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Singer Jennifer Lopez Reuters/ Mario Anzuoni

Some people are gifted with multiple talents and great looks, which allowed them to transfer from being Hollywood stars to being singers, directors and entrepreneurs, among others. Here are five Hollywood actors who became successful in other careers.

1. Mark Wahlberg

Wahlberg started out as a frontman of the band Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch during the 1990s. Afterwards, he became a huge star in Hollywood, starring in movies like “The Italian Job,” “The Departed” and “Lone Survivor.” He tried his hand as a producer and was very successful with “Entourage” and “Boardwalk Empire.” He also became a sports franchisor by acquiring the Barbados Tridents cricket team in 2013.

2. Jennifer Lopez

J Lo started out as a dancer, appearing in music videos and stage musicals during the 1980s. She started acting in the 1990s and appeared in movies like “Jack,” “Selena” and “Anaconda.” Biography wrote that she launched her musical career, focusing on her Latin roots. She became very successful in singing and dancing, having launched platinum albums and being invited to some of the biggest events worldwide such as the Super Bowl and World Cup.

3. Kanye West

The hip-hop artist has transformed himself into one of the biggest brands in Hollywood and around the world, having launched Grammy-winning albums, based on a report by MTV. After marrying Kim Kardashian, West has appeared on the popular TV show “Keeping Up With The Kardashians.” He is also a successful fashion designer, having worked with brands like Nike and Adidas. He recently launched his new line with Adidas.

4. Justin Timberlake

The former N’Sync member proved that he also had acting talents, considering his background as a child actor on Disney channel. He has appeared in films like “The Social Network” and “Friends With Benefits.” After his boy band separated, he went on his own to successfully launch his solo musical career. Timberlake is also a successful entrepreneur, having invested in various companies and websites, according to an article by Business Insider.

5. Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen

The twin child stars have become legends in the fashion industry, having built a billion-dollar business empire with their luxury brand “The Row,” “Elizabeth and James” and “Olsenboye.”

These Hollywood stars have kept in touch with their acting, despite running busy schedules away from the camera. We know this list can go on. Tell us what you know in the comments.

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