* Waitress: She worked as a waitress in various restaurants, including one in Atlanta where she met her future husband Lyle Lovett.
* Cocktail waitress: She also worked as a cocktail waitress in a bar called "The Pantry."
* Sales Associate: She briefly worked as a sales associate at a clothing store in Atlanta.
While working these jobs, she was also taking acting classes and attending auditions. These early experiences shaped her work ethic and honed her skills, which ultimately led to her breakthrough role in "Pretty Woman" in 1990.