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Jason Statham failed at very different career before Hollywood stardom

Modelling for French Connection, Tommy Hilfiger and Levi's helped open the door to acting after his Olympic diving hopes fell short.

Summary by Liverpool Echo
The British-born actor competed professionally at the Commonwealth Games before his transition to Hollywood stardom, but was less successful

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Derby's Jason Statham's heartbreak over first dream career he left behind

The Derbyshire-born Hollywood star has come a long journey from his humble beginnings

·Derby, United Kingdom
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Jason Statham's very different first dream career he was forced to abandon

Jason Statham is the go-to action star with a stellar career under his belt, but he once had very different ambitions

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Jason Statham failed at very different career before Hollywood stardom

The British-born actor competed professionally at the Commonwealth Games before his transition to Hollywood stardom, but was less successful

·Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Jason Statham's very different first career he's still 'sore' about

Jason Statham is the go-to action star with a stellar career under his belt, but he once had very different ambitions

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Liverpool Echo broke the news in Liverpool, United Kingdom on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
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