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Can you guess which of these stars went from the classroom to the limelight?

Which Celebrities Got Their Start Teaching?

Sheryl Crow may have left teaching for stardom, but she still supports teachers across the U.S. as the national spokesperson for AdoptAClassroom.org.

Sheryl Crow

Which singer-songwriter taught third-grade music?

Some of Ezra Koenig's former students attended his shows after Vampire Weekend became a big-name band.

Ezra Koenig

Which Vampire Weekend member taught eighth-grade English?

Since leaving her teaching job in Washington, D.C., Jenna Bush Hager has teamed up with AdoptAClassroom.org to award funds to teachers in need.

Jenna Bush Hager

Which presidential daughter taught third grade?

Jesse Williams had six years of teaching experience under his belt before becoming an actor.

Jesse Williams

Which Grey's Anatomy actor taught high school English?

"Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" star Ellie Kemper was a student in Jon Hamm's eighth-grade drama class.

Jon Hamm

Which Mad Men actor taught eighth-grade drama?

Hugh Jackman's background in P.E. may have helped him stay in shape for his role as Wolverine in eight different films.

Hugh Jackman

Which X-Men actor used to teach high school P.E.?

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