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BY Novieku Babatunde Adeola, 5:00pm August 09, 2019,

5 black celebs who gave up fame to work regular jobs

by Novieku Babatunde Adeola, 5:00pm August 09, 2019,
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George Foreman and his million-dollar business_Photo: The Japan Times

George Foreman

From being a famed boxer owning an iconic product in infomercials, Foreman at a point quit the ring and began a new career, preaching on Houston street corners and in fundamentalist churches. He ultimately opened his own church, the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, in a mobile home where he ministered while trying to avoid the limelight as much as possible. His George Foreman Grills has also gone on to earn him millions of dollars.

Last Edited by:Mildred Europa Taylor Updated: August 10, 2019

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