Celebrities Who Were Secretly Incredible Athletes

Emma played on the field hockey team during her time at Brown University. As if being in college, being a movie star, and being a dual-citizen isn't enough on your plate! Playing on the field was probably a fun release of stress.

Forest Whitaker: Football

Forest Whitaker didn't just play an athlete in Fast Times at Ridgemont High. He was a true athlete in high school! Even though his role on Empire doesn't require any athletic prowess, his experience in college did play a huge role in his acting career.

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  • Jamie Lee Curtis is Jake Gyllenhaal's godmother, and Jake is Heath Ledger's daughter's godfather.
  • Angelina Jolie performed her own stunts whilst filming Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.
  • Before becoming a movie star, Harrison Ford was a master carpenter – a craft he still does as a hobby.
  • Kanye West used to work at the Gap.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.