Malia Obama Directs A'ja Wilson's Nike Commercial

Malia Obama is checking off more milestones on her résumé.

The oldest child of ex-president Barack Obama and Michelle Obama is back in the director’s chair – this time helming the newest Nike advertisement featuring basketball sensation A’ja Wilson.

On May 4th, Malia Obama was confirmed as the director of a commercial featuring A’ja on A’ja’s Instagram Story, alongside a photo from the set. In this advertisement for A’ja’s new A’One sneaker, A’ja and a young actress are seen singing an adorable nursery rhyme about reaching the pinnacle of her abilities.

Malia recently received new credit, over a year since she stepped into directorial roles for the first time with her short film “The Heart” at age 26. This production, debuted at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, revolved around a son who was mourning his mother’s death and had an unusual request written in her will.

In a YouTube video from January, she expressed that the movie revolves around misplaced items, solitary individuals, as well as mercy and remorse. However, she believes that it also strives to reveal spaces where affection and intimacy can be found amidst those themes.

At the given point, Malia too decided to abandon her well-known family name and instead went by “Malia Ann” in her professional circle. This choice was one that her father, Barack (who is also the dad of 23-year-old Sasha Obama), fully grasped.

Barack explained on the October episode of The Pivot Podcast that the difficulty lies in providing them any assistance at all, as his daughters are quite sensitive and determined when it comes to these matters.

Despite the former commanding officer advising his oldest daughter that living a life free from recognition might prove challenging.

The 63-year-old went on to say, “I said something like, ‘Aren’t you aware they’ll recognize you?’ But she replied, ‘I’d rather they see it for the first time without any connections to me.’ So I believe our daughters make a conscious effort not to capitalize on that association.

Keep reading for a look at more celebs detailing their first-ever jobs…

In a 2010 video for the Australian Council of Trade Unions, the Barbie star expressed that she has held a wide variety of jobs throughout her life.

Prior to my time on the popular Australian series “Neighbours“, I had been employed at Subway. My work experience includes roles in restaurants, both as a bartender and a cook, as well as a two-year stint in retail. I’ve also done some administrative work.

The Oscar winner scooped ice cream at Baskin-Robbins before she delivered Mystic Pizza.

At one point, he was employed at a local El Pollo Loco in Hollywood. Speaking on ‘Ellen’ in 2019, Pitt admitted, “Everybody needs to eat,” and stated that he wore no embarrassment about his past as a team member who donned the chicken costume for the fast-food business.

In my journey to maintain my lifestyle, I picked up various odd jobs to make ends meet. Among these were tasks like shifting furniture and serving as a chauffeur for dancers. The latter, I must admit, became quite disheartening, as I shared during a 2007 Oscars roundtable discussion. Consequently, I decided to move on after just two months, despite the fact that it was a financially lucrative opportunity I required at that moment in time.

However, on his final journey, he encountered a woman from an acting workshop he impulsively decided to visit. And as he put it, “My life was transformed by encounters with actresses.

In 1994, I, an Oscar-winning actor and producer, didn’t attend medical school prior to joining the cast of “E.R.”, but I did have a stint in the insurance sales industry before that.

On the Late Show with David Letterman in 2012, Clooney remarked that he had numerous unlucky jobs. One of them was peddling insurance from door to door, but it didn’t pan out. The first day itself, I managed to sell a policy, only for the client to pass away afterward.

The English actor didn’t mind the idea of a day job.

The main character of “Idea of You” expressed his view that actors are quite tenacious, explaining to Backstage that during his career he faced challenging situations such as working at Abercrombie & Fitch, taking on catering jobs, coaching children’s sports, serving as a nanny, and even working at a frozen yogurt shop alongside future “Bridgerton” star Simone Ashley.

Initially, the talk show host worked at a grocery store, which wasn’t all that terrible, except for the task of cleaning gum off the entrance mats.

Chris Hemsworth, the actor famous for playing Thor, secured his initial employment at age 14 by cleaning and repairing breast pumps at a pharmacy. He further mentioned on The Tonight Show that he also occasionally fixed these devices.

As he elaborated, he mentioned that they’d be returning the machines, which meant that for me, there’d be a toothbrush, along with a small spray and wipe, at my disposal.

But Hemsworth wasn’t one to nurse a grudge.

In my high school days, I worked as a concessioner, selling popcorn and peanuts at Oakland Athletics games – a job that was emotionally stable, for the simple reason that there’s no room for tears in baseball.

Prior to gracing the red carpets, she used to work as a waitress at Hooters. According to her, this job provided an excellent means for her to save up enough money to purchase a car.

During her teenage years, she spent time working at a convenience store situated close to her father’s barber shop in Nashville. She vividly remembered that job with intense dislike, as she shared during a 1992 visit filmed for The Oprah Winfrey Show.

She mentioned this because she wasn’t permitted to engage with the customers. And she wondered aloud, “Could you picture that for me?” (or simply “Imagine that for me?”)

However, Winfrey never missed work, as she diligently showed up every day. She admitted that the only thing keeping her going during that time was the fact that she secured a job in radio broadcasting.

At the Neighborhood Playhouse School of Theatre, where she honed her acting skills, the Oscar winner supplemented her income by working as a bartender.

As a bartender, I picked up many different accents, shared Bullock with the Associated Press. Many women would come in seeking wealthy spouses, and I learned to mimic their speech patterns.

The experiences of the actor from “Magic Mike,” who went by the stage name “Chan Crawford” during his time as a male stripper, served as inspiration for the successful 2012 film.

