40+ Celebrities Who Had Athletic Careers Before They Became Famous

Published on 03/29/2023
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Justin Timberlake – Golf

Justin Timberlake first gained prominence as a member of the best-selling boyband NSYNC. As a solo musician, he achieved comparable success, selling over 88 million records and became one of the best-selling music performers. He’s dabbled in acting, having appeared in films such as “The Social Network” and “In Time.” Despite his successful career, Timberlake maintains that there aren’t many areas where he doesn’t feel watched. In contrast, the golf course has become one of his favorite places to be alone. Timberlake has been a golfer since he was 12 years old. In 2007, he opened the environmentally friendly Mirimichi Golf Course in Tennessee.

Justin Timberlake – Golf

Justin Timberlake – Golf

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Ryan Seacrest – Football

Ryan Seacrest’s award-winning producing and hosting abilities are supplemented with his outstanding football abilities. In the early 1990s, he was a defensive back at Dunwoody High School. He learned that not only could he play, but that he was also very excellent at it. According to UCF coach David Kelly, Seacrest was aggressive and hungry to win every time he stepped onto the field. This guy may have had a huge impact on his media career as well. He is most recognized for his work as a host on “Live with Kelly and Ryan” and “American Idol,” for which he was nominated for an Emmy.

Ryan Seacrest – Football

Ryan Seacrest – Football

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