Geoffrey Owens of Cosby Show fame recently admitted he returned to work at Trader Joe's following 2018 online criticism for his cashier job. Geoffrey Owens explained during an interview on V-103 Atlanta's Big Tigger Morning Show that Trader Joe's provided him fulfilling work prompting his decision to request additional working hours.
Geoffrey Owens Details Decision to Leave Trader Joe's After Privacy Invasion Before Return
Geoffrey Owens a private individual noted that the unwanted public scrutiny prompted him to initially quit his position after 2018 and after images spread rapidly on social media platforms. He said the intrusion of personal privacy following media attention around his employment caused him to feel very uncomfortable to continue employment at Trader Joe's at that moment. Owens also made it clear that he wasn’t aware of future lucrative roles during his initial decision to leave Trader Joe's indicating a simple move for better peace of mind.
Residual Checks from The Cosby Show Insufficient: Owens Highlights the Reality of Financial Struggles in Hollywood
Geoffrey Owens stated in the interview his Residual payments from The Cosby Show never fully provided for his standard of living causing him financial distress and pushing him toward his employment at Trader Joe’s. Owens noted his screen time on The Cosby Show only amounted to approximately 20 percent showing misconceptions regarding typical actors and their ability to make living wages. Geoffrey Owens also admitted to dealing with current and frequent financial issues noting that even while appearing in movies today that many fans may have false notions regarding finances of working actor . Despite working regularly including movie roles in Poppa's House and Mr. Santa: A Christmas Extravaganza that still did not completely improve his monetary well-being and also he clarified to audiences that he is still actively facing those financial hurdles every day.
Financial Hardships Not Unique to Owens: Many Actors Supplement Income with Side Hustles
Other performers besides Geoffrey Owens also undertake other jobs such as a part time lifeguard role for a Stranger Things star during summer seasons as revealed in a 2022 interview with Flaunt Magazine showcasing his desire for a regular life beyond acting. Disney actor Erik von Detten previously known for The Princess Diaries and Brink currently holds management sales role in the finance industry after acting careers began to diminish at age 20 demonstrating the need for actors to take other job to achieve finical security. Nikki Blonsky a Golden Globe nominee famous from Hairspray who was once also employed as a makeup artist at a Long Island beauty salon following a slow time period in film career demonstrates the flexibility required to survive while aiming for the highest goal.
From Screen to Service: Celebrities Who Embraced Different Career Paths Following Fame
Erik Estrada star of the 1977-1983 TV series CHiPs became a reserve police officer and later served as investigator within the I.C.A.C. (Internet Crimes Against Children) highlighting a move toward law enforcement after success in show business. Former Lizzie McGuire heartthrob Clayton Snyder moved to working in real estate as his central career path following the series finale instead of focusing on film. The former child actor also decided to leave acting to focus on a water polo career showing multiple interest beyond acting which many other performers choose to pursue. Another former Disney Channel Star also moved into healthcare by obtaining work as a nurse during the 2019-2020 coronavirus period showcasing unique career options for those from Hollywood
Child Stars Transition to Diverse Fields: Law Business and More As Former Actors Transition Professionally
Zachary Taylor who featured in the movie Hook and in Can’t Hardly Wait decided to work as lawyer and law professor at Case Western Reserve University after concluding his career in acting and shows also being recognized for contributions to the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation. Charlie Ostrum also previously known for playing the character Charlie Bucket in 1971's Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory became a practicing veterinarian after completing Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine further exemplifying career options after the Hollywood acting spotlight begins to diminish. Numerous performers make life changes due to different personal reasons outside of simply moving towards jobs for financial stability. The former Jonas Brothers Band member chose to pursue a career as a construction company owner in New Jersey also a Co-CEO of an influencer marketing company demonstrating the potential to manage time effectively during slow time periods between entertainment jobs.
Further Examples of Actors Who Prioritized Education Family or Other Career Options Beyond Acting
Former The Little Rascals child star Ross Bagley now works in real estate in Los Angeles after shifting out of the acting profession. After playing Chunk in The Goonies film Jeff Cohen decided to quit acting becoming an attorney demonstrating a turn toward a legal career path. Teddy Dunn a previous actor in Veronica Mars now also works as a lawyer and U.S. Attorney illustrating how actors also take career turns towards governmental positions within the law world. Phoebe Cates famous for Fast Times at Ridgemont High eventually left acting to dedicate herself as a family woman running Blue Tree a gift boutique on New York City's Madison Avenue. Alexander Gould after appearing as Nevel on iCarly transitioned to journalism positions within reputable outlets like the Wall Street Journal and Business Insider showing diverse career outcomes for all performers from Hollywood. Many child stars seek different types of employment that do not often feature such public scrutiny seen with more celebrity based careers.
Geoffrey Owens Shares Ongoing Struggles and Challenges Faced in the Entertainment Industry
Geoffrey Owens spoke very openly concerning his challenging journey within the film world in interviews specifically stating to V-103 Radio he still makes every day to make ends meet despite continuous effort to receive new acting projects. Owens revealed to audiences during interviews that those seeing him in films hold the belief his monetary struggles are false with the actor sharing very transparently the complexities of his work life while navigating the film world today. Owens specifically stated that people also fail to comprehend that while starring on shows for many years he is not seeing constant consistent payments from these projects demonstrating another disconnect many feel when considering the lifestyle of professional actors . The interview confirmed many misconceptions that those outside of film commonly believe concerning those working on the television screens and within live movie productions as their standard working careers.
Owens Acknowledges Fan Support And Generous Offers That He Ultimately Decided to Decline
Geoffrey Owens noted he very much appreciated outpouring of fan support and kindness including a very generous offer of a role on The Haves and the Have Nots from Tyler Perry also the 25 thousand dollars given to him from Nicki Minaj that he later donated to The Actor’s Fund to honor Earle Hyman who was on The Cosby Show. Owens mentioned these specific encounters to show that they were very lovely offerings. He acknowledged and felt gratitude for those offering to aid him however he felt more comfortable donating money over working a specific position at the time that felt less than authentic. Owens shared these feelings during an in-depth interview for further clarification concerning fan actions. Geoffrey Owens has upcoming roles for audiences to anticipate in his recent project in the upcoming film by Stephen Chbosky titled Nonnas alongside an amazing ensemble cast that features Vince Vaughn, Susan Sarandon, Lorraine Bracco, plus Talia Shire. This will allow more options for employment while continuing forward with an active film presence on various movie productions for many years.
Owens Decision to Re-Apply to Trader Joe's is an Attempt to Regain Financial stability and Security Despite Scrutiny
After Geoffrey Owens faced difficult periods he chose to return to Trader Joe’s to pursue financial stability as well as feeling comfort in familiar surroundings following initial job-shaming incident in 2018. The reapplication shows Owens’ genuine need to seek new sources of revenue while still also being fully active in his main area of expertise in the acting field and entertainment scene as an active and working actor. Geoffrey Owens’ return to Trader Joe's illustrates both a desire for monetary support alongside his need to ensure comfort and stability regardless of public perception.