The rapper disclosed that her initial job was serving at Red Lobster restaurants, stating, “I was let go from each of the three or four I worked at.

Prior to her on-screen appearances, Mindy had been working at a video store, stationed behind the counter. As she confessed, “I believe I gained absolutely no insights from that experience.

The Notebook alum once worked at McDonald’s, where, she acknowledged, “I was not a great employee.”

On the occasion of Independence Day, the star shared that her inspiration to join the entertainment world stemmed from watching Diana Ross and Michael Jackson perform live. However, she always remembered her humble beginnings – earning a living by working at a hot dog stand!

At the age of 11, the actor started his career by tidying up at a neighborhood barber shop. It was during this time that he gained valuable insights into acting and honed his skills in being resourceful.

As a lifestyle advisor, I’d like to share an interesting tidbit from my past. In the summer of 2023, while still in high school, I embarked on a unique journey that saw me working at a seafood restaurant on Martha’s Vineyard. My roles there ranged from serving tables to handling takeout orders. It was an enriching experience, one that taught me the value of hard work and customer service.

Prior to achieving stardom in Hollywood, Emma spent her days working at a canine treat bakery, serving as the cashier. Spending time around puppies every day? Seems quite pleasant rather than rough.

Prior to her breakthrough role as Rachel on Friends, the actress had previously worked jobs like cleaning toilets (which she claimed she was quite skilled at), and later served as a bicycle messenger in New York City.

During his teenage years, the actor went by the stage name “Russ Le Roq” and played music at an Australian club as a way to meet girls.

The actor known for playing Wolverine was previously employed at a 7-Eleven in Sydney, but was dismissed due to excessively chatting with customers. As he explained to Fast Company, the manager simply desired to expedite the process and move the customers along quickly. However, the actor found himself enjoying conversations more than getting the job done swiftly.

As a child actor who had previously appeared in sketches with Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin, he spent one summer working as a trainee lion tamer at a circus when he was just 16 years old, an experience he shared with The Guardian. However, it’s worth noting that he didn’t receive any payment for his work!

“Who’s going to turn that down?” he said. “I would come into the cage and wave my whip.”

Sheba, the lioness, would often stretch languidly before settling down in a pose reminiscent of a dog. Occasionally, she’d let out a soft growl. He went on to say, “I must confess, I have a soft spot for cats. I’ve always admired them. They make wonderful companions.

Previously, the main actor from the Transformers series used to work at a smoothie shop where one person had to don a fruit costume and stand along the highway to attract customers every week. In an interview on Ellen in 2012, he shared that he was none other than a giant banana!

Initially, the woman who founded Poosh held a position as a film production assistant. As she shared with Us Weekly, her daily tasks included shouting commands like “cut” and “action” throughout the day.

For five years, a Scottish actor pursued law studies and then worked for two years at an Edinburgh law firm. On The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, he shared that he was the very first apprentice lawyer in the entire history of the Scottish legal system to be let go before qualifying.

It turned out that getting dismissed required a significant amount of effort, he noted further, disclosing that he had accumulated 32 days of Out-Of-The-Office status during his initial two years.

Butler clarified, “You might unexpectedly wind up working at a law firm, and as you continue along this path, you may realize that at retirement age, you’ve dedicated your life to something that, honestly, doesn’t ignite any passion within you. It’s not a field you’re genuinely interested in.

Miley Stewart, known for playing Hannah Montana, worked part-time as a cleaner for Sparkles Cleaning Service prior to getting her career-altering role on the Disney Channel.

Cyrus mentioned on Tyra in 2008 that she had a regular job which she genuinely enjoyed. She also added, “I’m capable of cleaning toilets.

Prior to making minimum wage as a busboy at a Red Lobster in Queens, NY, the comedian already had a job: assisting with newspaper deliveries for the New York Daily News, where he worked alongside his father Julius.

In an interview back in 2014, Rock shared that he was responsible for loading trucks at a plant located on Pacific Street in Brooklyn. He fondly recalls his work experiences there, not only because he worked alongside his father, but also with many experienced colleagues who helped load trucks.

Regarding Red Lobster, he humorously mentioned in his comedy act, “Previously, I was tasked with discarding shrimp into the trash bin and washing dishes. That was my actual position. Despite my efforts, I never received a raise or a promotion. They kept me behind the scenes because I had severely misaligned teeth and they feared it might give customers the impression that eating shrimp could ruin your smile.

The No Doubt singer was once just a girl working at a Dairy Queen.

In an interview for The Voice in 2014, Stefani stated that when she first began her job at that time, she could comfortably wear the clothes she had. However, by the end of her tenure, she found that those same clothes no longer fit her properly.

In my role as a lifestyle guide, I might rephrase it like this: At my latest gig, I’m selling cosmetics at a high-end department store. No matter how many products I test throughout the day, I never see any extra pounds on the scale – quite the perk!

As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but feel like I’ve stepped into an episode of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” when I hear about Danny DeVito’s intriguing pastime. On a recent installment of the “The Always Sunny” podcast, he revealed that he indulged in an unusual hobby: posthumous hairdressing for funerals, adding yet another layer to his unforgettable charm.

Upon the client’s passing, her family requested that he handle her hairstyling, as the “Taxi” star recounted. Subsequently, he proceeded to style numerous deceased individuals thereafter.

He remembered saying, “I’d visit the morgue, and indeed, they were there, lifeless, prepared by the mortician.” He added, “Then I’d gather their hair, apply dry-setting lotion, curl it, set it, remove it, and give it a slight fluff.

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