Elizabeth Banks Reveals She Was a 'Chambermaid at a Bed & Breakfast, Tasked with Pulling Condoms from Toilets
3 minute readPublished: Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 4:41 am
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Elizabeth Banks' Humble Beginnings: From Chambermaid to Hollywood Star
Before gracing the silver screen, actress Elizabeth Banks, now 51, held a variety of jobs, including a decade-long stint as a waitress and, surprisingly, a chambermaid at a bed and breakfast. During a recent appearance on *The Kelly Clarkson Show*, Banks shared a candid glimpse into her pre-Hollywood life, revealing the less-than-glamorous realities of her early employment.
Banks recounted her experience cleaning toilets as a teenager, a job that involved, as she put it, "digging out" condoms and tampons. This experience, she joked, has given her a unique perspective on life and a certain resilience. "I can go anywhere," she quipped, highlighting how her early work experiences have prepared her for anything.
The interview also touched on Banks' family life. She shares two children, Felix (14) and Magnus (12), with her husband Max Handelman. When asked about her children potentially entering the acting world, Banks expressed her openness, stating she'd be "thrilled" to work with them if they were interested.
The conversation with Kelly Clarkson served as a promotional platform for Banks' new Prime Video series, *The Better Sister*, which premiered on May 29th. The series stars Banks and Jessica Biel as estranged sisters brought together by a murder investigation. The plot thickens as the victim's teenage son, raised by one sister but actually the other's, becomes the prime suspect.
This revelation offers a relatable look at the actress's journey, reminding us that even Hollywood stars have humble beginnings.
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