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Viral ‘Cosby Show’ actor who was forced to work at Trader Joe's still struggling

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In August 2018 , a shopper recognized the actor working at Trader Joe ’s in New Jersey and shared her photos with the Daily Mail .

The photos led to Owens being job shamed when the news was picked up by various outlets with headlines that read, Cosby Show actor Geoffrey Owens spotted bagging groceries at NJ Trader Joe 's and noted that he was making “ around $11 an hour”.

Owens said he was forced to quit his job at Trader Joe ’s after his story made headlines.

The actor said he is still living paycheque-to-paycheque in the industry.

Owens said people have a false impression of what the average middle-class actor makes and their ability to make a living.

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