Jennifer Aniston on set, Buzzfeed (Fair Use)
Celebrity PA umbrella holders. Yes, that's a job!
Assistants that work for celebrities have all kinds of duties: fueling up the jet, fighting off photographers, and holding umbrellas. Yes, that's a job. Here are 14 celebrities that have "umbrella holders" (seeing is believing). Please note that this is the equivalent of "starting in the mailroom."
While this kind of duty seems utterly ridiculous, it's an entry-level position that's actually necessary. No assistant is going to get a high level of responsibility right out of the gate. Entry-level positions like this teach assistants "the ropes" and makes them aware of the larger operation of working with managers, agents, lawyers, etc. When they get the "nervous energy" out of their systems, then the PAs are ready for higher level duties.
While this kind of duty seems utterly ridiculous, it's an entry-level position that's actually necessary. No assistant is going to get a high level of responsibility right out of the gate. Entry-level positions like this teach assistants "the ropes" and makes them aware of the larger operation of working with managers, agents, lawyers, etc. When they get the "nervous energy" out of their systems, then the PAs are ready for higher level duties.
Beyoncé's assistant umbrella holder
Beyoncé on the streets of New York City with her assistant.
Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie's assistant umbrella holder
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie assisted at an awards show.
Chance Crawford's assistant umbrella holder
Chance Crawford on the set of Gossip Girl.
Sean Comb's assistant umbrella holder
Diddy's former umbrella holder became famous in his own right. Watch the video.
Jenna Fischer's assistant umbrella holder
Jenna Fischer (The Office) graces the red carpet with her assistant.
Jessica Szohr's assistant umbrella holder
Jessica Szohr (My Wife and Kids) is getting the star treatment from her assistant.
Katie Holmes' assistant umbrella holder
Katie Holmes' assistant holds an umbrella for the star and her daughter (Siri Cruise).
Mariah Carey's assistant umbrella holder
Mariah Carey makes a personal appearance with her assistants.
Mark Walberg's assistant umbrella holder
Mark Wahlberg has two assistants: One for the umbrella and another to carry the water.
Nicole Kidman's assistant umbrella holder
Nicole Kidman and her assistants out for a walk.
Victoria Beckham's assistant umbrella holder
Victoria Beckham with her assistants in London.
Whitney Port's assistant umbrella holder
Whitney Port (The Hills) exits an office with her assistant.
Winona Ryder's assistant umbrella holder
Winona Ryder on location with her assistant.
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