon sells ping pong tables

Susan Sarandon (166 Acting Credits)
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Thelma & Louise actress Susan Sarandon loves table tennis. So much so that she is the co-founder of SPiN, a chain of ping pong social clubs. She loves that the game cuts across age and gender. Under her watch, SPiN has expanded into several cities, and she’s even donated tables to schools. Turns out, Sarandon’s backhand is just as strong as her knack for picking smart projects. Need a ping pong table? Susan can hook you up.

Diane Keaton used Pinterest to inspire her books

Diane Keaton
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Book Club actress Diane Keaton has never been shy about her love for design and books, but her latest confession will be pretty relatable to many: She’s addicted to Pinterest. Instead of just pinning away like the rest of us, however, Keaton actually used the platform to collaborate with architects and designers, transforming her own home into a project straight off the app. The result became her book The House That Pinterest Built, a glossy chronicle of the entire process.

Snoop Dogg makes a lot of green

Snoop Dogg
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Snoop Dogg’s side hustle probably wouldn’t surprise anyone. But beyond his own brand, he’s gone all-in with Casa Verde Capital, a venture firm that bankrolls the entire ecosystem. We’re talking marketing agencies, accounting services, and the kind of behind-the-scenes infrastructure that keeps the industry standing tall.

 You might have eaten some of Tom Selleck’s avos

Tom Selleck
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Tom Selleck, the mustached legend of Magnum, P.I., has been quietly living every millennial’s dream since the late 1980s. He owns an avocado farm in California. Long before Instagram toast was a thing, Selleck was harvesting the fruit on his sprawling property. Of course, farming isn’t always drama-free. He once landed in hot water (literally) over a dispute involving stolen water in drought-prone Southern California. The case was eventually settled outside of court, but it added an odd twist to his farming story. Still, Selleck’s decades-long avocado hustle proves he was way ahead of the brunch trend.

Black Widow sold popcorn

Scarlett Johansson
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Scarlett Johansson may be one of Hollywood’s top-paid stars, but between 2016 and 2018 she traded blockbusters for… popcorn. In Paris’ Marais district, she opened Yummy Pop, a boutique snack shop decked out in a red-white-and-blue, barbershop-style theme. The concept was to elevate popcorn from bland to gourmet, offering flavors like cheddar, truffle parmesan, Canadian maple, and chocolate strawberry.

Dollywood is the new Disneyland

Dolly Parton
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Dolly Parton isn’t just a country music legend with a $450 million fortune. She’s also the mastermind behind one of America’s most beloved theme parks. In 1986, she co-founded Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and today it ranks among the country’s top tourist destinations. Parton still owns a 50% stake in the park, valued at around $165 million, making it one of her most lucrative ventures outside music.

50 sold water

50 Cent Street Fighter
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Back in 2004, 50 Cent made one of the smartest business moves in hip-hop history. Rather than settle for a flat endorsement fee with Vitamin Water, Curtis Jackson negotiated a 2.5% stake in the company and even introduced his own flavor, Formula 50. That decision paid off in spectacular fashion just three years later when Coca-Cola bought Vitamin Water’s parent company for $4.1 billion. Jackson reportedly pocketed between $100 and $150 million from the sale, proving that his real power move wasn’t behind the mic, but at the negotiating table. Few rappers ever turned hydration into generational wealth like this.

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Living in Cape Town, South Africa, Jarrod Saunders (the founder of Fortress of Solitude) is a multi-talented professional with a wealth of experience in various creative fields, including filmmaking, graphic design, web design, sound engineering and copywriting. As an award-winning creative director, Jarrod Saunders has established himself as a respected voice in the world of pop culture, with expertise in film, television, video games, and comics.
Beginning his writing career as a film and gaming critic for Vision Magazine in 2007, Jarrod has gone on to write for and establish multiple entertainment sites, including Sneaker Fortress, 23 Jumpman Street and Lifestyle Fortress. Along the way he has secured interviews with famous actors, game developers and industry professionals from around the globe. He also regularly contributes to MyFaith Magazine writing articles for the kid's section.
As someone who watches over 500 movies a year and over 20 years of experience in media, Jarrod understands trends and has worked alongside industry professionals to create award winning content – including directing, writing and editing a feature film on Showmax (The Lifesaver) and South Africa’s first deaf film (Home).
Outside of work, Jarrod enjoys time with his family, shopping for the latest sneakers (with a personal collection stacked with over 100 pairs), and serving in his local church (where is ordained as a deacon).
Expertise: Filmmaking, Entertainment Journalism, SEO, Web Development
Past Titles: Senior Content Creator @ CV Africa
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